Sermons on Declaration Of Dependence:

Eternal Life Comes From Feeding On The Cross

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 25, 2008

Jesus made eternal life dependent upon what we eat!

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6. One time there was a rich young man that came to Jesus and asked “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, “what must I do to live forever?” And I hope you agree that this is the most important question we could ever ask, too. I had ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-71

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Words Never Fail

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015

To show the reliable reason why we depend on GOD's Words for everything.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you relying on GOD's Words? Yes, Because heaven and earth will pass away but GOD's Words will never pass away. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reliable reason why we depend on GOD's Words for everything. IV. TEXT: Joshua 21:45 (The Message) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assessing The Situation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

Building God's people requires both dependent praying and deliberate planning

Our mission as a church is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. And since that mission statement was developed based on a careful consideration of the Scriptures, it ought to be something that we all agree on. But when it comes to how to actually accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Self-Insufficiency Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 3, 2014

We are not sufficient for anything in and of ourselves. We are totally dependent upon God.

Fourth petition (preceded by Hallowed be, Thy Kingdom, Thy will…), and this is the first of three petitions which references us. All previous were God-focused, this one is focused on us. These petitions are profound in their simplicity; they reference every aspect of life. Daily Bread = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“a Committed Christian Appropriates The Spirit’s Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2014

A committed Christian depends on the power of the Holy Spirit to live the Christian life.

Most all of us know what it means for a person to be cited for DUI. DUI stands for “driving under the influence.” Paul speaks in our passage today about how the committed Christian will seek to operate under the influence. The influence of the Holy Spirit. (READ TEXT) Paul draws a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finish The Shot

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2013

In Nehemiah 6, we see examples of persistence and dependence on the Holy Spirit.

“Finish The Shot” Nehemiah 6:1-19 Intro: As most of you know, I coached football and wrestling for many years in the local school. One of the major challenges that I faced in coaching wrestling was the concept of what I call “finishing the shot”. The shot is the most basic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive To Enjoy Forgiveness Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Our vertical relationship with God depends on our horizonal relationship to others.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Man bitten by dog – realizes, going to die. Wrote a long list of people not in his will. “People I hate, before I die I will bite them.” 2. Proof of your relationship with God. “Inasmuch … ye have done … to least … done unto Me” (Matthew 25:40). 3. “Our Father” means Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40, Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing The Year Strong Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 27, 2025

An exhortation to depend on divine strength, maintain spiritual focus, and end the year victoriously and purposefully.

FINISHING THE YEAR STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 7:8 Key Verse: “Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.” (Ecclesiastes 7:8) Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14; Isaiah 40:31; 2 Timothy 4:7; ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith That Activates God’s Miracles Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith is the divine key that unlocks the supernatural. Throughout Scripture, we see that God responds to faith wherever it is found. The miracles of Jesus were often accompanied by one common element—faith.

THE FAITH THAT ACTIVATES GOD’S MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 9:29, James 2:17-18, Luke 17:6, John 11:40 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the divine key that unlocks the supernatural. Throughout Scripture, we see that God responds to faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Last Shall Be First Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 9, 2018

The world teaches that those who finish first are always declared the winner. Much emphasis is placed on our perceived position and status in life. Jesus challenged this teaching, declaring the Last shall be First.

The Last shall be First Matthew 20:16 Much of life is guided by perceived standards and expectations. We are quite familiar with these standards, being exposed to them as long as we can remember. In order to be accepted and successful, one is taught to believe they must abide by these long held ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith In A Natural World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith gives us access to God's supernatural resources in a natural world. While the world says, “Seeing is believing,” the believer says, “Believing is seeing.” Living by faith means building your life not on human facts, but on divine truth.

LIVING BY FAITH IN A NATURAL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world governed by what we see, hear, and touch — a world shaped by logic, science, and physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

God’s faithfulness is a cornerstone of our faith. It is through His faithfulness that we find stability in our journey through life. In the midst of challenges, God remains constant, always fulfilling His promises.

CELEBRATING GOD'S FAITHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 Supporting Texts: Psalm 89:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God’s faithfulness is a cornerstone of our faith. It is through His faithfulness that we find stability in our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Filled Life In A Troubled Filled World (Part2)

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Oct 18, 2009

Happiness depends on the right happening, but even when things go wrong, you can still have joy. The person whose happiness depends on ideal circumstances is going to be miserable much of the time.

Introduction: This is the 2nd part of our study on the book of Philippians. When you talk about joy, you have to go to the book of Philippians A little, short book in the New Testament – only four chapters long. But 16 times in four chapters, Paul says “Rejoice… Be joyful.” Sixteen times ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Always A Bright Side But, Where Do I Look?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 19, 2012

How did we get so depended on the internet? It was easy wasn't it? It seems more of a reality to depend on the things we see. What does the Bible say about that?

There is always a bright side but, where do I look? As I'm setting here waiting for Doctors to release Brenda from the hospital I was reading the Winston Salem Journal. There is a story on the front page about a few web sites in protest against government rules and regulations and one of the web ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Fasting Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 1, 2020

Fast when out of your despair, you feel totally dependent upon God.

One day, Kathy Cash’s husband, of Dallas, Texas, announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, their 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. “No!” she shouted. “You can't fast! You'll die!” Her dad carefully explained that many men and women ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-17, Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free