Sermons on Dependable:

Foxhole Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 13, 2015

We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble.

Foxhole Christians January 11, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025

True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 5, 2009

This message warns us not to depend on a list of rules, which only makes things worse, but to depend on the Lord, who alone can change us from the inside out as He lives His life through us.

Freedom’s Power (Galatians 2:11-21) Several years ago, the Chicago Tribune, ran an article about the religious history of the Chicago area. It began with a paragraph about Zion, a small town north of the city: “Rev. John Alexander Dowie left little to chance a century ago, when the charismatic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"the Majestic Holiness Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022

The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 19:14, Acts 2:37, Psalm 24:3-5, Isaiah 6:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Have A Healthy Crisis

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us.

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us. Intro.: 1. Illust. The Chinese do not have an alphabet as we know it. Rather than letters, words are represented by symbols. They have an interesting word-symbol for "crisis." It is a combination of the symbols for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Patience Pays Off

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

We are called to live our lives with a bold patience that depends on the power and faithfulness of God

Patience Pays Off James 5:7-11 June 2, 2002 Introduction I. The young man seeking patience A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and the man began to pray, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Art Of Giving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2002

Remaining in Christ (and being totally dependent on Him) is the key to becoming a fruitful disciple

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006

True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship And Citizenship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.

Rom 12:14-13:14 I know some of you are visitors to St Theos today, so let me just fill you in on what we’ve been looking at in our preaching for much of this year. We’ve spent most of the year working our way through the letter to the Romans. It’s a fairly complex letter so we’ve taken some time to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Unction

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 21, 2008

THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.

UNCTION 1 JOHN 2:15-25 INTRO: 1 JOHN 2:15-17 1: LOVE NOT THE WORLD A) NEITHER THE THINGS IN THE WORLD B) THE WORLD IS A CREATION OF THE ALMIGHTY C) TO BE ADORNED AND ENJOYED BY THOSE WHO INHABIT IT POINT: WE ARE NEVER TO LOVE THE CREATION MORE THAN THE CREATOR. THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IS ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-25

Denomination: Other

Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Answered prayer is dependent upon a right relationship with God. #3 in a 4 part series.

Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 1 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction: We Forgot to Bait the Hooks I have a friend who took his little six-year-old boy fishing with him one day. They put out the line and then went up to the cabin. After an hour, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Unsinkable Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus teaches us a lesson of dependence upon Him from the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

UNSINKABLE SAINTS Matthew 14:22-33 INTRO: There is a great lesson to be learned in this passage. Many have scoffed at this account, refusing to believe that God can walk on water. If man can fly through the air surely God can walk on the water! I have no problem believing the miracle (if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009

Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free