Sermons on True Surrender:

Just What Is True Stewardship? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 2, 2013

When you hear the preacher say that he is going to preach on 'stewardship' what do you think about? Money? That is what most people jump to, but stewardship... TRUE Stewardship is SO much more than mere money... Stewardship is giving our all to God for Hi

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 1, 2013 Date Preached: June 2, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series on Stewardship Sermon Title: Just what IS True Biblical Stewardship? Sermon Text: Colossians 1:9-14 [HCSB] Introduction: What is true biblical stewardship? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is A Verb

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 10, 2013

We worship God in the way we live. Worship is a matter of obedience and service: if we love God with all of our hearts and treat others as if they were Christ, we are worshiping God faithfully. Church ritual will never replace real worship. We must repent

Everyday Christianity with Pastor Kenn Shedenhelm Biblical and theological thoughts on life and events in life. Some will come packaged as sermons- some simply as reflections. Classic Like most of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah was concerned with matters of mercy and justice, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Disciples Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 21, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples. Part Two

True Disciples Part 2 Read Luke 6:46-49 Illustration: When I was in the Army many years ago I was a military policeman at for Ft. Irwin, California. While on duty one day we got word that a submachine gun popularly known as a "grease gun" had been reported stolen. This is an extremely serious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship - Warts And All

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015

Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood

Scripture: Mark 10: 32 - 45; Psalms 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Isaiah 53:4-12 Title: "WARTS AND ALL" Theme: Self-surrender/sacrifice/servanthood Proposition: Through a series of trials and errors Jesus is able to teach His disciples the true walk of a disciple - that of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon # 34 - A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 12, 2023

There are many who follow Jesus, but only a few who genuinely seek to live as His disciples. Let’s understand who a true disciple is, and what Jesus expects of those who are His disciples.

We read in Matthew 4:25, “Large crowds followed him. They came from Galilee, the Ten Cities, Jerusalem, Judea, and from across the Jordan River.” (GW) Great multitudes of people followed after Jesus while He was here on earth, and there were several reasons why they did so. As we study the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24-25, Matthew 9:33, Matthew 9:8, John 6:26, John 6:15, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 7:22-23, Matthew 7:26, John 8:31, Luke 5:11, Philippians 3:5, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 9:59-60  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 27, 2010

Our greatest dreams will come true when we get close to God and give our hearts completely to Him. How to get prayers answered and how not to.

When Dreams Come True James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

People believe that if you have just a tiny amount of faith (like a mustard seed) that you can do great things for God. Is this true? The answer to mustard seed faith is explained in this message.

True Mustard Seed Faith Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 Good morning, Strangers Rest! This morning, the title of my message today is “True Mustard Seed Faith.” But before I talk about mustard seed faith, I want to remind you of what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Become A True Worshipper

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 3, 2023

Worship is an instinct within every human being because it is God-created and has been divinely implanted within us. He has provided an outlet for our need to worship.

"The hour cometh," Jesus said, "when the true worshippers SHALL worship." All other things of importance will be set aside for worship. Mere rituals will give way to meaningful worship. This promise follows the earlier pledge that "... the water that I shall give him shall ...read more

Scripture: John 4:14, John 16:13-14, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The True Church: Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2024

Our Lord prayed that His followers would be sanctified, made holy. The Father heard His request and has granted Jesus was He asked.

“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The True Church: Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 17, 2024

Christians are to be immersed in the truth as they are sanctified in this life. We are immersed in truth as we immerse ourselves in the Word of God and as we invest ourselves in the congregation wherein the Spirit of Christ has placed us.

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” [1] Truth is in short supply in our world. Tragically, truth has been largely sacrificed for what has come to be known as “truthiness” in our world today. Perhaps that has always been the case, but it is certainly apparent that this is the case ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of The True Church: Unity Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 1, 2024

The unity of the Faith transcends denominations, embracing all who are twice born through faith in Christ the Lord.

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Treasures From Mothers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

What have your moms or grandmothers taught you? Many of you here are going to be future moms and grandmothers. What are you going to teach your children and grand kids?

Illustration: So, why did God make Mothers? Well, here is how some 2nd graders answered the following questions: 1.Q: Why did God make mothers? The top answers: ''Mostly to clean the house'' and ''to help us out of there when we were getting born.'' 2. Q: Why did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Songs-Song Of Solomon

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 14, 2015

TRUE LOVE CANNOT BE PURCHASED OR DESTROYED.

SONG OF SONGS SONG OF SOLOMON OBSERVATION: THE PHRASE SONG OF SONGS INDICATES THE GREATEST OF SONGS. SOME SCHOLARS CREDIT SOLOMON FOR THE WRITING AND SOME DO NOT. THE GENERAL THEME IS A LOVE AND ADORATION BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE. IT EXPRESSES LOVE AND ADORATION TOWARD THE FEMALE. MOST OF ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:7

Denomination: Baptist

Game Of Thrones - Pt. 1 - Pulling The Chair! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 1, 2016

We talk, sing, and pray using the language of the Kingdom . . . words like Lord, King, and sovereign. However, citizenship in a democracy keeps us from understanding the throne.

Game of Thrones 
Pt. 1 - Pulling the Chair Introduction
It has taken from August of last year to get here. We have been actively trying to destroy and uproot 5 principalities that I identified as our primary targets. I have shown you how these powers work hand in hand to layer their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Crosses In The New Testament PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrender in following Christ, leading to true life and salvation.

Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together with hearts open wide, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has lovingly prepared for us. Today, we will be embracing an enlightening discussion that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Topics: Dying, Living