Sermons on Dependance On God:

"The Sword Of The Lord" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 28, 2002

God frequently trims our resources to get us to depend entirely on Him. When we’re serving in God’s army we become part of the “overwhelming minority.”

“The Sword of the Lord" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Many of us are familiar with the management concept of downsizing—we’re told to “do more with less”. However, nations don’t usually downsize when preparing for war! They mobilize their reserves ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Congregational

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

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is a person, he is invisible, he is independent, he is immutable, and he is good.

Characteristics of God What are the characteristics of God? Millard Erickson said this about the characteristics or attributes of God, “When we speak of the attributes of God, we are referring to those qualities of God that constitute what he is, the very characteristics of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following God In The Midst Of Norhtern Kingdom Living

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 12, 2002

Elijah’s response in the midst of Northern KIngdom Living

Following God in the midst of Northern Kingdom Living 1 Kings 17-19 Illustration: My experience is that many people do not live out of their relationship with God. They have believed God for salvation from hell, but not salvation in this life. Ask is there anyone that does not understand what I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To God's Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2008

The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the promises of redemption to His people. The outcome will be the exaltation of the Lord & His saved people fully appropriating His righteousness. God will fulfill all His promises to His people &

ISAIAH 61: 4-11 PROMISES TO GOD’S FAITHFUL SERVANTS [Revelation 19:6-8] The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the good promises of redemption to His beleaguered people. His wondrous presence will draw the astute people of the nations to come to His glory. The glory of the Lord upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God Amidst The Confusion

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 1, 2008

This is a powerful message of Hope following the tragic, unexpected death of a 16 year old girl named Amanda. Her death sent the entire community into shock. There was almost 600 people present and many students. The message was very well received.

WHERE IS GOD AMIDST THE CONFUSION? • Rev. Dave Smith (M.Div.) The Bible tells us … apart from Jesus Christ … - the wisest man who ever lived on planet earth … was King Solomon Solomon wrote: KEY " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Steps To Submitting To God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 22, 2007

This is the third sermon in this series. This sermon looks at seven practical steps that a person can take to submit to God.

Submitting To God – Cleaning Up Every Christian is to pursue holiness. Every Christian is to pursue purity. Every Christian is to strive to stay away from sin. Holiness is not an option. God tells us: "Be holy, for I am holy." 1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) The path that the Christian travels is to be ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We’re Waiting For God

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Moses - God's Fellow Worker Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 11, 2012

Moses was a worker for God. Hebrews 11 shows how he gave up pleasures and the palaces of Egypt for the pain and pressure of leadership. He was looking for a reward. Can we do that in Christ?

Last week we started a study on what the Bible says about work. We noticed that the very first two chapters of the Bible introduces God as a worker. God worked six days creating everything, then God rested on the seventh day setting up a divine pattern for a work week for us. When God made man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wealth Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 9, 2013

It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous but only the love of money is condemned

Wealth is a gift from God It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. Many passages of Scripture seem to suggest that the accumulation of wealth is evil while being poor is virtuous. It would appear that the Bible condemns the accumulation of wealth. The Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Salvation Is God's Gift Of Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Salvation is a gift from God through His grace, not earned by our works, and we must humbly accept this gift to experience eternal life.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a truth found in the book of Ephesians. Before we read the passage, I'd like to share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "You stand before God as if you were Christ because Christ stood before God as if He were you." This statement reminds us of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Salvation, Humility

Finding Comfort In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores strengthening our spiritual connection with God, seeking reconciliation, and the importance of active participation in a Christian community.

Good morning, blessed family of God! It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of Christ, and to delve into the treasures of His Word. We are gathered here, not by accident, but by divine design, to encourage one another, to uplift each other, and to collectively draw closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Loneliness, Overcoming

Letting Go To Trust God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024

This sermon explores how God's grace empowers us in our weakness, leading us to embrace trials as opportunities to draw closer to Christ.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the living Word of God. There's a certain comfort and peace that comes from knowing we are united, not by blood or by birth, but by the shared love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. And it's in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Topics: Trusting God

"i Am With You In The Silence" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 2, 2020

Habakkuk’s praise was not dependent upon his circumstances and neither should our praise be dependent upon our circumstances. Even if our whole world is coming unglued, we will praise and worship Almighty God. Even if we lose everything, we will rejoice in the LORD and spin around in joy.

I don’t know exactly when … it was about four or five years ago … I came across an interesting documentary while I was surfing the web. I wish I had written the title down … I probably did and lost it. Anyways, I don’t remember the title but I do remember the documentary. It was a fascinating ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 1:13-14, Habakkuk 1:5-6, Habakkuk 1:8-11, Habakkuk 2:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Silly Humans, Smart God

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Apr 23, 2005

As humans we get pretty silly when it comes to the choices we make.

Silly Humans, Smart God Written By: Tim Gardner April 2005 “AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:11

Denomination: Salvation Army