Growth in God’s kingdom rarely happens loudly. It happens quietly, through daily decisions to trust Him with control. In a culture that celebrates independence and self-promotion, Scripture points us to a different path: submission as a hidden discipline that God uses to build our lives. In this message, Build Through Submission, we walk through what biblical submission really is and what it produces in us. Submission isn’t weakness. It isn’t losing yourself. It’s choosing to trust God’s order, authority, and timing, believing that He knows how to build something better than we ever could on our own. This sermon is part of our series The Hidden Work: Disciplines Done in Secret, where we focus on practices that don’t always get applause but always bring fruit. From submitting to God Himself, to authority, leadership, and everyday structures, Scripture shows us that submission shapes our character and reflects the heart of Jesus. When we submit, we aren’t giving up control to people. We are placing our lives under the mighty hand of God, trusting that He will lift us up at the proper time. Scripture References 1 Peter 5:6 1 Peter 2:13–15 Colossians 3:22–24 Hebrews 13:17 Philippians 2:1–11 Key Themes Submission is an act of trust, not loss God builds us through humility Submitting to authority honors God Our work becomes worship when done for the Lord Spiritual leadership is meant to protect and guide Submission reflects the life of Jesus Biblical submission shapes how we live, work, and relate to others. When we submit to God’s design, we reflect Christ more clearly. Jesus Himself chose humility, obedience, and surrender, and through that submission, God brought exaltation and redemption to the world. Submission doesn’t make you smaller. It positions you correctly. And when your life is positioned under God’s hand, He promises to build it with purpose and lift it in His time. 1 Peter 5:6 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.”