Sermons on Complete Dependence:

Assurance Of What God Has Done And He Will Complete

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004

God started a good work in us and He will complete it until Jesus Comes.

ASSURANCE OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE AND He WILL COMPLETE Phil. 1:6 I.BEING CONFIDENT OF THIS. This is strong language. It means to be fully and firmly persuaded or convinced. to persuade. The strong assurance of an objective mind. LK 16:31 “The rich man also died and was buried. In hell, where he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Beginning Of… Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.

Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Self-Identification

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 12, 2023

Self-identity is defined as the perception or recognition of one's characteristics as a particular individual, especially in relation to social context.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Exodus 3:14-15 confirms: “God said to Moses, “I am who I am.” And he said, “Say this to the people of Israel: ‘I am has sent me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:8-9, Romans 12:2

To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018

Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Bible Church

First Responders Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2012

When we present our first fruits to God we confess our dependence on him and trust in him.

1. Tornado Story A husband and wife from California were driving through Texas. They saw a tornado coming and they were scared. They pulled the car off to the side of the road and got out a crouched down beside it. The twister was moving directly toward them but at the last second veered off across ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon; From Despondency To Defiance

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 7, 2013

Gideon is a good example of despondency. He was so terrorized by the Midianites that he threshed wheat in a winepress—the worst place for that task.

Gideon; From Despondency to Defiance Judges 6:1-7:23 Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A phrase in verse 34 especially describes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Dig Your Own Well. Codependence

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021

Often it is easier to allow someone else to carry the responsibility than to pick up the shovel and dig your own well. Ziklag teaches David quit crying and go for the victory.

#2 DIG YOUR OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15, Philippians 4:5, Acts 8:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Giver Of Life

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

Jesus came into this world for one purpose only and that was to pay mankinds sin debt.

John 12:23- 28 Jesus Christ The Only Begotten Son of God, was born of a virgin and came into this world for one purpose only, and that was to pay mans sin debt as He died there on the cruel cross of Calvary. Listen as I read today’s text found in John 12: 23-28 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Exaudi

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014

A study to encourage the People of God to depend on Him when facing battles.

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” [1] Exaudi – hear us Lord. The world rests upon Your commandments, O God. It is Your faithfulness to the world which provides stability for the commands You have given, O Lord. It is Your wrath which hides Your commandments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 17, 2023

Learning to totally depend on the Lord is the second key to spiritual buoyancy.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Introduction Last week we began our journey into discovering the secrets of the apostle Paul's resilient spiritual life. We are calling them keys to spiritual buoyancy. Buoyancy is "the ability or tendency to float in water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Better Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 19, 2018

If you truly want to become a better person, don’t depend on the law; depend on Christ, your powerful and perfect High Priest.

In his recent book Soul Keeping, John Ortberg talks about being with friends at an open-air street fair when they spotted a mechanical bull that tries to buck people off. They guy operating the bull said, “Watching it isn't nearly as fun as riding.” So John told the bull operator that he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:18-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Fog

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 10, 2004

Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities.

The FOG Proverbs 18:24, John 15:14-15 July 14, 2002 Friend Day AM Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities. Introduction: I love these friend days that we have. This is our second annual Friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: *other

The God We Worship Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013

“The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!”

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 19th, 2013 Psalm 18:1-3 Intro: read/inscription/precedes/Psalm because it gives us some insight/background/verses. • Inscription states/Psalm/originally/song/written/glorify/Lord • honor Him/delivering David from King Saul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The True Spirit Of Independence

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2013

We don't need American Exceptionalism as much as Jesus Exceptionalism, that liberates the whole human person.

Over the last few years I have heard a lot of people talking about “American Exceptionalism.” That is a theme of commentators like Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, but it is also something that many politicians on the left are drawn to–they want to make America exceptional by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Empowered By Faith Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012

True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist