Sermons on Willing:

Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Purpose Of Preaching The Cross?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 8, 2025

The Lord gives us what we need to do His Will. It is not of ourselves.

What is the Purpose of Preaching the Cross? Acts 3:12-26 It is not our words, it is not our strength, nor is it our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ. But it is the power of God through Christ that we are enabled to do what we do and how we do it. The sermon that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shadrach, Meshach And Abed-Nego - No Compromise Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 6, 2022

We should be willing to die for our convictions about God and His Word.

No Compromise Part 2 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego June 26, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should be willing to die for our convictions about God and His Word. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Introduction: David Hume, 18th century ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Wisdom comes through the Spirit of God to those willing to humble themselves to Him

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obedience to God's will, as it brings blessings, peace, and spiritual insight.

Good morning, church family! It's such a blessing to gather together in His name. Today, we're going to dive into the book of Leviticus, chapter 26 verse 6, a passage that reminds us of the blessings, necessity, and rewards of obedience. Let's read it together: "I will grant peace in the land, and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:6

Topics: Peace, Land

Counting The Cost (Part 2)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Views Embracing Lgbtqia+ Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 23, 2023

I think too few Christians are willing to embrace gays with open arms and hearts, as we should, but also, too many gays seethe and release their anger on anyone is not willing to endorse or affirm their dissenting lifestyles.

Christian Views Embracing LGBTQIA+ Allow me to start this brief essay off with the NIV Bible verse of Romans 2:1, You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22, Romans 1:24-28, Leviticus 18:22, Acts 13:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 25, 2020

In Psalm 40, the Psalmist tells us that he wants to do God's will. However, how do we know if we're doing God's will, or not?

The Psalmist proclaims, “Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.” However, this proclamation brings up the question of how to discern God's will. For instance, young people would like to know what kind of career God wants them to have. Another question may concern, for instance, whether one ...read more

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021

Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:2, Proverbs 16:1, Proverbs 16:16-17, Ruth 3:10-18, Ruth 4:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Character Trait: Devotion To Prayer Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2013

God has offered to us intense intimacy and amazing power through prayer. The key to our churches being kingdom minded and eternally effective is are we willing? Are you willing to invest in the most the chruch can do.

Intro: Remember that the church is not built strong and healthy by accident. It is also no accident that there are so many churches that are not strong or healthy in the 21 century. I believe there is one major reason that the church in the west is so weak and unstable. It is a lack of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Carry The Message

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jan 21, 2011

We all have the mandate from Jesus: Go and make disciples. Are willing to give Jesus the blank slate of our lives and allow Him to determine for us what it will take for us to carry out His will?

CARRY THE MESSAGE Matthew 28:19-20 January 16, 2011 Video: Jesus Is Do you really believe everyone needs Jesus? Do you really believe this book? Are we willing to order our lives around Jesus’ words to us? I know we have a certain way of doing things: traditions, programs, sacred cows, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter : Claiming Our Inheritance Bequeathed Through Jesus' Will

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2018

If Jesus bequeathed His position and His glory to us through His will, what does Resurrection do that inheritance? What do we need to do to claim that inheritance and enjoy the full benefits of His will?

Easter Message: Claiming the Inheritance that Christ bequeathed upon us Good morning and Happy Easter to all of us. Today we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. As all of know, this is the triumphal epilogue of the Good Friday Story. In my Good Friday message we saw that what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:12-16, John 14:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 1: Absolute Truth Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 25, 2019

Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking in accordance to its precepts!

God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being the truth that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: "delighting In God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2024

Psalm 40:8 captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence.

Transformed by Truth: "Delighting in God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Introduction: A Heart that Delights in God's Will Today we are going to dive deep into a verse that captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence. Psalm 40:8 (NLT) says: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:8, Jeremiah 17:9, Psalm 119:45, Luke 22:42, John 14:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God’s Will: Lessons From Saul’s Rejection - 1 Samuel 13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 10, 2025

Why did Saul lose his kingdom while David found favor despite greater sins? Uncover the secret of a heart after God’s own heart in this study of 1 Samuel 13.

1 Samuel 13:5-14 The Philistines assembled to fight Israel, with three thousand chariots, six thousand charioteers, and soldiers as numerous as the sand on the seashore. They went up and camped at Micmash, east of Beth Aven. 6 When the men of Israel saw that their situation was critical and that ...read more