Sermons on dependability: showing 196-210 of 37,718

Because

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 9, 2022

Our lot in life depends upon who or what we depend upon to guide our living.

Because - Luke 6: 27 - 38 Intro: If you believe you are blessed, raise your hand. The scripture lesson for today is known as THE BEATITUDES. They are called that because of one word in Greek, µa?????? / makarios. This word has many translations: blessed / to be fully satisfied / supremely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Matter Of Power

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 1, 2002

Power from on High is always available to children of God but seldom is it summoned. Do you know where to find it and how to access it?

“A Matter of Power” About six years ago, something terrible happened to man named Sid Taylor and his wife Christy. It seems that one afternoon, Sid was underneath Christy’s car working on the steering linkage, when the jack that was holding the front end up suddenly ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Memory Is Better Than Ours

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

That means his forgetfulness is better also. We need to try to remember what God remembers, and forget what God forgets!

INTRODUCTION God’s perspective is so different from ours. But we should strive to have His perspective (Php 2:5) God’s memory is perfect – does this mean He cannot forget? No! God’s forgetfulness is also better than ours! He has perfect control of his memory. He can choose to forget! 16 This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007

1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 11:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

Who Are You Really Going To Trust? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 22, 2009

When you lean on God alone, you will learn God’s forgiveness, the ability to forgive others, and the confidence to guide others to the truth, especially about eternal life.

If you want to get to the other side, will you use this bridge (pic)?? Over 100 million people use this bridge every year! The Bible says that if you want to go to the other side where God is, you must cross the bridge (diagram) made by Christ! Does anyone know how many people die in the world ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing The Hard Realities Of Life!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Feb 20, 2011

Life's difficulties are often disguised opportunities.

Introduction: Long days of chill had passed when many parts of the world were filled with raucous cheering and strident reveling to celebrate, once again, the best yet conclusive events of the past year – Christmas and New Year. A plethora of jolly greetings filled the air – at homes, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Awkward Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2009

The Body of Christ functions best when individual believers have an attitude of "yes" toward God.

AWKWARD OBEDIENCE (Acts 9:10-19) 1. Life has its awkward or distasteful moments. A recent Time article read: 2. "Have economic times gotten so bad that some of the dead are going unburied? Several large counties across the country are experiencing unprecedented increases in the number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All In The Approach

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 2, 2009

In Mark 10 we learn from the Pharisees and from some kids on how we approach Jesus. Do we try to justify ourselves, or be justified by God?

Mark 10:2-13 So, usually I like to have my sermons done by Wednesday or so, and I worked very hard to get this one done on Wednesday. I wrote a sermon using the Gospel lesson that talked about marriage and divorce. And after I wrote it, I read through it before I went home and realized it was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

God Blesses Godly People

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

Emulate Ruth's godly characteristics. Outline: 1. We have to have a humble attitude. 2. We need to be hard workers. 3. we need to be wholly dependent on Him.

God Blesses Godly People – Ruth 2:1-23 May 5, 2013 If we become the people God wants us to be, then He will direct us in the path He wants us to take. Have you ever wondered if God made the perfect person for you? You may have heard the term, “a match made in heaven”. Let me show you a clip from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 14, 2021

God is faithful even if events don’t turn out as we may want it to or think they should. God will never deny His own character or His divine plan to grant our request or just to make us happy. 

The Faithfulness of God. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is amazing when God speaks. This week while trying to get a message together God put in my spirit this subject: The Faithfulness of God. So many times, we will struggle in ourselves with the delivering power of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Apostolic