Sermons on Dependence On The Lord:

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith For Total Dependence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 20, 2022

The rich ruler wants to know what to do for salvation. Jesus slams the door on him. Why? Find out.

10.23.22 Luke 18:18–30 18 A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one—God. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery. You shall not murder. You shall not steal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Read The Bible Your Life Depends On It

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 3, 2010

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? ❷. Read With Purpose ❸. Start With ... ❹. Reasons For Reading ❺. How to Read

❶. Many Hours To Read the Bible? It’s been said that it takes about 75 hours to read the Bible aloud at a normal rate. A little over 50 hours of that will be spent reading the OT - A Pastor of challenged his youth group to see how long it would take them to do it. On a Monday, they started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Baptist

But It Depends On How I Define Success Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 3, 2019

Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

From Distress To Delight

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015

Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:26

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

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS A SERMON WHICH IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER. OUR DAILY BREAD SPEAKS TO THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD, AND OUR ASSURANCE THAT WE CAN DEPEND ON HIM TO MEET OUR DAILY NEEDS.

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD MATTHEW 6:11 WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER I USED TO LOVE THE WEEKENDS. WE COULD PLAY ALL DAY SATURDAY, BUT WHAT I LOOKED FORWARD TO THE MOST ABOUT SATURDAY, WAS THAT WAS THE DAY MOM MADE BREAD AND ROLLS. I REMEMBER A BIG IRON WASH BASIN THAT SHE USED FOR COOKING. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 22, 2019

2 of ? The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the LORD. God’s people are to wholly devote themselves & their world to the Lord. But how are we to do that? Dedicating you & your world to the Lord recalls/demands...

DEDICATION/Dedicating-II—Joshua 6:15-27 The Task Of Dedication Need: We must remember that what we do, we do by & for the Lord God who has graced us with salvation by faith in Christ... ...We DEDICATE our lives to Him! The children of Israel were to dedicate the city of Jericho to the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 16, 2007

When we pray for "daily bread" we pray for all that we need to sustain life, employment, safe and secure government, faithful spouse, faithful neighbors,etc. It is a prayer of dependence, admiting that God is our provider.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2007 Text: Matthew 6:11 Easter V - Redeemer “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread….” 4th in the Series: “Prayer: Connecting to Our Father” Bill Hybels in his book: “Too Busy Not to Pray” begins with these words: “Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, 3 John 1:2, Jeremiah 2:2

Denomination: Lutheran

20/20 Vision—dependence Produces Delight

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive!

20/20 Vision—Dependence Produces Delight Text: Psalm 28:1-9 We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive! In Psalm 28, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is On The Job

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

He you can depend on Him

Joh 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Joh 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. Joh 5:3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009

Session 1 - learning to lean on Christ for salvation, strength and success.

LEARNING TO LEAN Retreat Session 1 This weekend I would like to ask the question “What makes a good man.” Let me suggest to you over the next few days 3 characteristics of a good man. These are 3 things that will help you be a better husband and father. They are learning how to LEAN, learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Peace Is An Inside Job PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores how our dependence on God deepens during times of distress, emphasizing the essential nature of this reliance in all seasons of life.

Gather round, dear friends, and lend your ears to the words that we are about to share today. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here because our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has seen it fit to bring us together, to share in His word, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6, Exodus 33:21, Isaiah 26:3

Topics: Dependence, God

Jesus, Our Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3

Topics: Jesus, Dependence

Do We Really Want God To Mold And Shape Us? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017

Will we allow God to make us the way He wants? Or will we go the way we want?

Opening Illustration: Back in 1501, Michelangelo was commissioned to work on a great statue of David. At the time, he had a big block of marble that was spoiled and abandoned. Most artists would say, “Who needs this ruined hunk of marble?” This marred block of marble was called “the Giant.” It ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Romans 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist