Sermons on Childlike Dependence:

Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

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Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Dependable God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

In a world where trust can often be broken and disappointments abound, the dependability of God stands as a beacon of hope. He is the one constant in our lives, providing security and assurance amidst chaos.

THE DEPENDABLE GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 62:1-2 "Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 26:4 2 Samuel 22:31 Psalm 9:10 Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2, Isaiah 26:4, 2 Samuel 22:31, Psalm 9:10, Proverbs 18:10, Matthew 7:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depending On God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 16, 2026

Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world.

“Don’t depend too much on anyone in this world.” At first glance, this statement may sound contrary to biblical teaching, especially in a faith that values community, fellowship, and love for one another. Yet Scripture repeatedly affirms a sobering truth. Human beings are finite, fallible, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:25

Childlike Or Childish Part One

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2003

Christ commanded us to be childlike, Paul rebuked beleivers for being childish what’s the difference?

Can you remember being a kid? Can you remember the thrill of each new morning and the wonder of each new day? Can you remember when a week seemed like an eternity, and it was a lifetime between Christmases? Can you remember nursery rhymes and fairy tales, and thinking that all stories had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living With Child-Like Purpose

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaining The Childlike Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2021

To grow old and still retain the joy and wonder of a child at Christmas, with God’s help, quit complaining about your own problems. Instead, celebrate what God has done in sending us His Son, and share it with as many people as you can.

A little girl came home from Sunday school waving a paper for her mother to see. “Look Mommy,” she exclaimed, “Teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she ever saw!” Her mother took one look and had to agree with the teacher. Hoping her daughter could explain her creation, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 27, 2014

This message focuses on how we change from our childlike faith as we grow older.

The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 4 What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Scriptures: Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:3-4 Introduction: Today is our Youth Sunday and while I normally do not deliver the message on the 4th Sunday, I told Rev. Anthony that I would today as he is still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declare Your Dependence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

As Christians we should not seek to find personal independence but rather we should live with a radical dependence on God

Declare Your Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 2004 Introduction Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

On Whom Are You Depending?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

We all depend on something or someone in life. The question is, who do you ultimately rely on? Yourself? Your family? Your Church? Your government? Your bank account? Your friends? Or do you rely on God?

Someone asked a Sunday School teacher, “What are sins of omission?” After some thought she said, “They’re the sins we should have committed but didn’t get around to.” A man asked his doctor if there was anything that could be done for his snoring. The doctor asked if it disturbed his wife. The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

297 – Declaration Of Dependence Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

July 4th Sermon on Prayer.

Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Dependence On God's Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 23, 2006

Our culture is obsessed with achievement. Perhaps we have it all wrong and become more dependent on God’s grace.

We’ve Got It All Wrong! Perhaps the most successful sitcom of all-time is the Beverly Hillbillies. The series aired on CBS from September 26, 1962 to May 23, 1971 and told the rags to riches story of a Bugtussle, Tennessee family striking oil in the Ozark Mountains. Soon after striking “black ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Integrity: Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 19, 2006

Do you give God the credit for the successes in your life? Find out what happens to a world ruler when he takes all the credit. The fourth in a series on integrity.

6-25-2006 Integrity - Dependence on God. Daniel 4:1- 37 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Over the course of the past three weeks, we have been looking at the character trait of integrity. We have looked at how integrity involves being true to your self no matter the pressure that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Independent Or Dependent On God?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 22, 2007

Uzziah was a descendant of King David. Judah made Uzziah King in place of his father when he was 16 years of age, and Uzziah was king for 52 years! God’s word also indicates that Uzziah did what was right in God’s eyes; he sought to please God!

Independent or Dependent on God! Text: II Chronicles 26: 1- 5, 15 1 Now all the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.3 Uzziah was sixteen years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everything Depends On God Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A message on the power of God in everything.

Everything Depends on God Colossians 1:16 Intro. In weeks past we have talked about how… Everything Begins With God Everything Is For God Everything Belongs To God. Colossians 1:12-17 Everything Depends on God By Him all things consist. soon-is-tah’-o – holds together By Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Colossians 1:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Depending On

Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002

Questions if we are depending on God or the arm of the flesh.

WHO DO YOU DEPEND ON? Psalms 115 Introduction: When troubles come in life, whom do you depend on? Who or what do you turn to first when a problem or difficulty arises? Our first response should be to turn to the Lord for help. To depend on God is to do four things that are found in Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal