Sermons on Leaning On God:

Strength For The Week

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jun 21, 2025

When we’re tired, God offers not just comfort but renewal—a power exchange when we place our hope in Him. I used this for Sunday Night but it would go well on Sunday morning.

Isaiah 40:28–31 (NIV) 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love, God's Family And God's Forever Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2014

When I went to bed Saturday night, I still didn't have a message for this Sunday. When I woke up that morning, the Lord said, "Tell them about my love, my family, and my forever home."

GOD’S LOVE, GOD’S FAMILY, AND GOD’S FOREVER HOME OPENING: Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: Challenging week. As of last night, didn’t have a sermon. • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

A Life Of Faith

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

Without faith our foundation will be too shallow and we will eventually begin to lean off center… and even fall over. This sermon was adapted from a sermon by Jeff Strite

A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2004

When we think we know what following Jesus means, we need to look again. Leaning on our own understanding is not trusting in the Lord with all our heart.

Luke 9 John McArthur, in his book, The Gospel According to Jesus, tells about a time when he was with a minister driving through a particular city. As they passed a liquor store John happened to mention that it was an unusual-looking place. “Yes,” he said. “There is a whole chain of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumphs In Troubles

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 1, 2002

How can we find triumph in the middle of our troubles? It is done very simply; just lean on your Friend (Jesus), have Faith, and look towards your Future!

Stand & Read - Job 19:25 "And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.? ?Triumph In Troubles? Prayer? Here we are again taking a look at the life of our dear friend and brother in the Lord?Job! -He is our brother, but one that we may not ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Job 19:25

Denomination: Other

The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Searching

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

What are we searching for in this age of seclusion? Is it God/Jesus, or is it something else to fill our time?

Sermon- Searching outline - I noticed an article the other day that was asking if binge watching tv shows taking the place of Christ now. - I hadn’t really thought of it. Q- How much time do we spend with the Lord each day? Q- Is it less now, now that many are at home, or is it less? - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For You

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009

God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Grace Is Sufficient For Us

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 1, 2011

1. God’s grace will carry us when we are helpless. 2. God’s grace will carry us when we hurt. 3. God’s grace will carry us to Heaven.

God’s Grace Is Sufficient for Us Funeral Service for Mrs. Elinor Gibson Devoted 85-year-old Christian 2 Corinthians 12:8-9a August 1, 2011 WELCOME & OBITUARY SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23:1-6; John 14:1-6 PRAYER SONG INTRODUCTION: *We are here today to honor one of the sweetest Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God's Plan When Life Does Not Make Sense. Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to trust the Lord through the difficulties of life.

Trusting God’s plan when life doesn't make sense. Proverbs 3:5-6 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring God’s Values

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2019

The decisions now being made for good or for ill by our elected representatives will have repercussions for years to come. Their actions will decide what kind of a nation we are, & what values our children may learn & embrace.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO. As you know, tomorrow is called “Veterans’ Day”. And in thousands of churches throughout our land, Christians are lifting up their hearts in thanksgiving & prayer for those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 14:34, Luke 12:48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For God’s Will – Submitting To God’s Way

Contributed by Esther Collins on May 11, 2022

Often we pray for God's will, and hope things will work out the way we want them to. But in reality it's in submitting to His will, and willingly going His way can we experience God's perfect blessings.

When life is hard, and things don’t go as we planned we get discouraged. In times like these we go to God in prayer. As we pray fervently we hope that God will answer us the way we want Him to. We pray for God’s will to be done, and when we find that God’s will is not as we planned or desired, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Deuteronomy 3:23-26, 2 Samuel 12:15-17, 2 Samuel 12:22-23, Daniel 6:10-11, Matthew 26:39, 2 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9, Matthew 26:45-46  (view more)  (view less)

Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 16, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger leading a group of hikers to a fire lookout. The ranger was so intent on telling the hikers about the flowers and animals that he considered the messages on his two-way radio distracting, so he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Judgement On The Oppressor Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

When things get tough we sometimes wonder whether God is present with us. Bot God is always here and his promises never fail. He will judge those who do wrong in his world. He is constant in his judgements.

Well let me begin by saying this is a difficult reading.It’s a difficult reading not only because we need to understand something of the complex history between Assyria and Judah and the covenant relationship between God and the people of Israel … but even more fundamentally it’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:5-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Heartbreak Of Abandonment Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 2 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. When we have been abandoned by everyone else, God remains faithful to us and will use our pain to minister to our world

The Heartbreak of Abandonment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:28, Genesis 37, 39-41, 50:20 Theme: Because people are infected with sin, they will fail us and abandon us. But God is unfailing and his love is unchanging. Seed: Personal study Purpose: To help the congregation ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan