Sermons on Daily Dependence:

By My Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God’s work will depend on his power, not just on our ability or resources

We come today to what is the central theme of the book of Zechariah; to the question of the completion of the Temple and how this is to be accomplished. What we find here is a vision (vs1-4), a message from God (6-10a), and an explanation, to some extent at least, of the vision (10b-14). You ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Call To Commitment Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

The success of God’s work depends on the willingness of his people to play their part.

It’s appropriate to ask, on the day of our AGM, how committed are you to the work of God here at St Theodore’s? It’s a question that we all need to consider as we come to look at Haggai ch 1. If you’ve been here over the last month or so, you’ll know that we’ve been working our way through ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

When You Eat And Are Satisfied

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him.

Thesis: Praising God in prosperity reminds us of our constant dependence on him. Intro.: 1. Illust. Remember old TV show, "The Jeffersons"? About an upwardly mobile family in NYC. Dry-cleaning business. Had come a long way--"Finally got a piece of the pie." Episode where Geo. Jefferson opened a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-10

Thy Rod And Staff Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Depend on the Shepherd’s club to protect you and His staff to guide you.

A. INTRODUCTION: TWO POWERFUL HELPERS 1. This word is not our home, there is little comfort, but the Lord has, “a rod and staff to comfort you.” 2. Usually, people think “rod and staff” are the same thing. But each is a different instrument. 3. The word “rod” is more than a stick, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choice Of The Spouse/Engagement To Make A Success Of His Couple.

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

Importance to make the good choice because all the future life depends on it:

Choix du conjoint/Fiançailles/Réussir son couple. I Choisir son conjoint : a - Exemple d=Isaac : Gense 24 b - Importance de faire le bon choix car toute la vie future en dépend : - vie affective AIl marcha dans la voie des rois d’Israël, comme avait fait la maison d’Achab, car il avait ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Look For The New Year

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 1, 2007

Whether we see God in the New Year depends on where we are looking!

A New Look for the New Year Isa. 6:1-8 It’s the verge of New Year, and a time of reflection on where we’ve been as well as where we’re going. What are your hopes and dreams for the New Year? Whether they come true or not depends on the providence of God; whether you see God’s providence in you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Voice Of A Battered Woman

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2010

This sermon encourages battered women everywhere to depend on God in the worst possible situation.

Gen. 21:14-19 14 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. 15 And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Accounting System Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016

My standing with God is dependent on what I receive not what I achieve

I’m sure all of us are pretty familiar with how our finances operate in this culture. We go to work and we earn wages which we deposit in a bank account. The bank credits that amount of money to our account. But we also have bills to pay. And regardless of how we might choose to pay those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea Baptist Church

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Preventing Heart Loss Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2024

To prevent heart loss, declare Christ and demonstrate Christ as you depend on Him.

Mrs. Shank from Olathe, Kansas, talks about a hot summer day when she was sitting near an open window sewing and keeping an eye on her three grandsons playing outside. “Let's play cops and robbers,” said Mike. “I'll be a robber!” Terry and Melvin wanted the same role, so they needed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Psalm 116:3-10, John 15:5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking In Strength Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the strength we need to walk with Him on a daily basis

Walking in Strength Isaiah 40:28-31 July 23, 2000 Morning Service Introduction I. The fifth grade class A. Teacher asks a question 1. Does anyone here understand electricity? 2. One over anxious boy raises his hand – “I understand electricity?” B. The tragic twist 1. Teacher: “Jimmy, please ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Confession Of Gratitude

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 12, 2016

In Hebrew the word for gratitude and confession is the same. We are to confess our dependence on God by showing him gratitude.

Today we are going to study an episode that happened in the life of Jesus and discover some truths about gratitude. Let’s begin with Luke 17: 11 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria.” Jesus had set his sights on Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Red Letter Day

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 28, 2006

Encourages Christians to read God’s Word daily and apply it to their lives.

RED LETTER DAY PSALM 119:105 MAY 4, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” How often do I challenge you to be in God’s Word? It’s rare that I don’t mention being in the Word on a Sunday morning. Why do you think I mention it so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger In Growing Strong

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2018

Uzziah was blessed beyond measure ... until he grew strong. His life, and his actions when he grew strong, serve as a warning to the Christian to beware of depending on oneself rather than depending on the Lord.

“In Jerusalem [Uzziah] made machines, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and great stones. And his fame spread far, for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. “But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was unfaithful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:15-16

Denomination: Baptist