A spirit-filled Christian desires to submit and serve rather than to assert and rule, reflecting the biblical injunction of submission and the humility of Christ, who took upon himself the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men. [... more]

Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a message on the importance of a healthy prayer life, emphasizing the need for adoration, reflection, confession, petition, and submission to God. He uses the example of Ezra's prayer in Nehemiah 9 to illustrate this pattern, highlighting the benefits of confessing sin and making specific petitions to God. He also encourages listeners to broaden their prayer life beyond simple 'popcorn prayers' and to seek a deeper relationship with God through faithful prayer. [... more]

Men and women are different, yet equal, and understanding these differences is key to a happy marriage. Husbands must yield, give honor, and cooperate with their wives, while also being aware of the importance of forgiveness and fulfilling their husbandly duties. [... more]

A pastor reflects on the importance of submission, supplication, and success in following God's will, using the story of Abraham's servant in Genesis 24 as an example, and encourages listeners to cultivate a prayer life and worship God in all circumstances. [... more]

Submission to God's word is the proper response, not just affirming or agreeing with it. People often resist being obedient and submissive to the Word of God due to a sense of confidence that comes from humanism, which can lead to a lack of reverence and awe for God's presence. A healthy view of submission involves recognizing the source of blessings and being grateful to God for everything, including salvation, life, and circumstances. The Bible teaches that responding to God's word means making changes in one's life, and it's essential to discern the difference between God's will and one's own desires. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl shares four truths every sincere follower of Christ needs to hear, truths not learned in a classroom but in the crucible of real life, about surrendering one's will to God's and fulfilling a purpose, drinking the cup of pain and hardship, and finding victory in the midst of suffering. [... more]

A husband's love is compared to a fortress with four sides: submission, consideration, cooperation, and sacrifice. Submission is mutual, and husbands should understand and respect their wives, treating them with honor and kindness. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl shares a message titled The Cup That He Drank, emphasizing the difference between believing in Jesus and actually following him. He highlights the importance of surrendering to God's will, taking up one's cross daily, and denying oneself to live a life of obedience and commitment to Christ. [... more]

Becoming a disciple is a painful journey of self-denial, taking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus Christ. It's a process of giving up one's own will for God's will, marked by crushing experiences, but ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Christ. The cross represents a deliberate decision to abandon one's own desires and live with the pain that entails. [... more]

A Christian wife's submission to her husband is not about replacing God as her supreme authority, but about responding to him with a spirit of submission, even when he resists God's will. Her actions speak louder than her words, and her attitude is her prettiest feature. She should look to biblical role models like Sarah, who obeyed her husband as Lord, and adorn herself with gentleness, quietness, and goodness, not just external beauty. [... more]

Nehemiah chapter 10-12 reveals the importance of covenant fidelity, personal purity, and worship in the lives of God's people. The Israelites make a formal commitment to God, recommitting to His laws and commandments, and prioritizing the support of the house of God. They also submit to the providential will of God, recognizing that He ordains the placement of His people in various locations. The passage emphasizes the significance of each person's role in God's plan, and the importance of being anchored in the covenant-keeping God, who is faithful even when His people are not. [... more]

In ancient times, a Christian wife married to an unbelieving husband faced significant challenges. Peter's words in 1 Peter chapter 3 offer guidance on how to navigate this complex relationship, emphasizing the importance of submission, continuation, and a tender-hearted attitude. [... more]

When facing impossible situations, God will either give you what you ask for or provide angelic strength to deal with what he wants. Dr. Tony Evans explains that worship, including praise, sacrifice, and prayer, is key to activating angels and receiving their assistance. He also emphasizes the importance of submission to authority, as angels only operate under legitimate authority. By recognizing Jesus Christ's authority and coming under it, individuals can experience angelic assistance and power in prayer, access to God, and a deeper understanding of the spiritual world. [... more]

God will either give you what you ask for or give you angelic strength to deal with what he wants. To activate angels, worship, sacrifice, pray, submit to authority, and be a witness to Jesus Christ. When you worship, you join the angels in doing what they do best, and God activates them on your behalf. Submission means coming underneath the appropriate authority, and angels only operate under authority. Prayer is a way to activate angels, and Jesus understood this when he prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. When you're facing something impossible, submit to a greater strength, and God will let you see the angels coming up and down your commitment to Jesus Christ, addressing your needs on earth from the solutions in heaven. [... more]

The Bible emphasizes the importance of submission in marriage, with wives submitting to their husbands and husbands loving their wives with a sacrificial love. Children are also commanded to obey their parents, as this pleases the Lord. The Christian home is a place where relationships are built, and God's plan for the family is centered around love, respect, and obedience. [... more]

Christian women are encouraged to cultivate inner beauty and virtue, such as submission, faithfulness, and modesty, to win their unsaved husbands to Christ. Husbands are also called to submit to their wives and live with them in an understanding, chivalrous, and companionable way, treating them as fellow heirs of the grace of life. [... more]

A Christian wife's role in a mixed marriage is to be submissive to her unsaved husband, not to leave or rebel, but to win him to Christ through her behavior and gentle, gracious submission. This is a key principle in restoring marriage and living a God-honoring life in a hostile world. [... more]

Being filled with the Holy Spirit is an ongoing process that requires desire, denouncing sin, and dedicating oneself fully to Christ. It means yielding to the Spirit's control, trusting in the Lord God every moment, and depending on Him daily. The evidence of being spirit-filled includes speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, singing and making melody in the heart to the Lord, giving thanks always, and submitting to one another in the fear of God. [... more]

Husbands are called to model Christ's love for their wives by sacrificially loving them, discipling them, and sanctifying them through the word. This means dying to self, being gentle and kind, and providing spiritual nourishment and care for their wives. By doing so, husbands can create a home that reflects the love of Christ for his church and glorifies God. [... more]

Submission in marriage is a key aspect of Christianity, where wives are encouraged to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord, while husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church. This submission is rooted in humility and respect, and is not about being subservient, but rather about living in harmony and oneness with one's partner. A gentle and quiet spirit, as described in 1 Peter 3, is a key characteristic of a submissive wife, and is reflected in her devotion to God and her character. [... more]