Sermons on Complete Dependence:

Big Shots? Really? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017

No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uses Weak People

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

All of us have handicaps. Whether emotionally, spiritually, financially, or physically --- but it does not mean that God cannot use us anymore. In fact, God is in the business of using the weak, and make us into people who can do great things.

Introduction: Kyle Maynard was born March 24, 1986 with a condition known as congenital amputation that has left him with arms that end at the elbows and legs that end near his knees. His story begins as an 11-year-old that wanted to wrestle and a coach that gave him an opportunity to try. After ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give Thanks

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 25, 2019

On Thanksgiving, just to who are we giving thanks to? Do we just give lip service to giving thanks?

All this week, we will hear a lot about giving thanks. We need to give thanks for all we have. But you will hear little about giving thanks to who. To whom do we give thanks? Our parents? Our forefathers? Our government? Our lucky stars? The fact is everything we have and all that we are, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Strength

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through Galilee…

Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 8 - What Is Man?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2018

A look at Psalm 8 asking what is man, that God even cares about us!

I’m not sure if you know this, but as of Tuesday at 5 PM, there were over 7.6 billion people on this planet! That’s a lot of people. And there’s over 326 million in the United States. So, when you feel crowded by people, yes, it’s happening. On a typical day, we gain about 228,000 people per ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Man?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 30, 2018

A continuing look at Psalm 8, answering the question What is Man that God even cares?

What is Man? Psalm 8 July 1, 2018 I’m not sure if you know this, but as of Tuesday at 5 PM, there were over 7.6 billion people on this planet! That’s a lot of people. And there’s over 326 million in the United States. So, when you feel crowded by people, yes, it’s happening. On a typical day, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Saying

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus’ hardest saying reveals revival’s secret: life begins when we feed daily on His presence instead of our pride.

The Shocking Sentence Every follower of Jesus eventually stumbles over a sentence He spoke. Some verses cradle you. Some feed you. And then there’s the one that stops you cold: > “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” It’s not embroidered ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69, John 21:9-13, John 19:34, Psalm 34:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I'm Thirsty Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007

The fifth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

We continue looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross and how they reveal the heart of the Savior. Importance of context > the story of God’s love for us and our need for Him So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives us the example of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Is At Work

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 10, 2009

There is a work going on inside each of us, which God has begun. Because God started this work, we can have confidence the end result will be clear. God desires to do great things for us all the days of our lives. He wants to see His plan fulfilled in eac

God Is at Work (Philippians 1:6, AMP) Be confident God has begun a good work in you and He will perform it. 1. (Hebrews 12:2, AMP, Psalm 123:1, 2, The Message) Look to Him for direction in every area of your life. a. Distractions cause us to lose focus. i. A distraction is an intrusion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Artist Of Salvation Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon provides an expository sermon based on Phil. 1.3-11.

God is the Artist of Salvation (The Perfection of the Saints) Text: Phil 1.3-11 Introduction: 1. Note the resemblance that children have to their parents. 2. Antique Road show – The dealers can identify the artist or craftsman from indicators in the artifact. 3. The author of Hebrews (and other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 20 - You Think You’re So Perfect! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus says "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). What is that supposed to mean? Like, that’s impossible, right?

Matthew 5 - Part 19 - YOU THINK YOU’RE SO PERFECT! Jesus says "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect" (Matthew 5:48). What is that supposed to mean? Like, that’s impossible, right? In fact there are a number of contradictions in this section of the Bible, until you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Like Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we are like CHRIST in this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:17 (New International Version) In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rooted In Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 29, 2011

All hope of man’s redemption is founded on Christ, in Whom alone are all complete fullness, perfections, and sufficiency. There is a completion or a filling up, in him, so as to leave nothing wanting.

Opening illustration: There was once a farmer who went to town to purchase seeds for his farm. As he was returning home one of the squash seeds he had purchased fell from his pocket onto the ground. It happened that within a few feet was another seed of a different type. The place where the two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And His Total Blessing Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

Introduction This is the final reference to Elisha's ministry of 50 to 60 years, after 10-15 years of his apprenticeship to Elijah. He could be about 80 years old at the time of this passage. It has been calculated that 42 miracles were recorded by these two prophets– Elijah performed 14 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:10-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Will Anything Really Change?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010

Revised from an earlier message for a church making a major turn in direction and leadership. Change is hard for us, for some of us fear change, some of us do not think change is real. But God is able and willing to complete what He begins among us.

Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, September 19, 2004 Will anything really change? I mean, really?! So often change is only apparent, and not real. So often we tinker with things, but we do not really change them. We lack the will to change things, really. We lack the imagination ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist