Sermons on Willful:

The Church's Vision Statement In Action PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

Jesus calls ordinary, willing people to surrender and follow Him, promising His presence as we share His love and grace in our everyday lives.

Friends, pull up a chair and breathe for a moment. The coffee might be cooling and the calendar might be crowded, but the King of heaven has a word for hearts like ours. He speaks to people who are still a little wobbly from the whirlwind of life, people who worship and sometimes wobble, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Topics: Kingdom, Growth

Who’s Standing In The Gap For You? Besides Jesus? Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 10, 2025

God was searching for someone to stand in the gap, to intercede, to hold back judgment, to cover the people in prayer. But He found none! Are you willing to stand in the gap?

Who’s Standing in the Gap for You? Besides Jesus? Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV) “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Introduction: Church, I came to ask you today: Who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 14, 2025

Life is not about us. God is just looking for ordinary people who are willing to surrender their lives to Him so that His name will be lifted up in the earth.

Today in our Dust to Life series in Genesis, we are coming to the close of Jacob’s journey back to his hometown, Hebron, the home of his father Isaac and grandfather Abraham. On the way there, Jacob meets the God of the house of Bethel where God, once again, reassures Jacob, now called Israel, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving, Living And Leading God's People PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The importance of loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock with humility, as we understand God's love for us and resist the devil's temptations.

Good morning, family! We're gonna dive head first into God's word today, focusing our hearts and minds on the beautiful truth found in 1 Peter 5:4-10 and Romans 5:8. As we explore these scriptures, we'll be talking about loving God's people, living in God's will, and leading God's flock - three L's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4-10, Romans 5:8

Topics: Will Of God, People Of God

Do Not Conform To This World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to encourage believers to renew their minds, resist conforming to worldly patterns, and be transformed by the Holy Spirit in order to live in accordance with God's will.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we’ll explore Romans 12:1-3, which speaks about renewing our minds, not conforming to this world, and being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Craig Groeschel said it well, "Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Topics: Renew, Mind

You Can't Fight With God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages us to wrestle with God's Word, surrender our wills, and trust in His steadfast love, as exemplified by Jacob's encounter with God in Genesis 32.

Greetings, beloved, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, and Redeemer. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our gracious God has called ...read more

Topics: Genesis, Jacob, Wrestling

What Do I Do With God’s Will Acts Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2016

Last week we looked at understanding God’s will… “God’ what do You want me to do right here right now that will honor You?”This week, once I understand God’s will, what do do with it? Adapted from a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley.

What do I do with God’s Will Acts 21: 14 & Romans 12:1-2 I pulled up this old Road Runner cartoon and watched as Wiley Coyote finally caught the road runner. He is standing there next to the giant sized road runner and holds up a sign that reads; “Okay, wise guys, you always wanted me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Obedience Brings Trials

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2013

Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. A life of success and no wo

When Obedience Brings Trials 1. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. 2. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. When we are successful, we are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Seed Begging Bread.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 29, 2006

Our contentment with our present state is pivotal to being rewarded by God. We are there by showing that we are willing to accept the state or destiny that God has designed for us.

His Seed Begging Bread. There are many verses in scripture that give the believer a sense of safety and security. These verses in Psalms is especially prominent in the life of a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Your Season

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 19, 2006

OUR SEASONS OF HEALING MAY TAKE YEARS TO COME, BUT JESUS IS NEVER LATE. WHEN GOD IS READY TO MOVE, WE MUST BE WILLING TO PICK UP AND GO.

IT’S YOUR SEASON JOHN 5:1-15 ECCL. , THE PREACHER, TELLS US THERE IS A SEASON FOR ALL THINGS. WE UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS MEANS, AS CHRISTIANS. WE HAVE LEARNED THROUGH THE YEARS EVERYDAY OF OUR LIVES ISN’T GOING TO BE PERFECT. THERE ARE THINGS THAT HAPPEN WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. GOD, WE HAVE ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 3, 2006

Is all that religious stuff necessary? The foolish found out, as you will, when the rapture takes place and when you find the door shut in your face.

THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH Matt 25:1-13 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Belongs To Jesus' Family?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 7, 2005

PENTECOST 3(B) - Who belongs to Jesus’ family does not include those who divide but does include those who do God’s will.

WHO BELONGS TO JESUS’ FAMILY? (Outline) MARK 3:20-35 - June 5, 2005 - PENTECOST 3 INTRO: Man has a deep-seated need of belonging. Our society has numerous groups and organizations that people can join so they can belong. Each of us knows the special joy of belonging to a family. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-34, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

From Follower To Disciple

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Aug 24, 2003

The disciples became followers of Jesus when John the Baptist pointed Him out, however they only became true disciples when they were willing to leave everything.

From a Follower to a Disciple In the early years of the first century the people of Israel were waiting for the Messiah to come. They were waiting for the person who the prophets had spoken of, to come and set the people free. A man then appeared in the wilderness. He started baptising people ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal