Sermons on Depend On God:

A Sick Church, A Lame Man, And Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2020

The churches of this day confront broken humanity. Whether we attempt to touch those who are broken through our wealth or with the power of Christ depends upon how we see ourselves as servants of the Lord.

“Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks Through Circumstances Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

Sermon ten in a fourteen sermon series based on the popular Bible study by Henry Blackaby.

The Father loved the Son and showed Him everything He was doing. Jesus did not have to guess what to do. He did not have to dream up what He could do for the Father. He watched to see what the Father was doing around Him and Jesus put His life there. The Father could then accomplish His purposes ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-20, John 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Hinderances To Intimacy With God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD.

SEVEN HINDERANCES TO INTIMACY WITH GOD Brad Bailey - February 13, 1994 This morning we’re going to continue looking at the process of ENJOYING INTIMACY WITH GOD. We’ve looked at how Jesus taught us to find and structure those “special places” of prayer. I’ve had some wonderful times of solitude ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice Because Of God's Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 9, 2009

Nothing can prevent YAHWEH from accomplishing His purpose. In light of God’s promise concerning His people’s future, they are told to rejoice. They will know comfort & plenty. They will be protected, for God will execute His judgment upon the wicked.

ISAIAH 66: 10-17 REJOICE BECAUSE OF GOD’S PROMISES [2 Thess. 1:7-9] Nothing can prevent YAHWEH from accomplishing His purpose of repopulating Jerusalem with new life. In light of God’s promise concerning His people’s future, the faithful remnant in Zion is told to rejoice. They will know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Various Responses To The Generous God

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 4, 2009

God is extremely generous with His word and people respond in various ways.

How do you respond to the Bible? How do you respond to God’s Word? Our attitudes and expectations affect how we hear and receive God’s Word. They also affect how we use God’s Word for our life. For many years, I saw God’s Word as something that had to be laboured through. As something that only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Break Me O God Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 17, 2021

In the following sermon we are going to look at the second of Groeschel’s dangerous prayers, “Break Me” that is based on Jesus’ breaking of the bread in 1 Corinthians 11:24.

Dangerous Prayers – Break me O Lord! 1 Corinthians 11:24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last sermon we focused on the first of three dangerous prayers taken from Psalms 139 entitled “Search Me.” From this prayer we learned that the cure for safe, lukewarm prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24, James 1:2-4, Mark 14:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Patient Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 1, 2016

This is the fourth sermon in this series about the fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a New PERSPECTIVE 2. Acquire a Sense of HUMOR 3. Deepen Your LOVE 4. Depend on the LORD

Fruit of The Spirit – Patience Becoming More Patient We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reverent Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2015

In challenging or changing times, the Psalmist reminds us the appropriate response of the people of faith is praise.

Malcolm Gladwell, in 2000, debuted his first book entitled The Tipping Point. In that book, Gladwell defines the tipping point as “that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

How God Rescues Sinners Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

It takes faith to believe that Jesus lives in me, but it takes an understanding of grace to stop trying to be good and do good.

INTRODUCTION Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for playing “the tramp.” The tramp was such a popular character that look-alike contests were held all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Everything At The Right Time

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

"There is a time to plant." This varies a great deal depending on where you are in the world, and what it is you are planting, but everything has an ideal time, and success depends on being wise enough to discover that time.

Arthur Gordon tells this true story of one of the leaders in a Christian school. He came from a very poor background, and was rather homely, yet he was married to one of the most beautiful and popular girls in Boston. He was asked how he managed to get her to say yes to him. He explained ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

No More Excuses Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2024

If we want to be all that God has called us to be as a church and as individual believers, we must stop making excuses and take that step of faith in obedience to God. Like Moses, trust in His power, plan, provision, precepts.

In his book, Something Else to Smile About, Zig Ziglar writes about his brother, the late Judge Ziglar, who loved to tell the story of a man who went next door to borrow his neighbor’s lawnmower. The neighbor explained that he could not let him use the mower because all the flights had been ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What If God Were One Of Us?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008

There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

-Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Blessed Part Vii - Responding To God's Discipline Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 19, 2013

Responding properly to God's discipline brings hope of God's blessing-- straining against it only brings more discipline!

How to Be Blessed Part Seven Our threefold definition of being blessed remains: 1) To be especially happy and content 2) To have inner peace within 3) To be confident and fulfilled This morning’s message begins in II Chronicles chapter 7. The background is the dedication of the temple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Will

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2003

God will do just what he says he will do. We can be assured that his promises will come to pass.

Notice: This sermon was compiled, in part, from a 5 part series of sermons by Rev. Dennis Marquardt. All 5 of his sermons may be read on this site. May God richly bless you as you read these sermons. All scriptures quoted in this sermon are copied and/or quoted from the Authorized King James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible