Sermons on Willing Vessels:

In The Garden Of Surrender: Jesus' Despair And His Acceptance Of God's Will

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 11, 2024

In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the desire for a different path. Yet, in this same moment, we also see the ultimate example of surrender and faith as Jesus submits to His Father’s will.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on one of the most poignant and human moments in the life of our Savior: His time of despair in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Anglican

Loving God Is The Foundation Of The Christian Life And A Lifelong Journey Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a way that reflects our deep commitment and devotion to Him.

Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life and a lifelong journey Loving God is the foundation of the Christian life, and it goes far beyond a fleeting emotion or a passing affection. To love God means to treasure Him above all things, to align our hearts with His will, and to live in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, John 14:15, 1 John 5:3, Romans 12:1, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 63:1, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

10000 Bricks: The Burden Of The Builder Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2025

A holy burden does not mean you have all the answers. Nehemiah didn’t. It simply means you are willing to say, “Lord, here I am. Break my heart for what breaks Yours—and then show me what obedience looks like.”

10000 BRICKS: The Burden of the Builder Nehemiah 1:1–11 #10000Bricks INTRODUCTION (p) When Kelly and I were first married (I was in my early 20s) many moons ago, I got it in my head that I wanted a bookshelf for some of my books. I did not need to go out and buy one… but I could build one with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Answers In The Wrong Places

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Oct 24, 2021

We must know beyond any doubt that our God does speak to us. The LORD God comes near to us, and with living words He tells us his will. God speaks to us, and directs us in what we’ve got to do.

Some years ago I saw a sign out front of a church. The sign read: “There are Some Questions that Can’t Be Answered By Google.” It’s a good point. Because where do you turn for answers to your questions? Many turn almost automatically to Google. If we want information, or directions, or inspiration, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blind Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 23, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus (Yahshuah), My brothers and sisters, I tell you I feel like I can reach out and touch someone, tonight. The Spirit is willing and able. It was not too long ago I found myself in a blind Bartimaeus experience,

Blind Bartimaeus by Dr. Gale Ragan-Reid (July 23, 2019) “And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. And when he heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Friends

Fake News Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 23, 2018

We must train our subconscious mind, the part of us that makes most of our decisions, with truth and good and beauty. Then we will be able to discern God’s good and perfect and holy will, and flee when the Beast rears a head that looks good, but is truly corrupt.

Revelation 13 Translation: v. 11 and I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and it had two horns like a lamb, and speaking like the dragon, v. 12 and it had all the authority of the first beast it does in its presence, and causes all the inhabitants of the earth to worship the first beast, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-5

Denomination: *other

Understanding God's Guidance: Making The Right Choices SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Making important decisions can be challenging for everyone. As Christians, how do we know we're making the right choice? This sermon will help you understand how to distinguish between the many voices that speak to us and how to make decisions that align with God's will.

Many Christians desire to know God's will for their lives and make the right decisions. In a world filled with various voices, it can be challenging to discern the right path. However, as believers, we have been given the Holy Spirit to guide us. This book aims to help you distinguish between these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:10

Topics: Christian Decision Making, Discerning God's Voice

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 12, 2001

As we grow in Christ, there exists within us a "faith" that grows. It is beyond just believing. It is a way of life. Sometimes it seems we grow weary, we can become faithless, and it is in these moments that we must know the Lord loves us, and is preparing us to do His will.

KEEPING THE FAITH? SCRIPTURE TEXT: LUKE 22:28-30 3/10/2001 ELDER P. J. LENNEY HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMEONE SAY THAT BEFORE, OR HAD SOMEONE ASK YOU THAT? I BELIEVE ITS SOMETHING SOMEONE SAYS WHEN THEY ARE RESPONDING TO “HOW YA DOING”. ONE MIGHT REPLY, I’M ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-30, Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Apostolic

"Putting Out A Fleece" (Gideon) Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 21, 2002

Gideon’s asking for a sign has nothing to do with determining God’s will—God already clearly told Gideon what to do. Gideon’s fleece shows his doubt and fear and lack of trust. Gideon didn’t know his own strength.

“Putting out a Fleece” (Gideon) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Actions have consequences.” This could be the motto of our times, and it certainly would apply to the period of the Judges. In both cases we see people living lawlessly, doing whatever ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Congregational

Knee Bowed And Body Bent Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

Since body language communicates our real feelings, we must pay attention to how we present our bodies to God -- in the words of James Weldon Johnson, "knee-bowed", ready to submit our wills to His; and "body-bent", ready to work for things that matter.

You may not speak a great many foreign languages, but there is one language other than English at which most of us are proficient. That is body language. Whether our mouths can pronounce strange sounds or whether our eyes can make any sense out of different alphabets, we can see body language. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Reassurance During Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 24, 2002

We will see God reassure Moses during our walk through the end of Chapter 5 and throughout most of Chapter 6 of Exodus. God also will call Moses as HE calls you and I to reassure those around us and to call them to God’s will.

God’s Reassurance During Troubled Times God reassures us we are in HIS will God calls us to reassure those around us DBF Sunday Sermon, 8/25/02 You know it is good to be back. We went upriver for 5 days to get much needed meat for living in Bristol Bay. It was a glorious time of fellowship with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Guidance

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

How do I know I’m hearing God and doing His will? What does He want me to do? These are often asked questions and this sermon gives practical principles that can be applied to answer such concerns and identify God’s guidance in our lives.

Getting Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 7-28-02 Intro: Have you ever been traveling through a metropolitan area—the traffic is heavy, there is road construction-always road construction, you are unfamiliar with the area. And suddenly there in front of you is a is a “Y” in the road with a sign right ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:8-10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, in His own goo

BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD--PSALM 46 Introduction: 1. This Psalm was written after Hezekiah had prayed and God sent one angel to destroy 185,000 Assyrians. 2. This Psalm teaches us that whenever Disaster strikes and it seems that all hope is lost, that God can handle, in His will, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak about our finances. Many of us are willing to speak about just about anything in the world, but NOT the money in our lives. But what does Jesus have to say about managing what God ha

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 5, 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About Stewardship Text: Luke 12:13-34 Introduction: There is possibly nothing more sensitive to each one of us than to speak ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Destined For Captivity But Freedom Awaits

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 2, 2005

Are you free from captivity? All of us have moments when we become captive to the world and to our own sinful will. Thanks to God that He offers not only words of comfort but personal direction so that our foundation will remain on the Word of God once we

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Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran