Sermons on divine help: showing 316-330 of 140,066

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Spiritual Young Adults Help Others Mat 20:25-28 We started this series seeing that Jesus defined the win for us as making disciples. A disciple is someone who follows Christ, is being changed by Christ, and is committed to the mission of Christ. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 14, 2016

We cannot expect God to provide for our every need as we sit idly by, so in that sense it is true to say that "God helps those who help themselves," but there are also times when we cannot help ourselves, and God intervenes in those times to save us.

So we continue this week our look at some phrases commonly spoken by Christians and others that sound Biblical and perhaps hold some truth about our faith, but which aren’t entirely true. This week, we are thinking about the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves.” Now, as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Divine Direction In Life Decisions

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 12, 2018

Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can provide.

DIVINE DIRECTION IN LIFE DECISIONS STUDY TEXT: PROVERBS 3:5–6 INTRODUCTION: - Life is filled with choices that can either make or break you. At different stages of life, you're presented with different choices, and to make such decisions without error, you need proper guidance which only God can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On A Helping Hand

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 15, 2020

Helping those in need

Barack Obama, the former 44th President of the United States once said: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Lord, We Need Your Help! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 23, 2022

1. Help us to see Your signs (vs. 1-4). 2. Help us go against the flow of evil in our day (vs. 4). 3. Help us trust You more than ever before (vs. 5-10). 4. Help us learn to live by Your Word (vs. 6-12).

Lord, We Need Your Help! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 23, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter begins with Jesus in the region of Magdala, and there the Pharisees and Sadducees showed up to harass our Savior. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 17, 2002

You can always count on Jesus Christ to help us out of trouble because He is our Living Redeemer

Job 19:25 Topic- Jesus Christ, Our Living Redeemer A redeemer is someone who buys back something that was once theirs. A redeemer is someone who comes to save, rescues, or deliver someone out of trouble by paying a great price for their freedom. Jesus Christ is considered our living ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Baptist

And God Remembered Me - Divine Settlement

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 16, 2020

When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. There is always a time and season for the reign of a man - it is just a matter of time. Declare that "My time is now, in Jesus' name".

TOPIC: AND GOD REMEMBERED ME - DIVINE SETTLEMENT TEXT: GENESIS 30:22 Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb When God remembers a man, He settles him.He changes his status of labour to favour. He prospers him and makes his enemies to be at peace with him. For there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefits Of God Becoming Man

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005

What are the benefits of God becoming one of us?

The Benefits of God becoming man. (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. We have access to the grace of God. (V9) “So that by the grace of God…” 2. We have victory over death (V9) “He might taste death for everyone” 3. We have adoption into the family of God (V10) “In bringing many sons to glory…” 4. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Suffering Servant To "Yes Your Majesty"

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jun 21, 2001

The value of this sermon is to help the audiance understand why Christ came to earth as the lowly carpenter before he could be respected as the great "King of Kings"

Standing just in view of the steps of the bus that will take him to the infamous Paris Island is an eighteen-year-old young man with his mother, father and younger brother. The Marine band is playing the Marine’s Hymn and the Marine Honor Guard is standing at attention supporting the colors of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Does God Help Those Who Help Themselves? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

This sermon explores misinterpretations of mainstream beliefs, the importance of mutual aid in Scripture, and the mandate for mercy and mutual support in our lives.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family bound together by the love of our Savior. In the sanctuary of God's presence, we find comfort, solace, and wisdom. So, let's prepare our hearts to receive the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Topics: Statements, Not Biblical

Help From Above PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to delve into the comforting words of Psalms 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth." Max Lucado once said, "The presence of fear does not mean you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Topics: Help, Above

Heaven Help The Home!

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 8, 2002

Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our homes! The Lord will help our homes!

"Heaven Help the Home!" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Psalm 127:1, KJV Purpose: Unless God builds our home, we labor in vain. The Lord must be at the center, both individually and as a family. Then God will make our roles of husband, wife, and children, very clear and joyful. Heaven will help our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Holiness

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ