Sermons on Our Dependence:

No Alibis Needed: Like Him In Our Faithfulness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 26, 2010

Faithfulness is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, so we can be like God in our faithfulness...

No Alibis Needed Like Him in Our Faithfulness TCF Sermon October 24, 2010 Most forms of unfaithfulness are not always newsworthy. It happens around us every day and most of the time we never hear about it unless it’s in a form that involves us personally. But the more well-known a person is, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 15, 2001

The part of the Lord’s Prayer that reminds us of our daily dependence on God.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 5 “Our Daily Bread” Matthew 6:11 “In this manner, therefore, pray. Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Be Surprised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores our dependence on God's Spirit, the unpredictability of His path, and the call to self-denial and cross-bearing in following Jesus.

Good morning, beloved. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager, as I am, to delve into the richness of His Word today. I am grateful for your presence, whether in person or online, and I am confident that God has something special for each and every one of us today. Our focus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: God's Unpredictability

Habakkuk PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

Explores finding hope in God's timing and deepening our dependence on Him amidst life's uncertainties and injustices, as exemplified by the prophet Habakkuk.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a joy to gather together, united in our faith, bound by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ? We are here, not out of obligation, but out of a deep and abiding love for our Creator and for each other. Today, we find ourselves turning to the book of ...read more

Topics: Waiting, God

Alms And Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 28, 2023

The place of alms and prayer in the life of a believer

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new opportunity to grow in our faith and deepen our relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Topics: Our Attitude In Our Prayers, Our Attitude In Our Alms

Overcoming

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Dec 30, 2000

Our dependence is on the life of the Son of God, moment by moment, his life is in us then, "this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."

1 John 5 John has brought before us, o First, the theme of fellowship of Christ, maintaining fellowship; then o Maintaining truth, o Maintaining righteousness, o Maintaining love, and, now, he concludes with the theme of o Maintaining assurance, or confidence. The relationship between ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Broken And Blessed

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

The law is the hammer of God to break us so that we will be empty of our confidence in ourselves and declare our dependence upon His grace and glory.

“Broken and Blessed!” Galatians 3:15-22 Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Doesn't Heal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores how our weaknesses and hardships can deepen our dependence on Christ, leading to spiritual growth and a deeper understanding of God's grace.

Good day, beloved family of God. I'm delighted to be with you today, as we gather in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to sit at the feet of the Apostle Paul, as he reveals to us, through his second letter to the Corinthians, a profound understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Topics: Hope, Jesus

Behind Our Prayers

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2006

We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS.

BEHIND OUR PRAYERS James 5:13-18 We Christians can pray, but the effectiveness of it depends on something important BEHIND OUR PRAYERS. A. FAITH BEHIND OUR PRAYERS (15) "The PRAYER OF FAITH shall save the sick..." -The effectiveness of our prayers greatly depends on our FAITH. Mark ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Literature- Depending Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2019

God reveals his wisdom to humanity through a variety of creative forms, so we can make decisions in a way that pleases him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Binge Reading the Bible. • This series focuses on how God reveals his will and desires for mankind through each specific section of the Bible. • Each genre, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, the Prophets, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Poor In Spirit And Dependent

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given ..

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given by our Lord Jesus Christ of a small child asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Depend On God’s Spirit” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 14, 2019

If we are going to apply God's wisdom and stand firm in God's will, we must depend on the Holy Spirit.

In the April 1989 edition of Time magazine, an article appeared which, I believe, is still relevant for us some 30 years later. It was titled, “How America Has Run Out of Time,” and the opening lines say it all: “If you have a moment to read this story with your feet up, free of interruption, at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Devastation Into Confident Dependence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2020

During bleak, devastating times, God is Rock we can lean on. He is more than a listening ear, though He is that; He can bring new life to demoralized souls.

Transforming Devastation into Confident Dependence (Psalm 6) 1. July 24 (UPI) -- A British police department said officers responding to a report of a "large apex predator" -- a black panther -- in a public park arrived to find the supposed dangerous animal was only a stuffed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Pray With Humble Dependence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

Prayer is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. It is not an attempt to manipulate God into giving us what we want, nor is it a performance to impress others.

Go! And Pray with Humble Dependence Introduction Prayer is one of the greatest privileges of the Christian life. It is not an attempt to manipulate God into giving us what we want, nor is it a performance to impress others. J.I. Packer wisely said, "The prayer of a Christian is not an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 John 5:14-15, Luke 22:42, Luke 18:1, James 5:16, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal