Sermons on Rely On God:

#5 -- Help Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

God helps those who rely not on themselves but on Him.

“God helps those who help themselves” Have you ever heard the expression, “God helps those who help themselves”? What does this saying mean? Does it mean that God only helps those who can help themselves? At the very least this saying seems to suggest to me that we can help ourselves somewhat. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Prepares PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore how the story of Jonah teaches us that God prepares us for suffering, salvation, and complete dependence on Him, and that our deepest hurts can often lead to God's greatest blessings.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of the Book of Jonah. This isn't just a story about a man being swallowed by a big fish, although that's the part we tend to remember. No, Jonah's story is about so much more. It's about how God prepares us for suffering, for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:11-16

Topics: Preparation, God

The Credit Goes To God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 19, 2010

As he did for Gideon, the Lord often places us in situations that seem impossible. He trains us to give up on our own strength and trust in him alone, relying only on his promises, so that the credit goes to God.

Text: Judges 7:1-8 Theme: The Credit Goes to God Season: Pentecost 17c Date: September 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Credit-Goes-to-God-Judges7_1-8.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word from God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Through Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

In every generation, God seeks people who will not rely on the arm of flesh but will depend wholly on Him. Victory is not reserved for the strong or the skilled, but for those who trust in the Lord and seek His face in prayer.

VICTORY THROUGH DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 5:18-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 20:7-8, Proverbs 21:31, Isaiah 31:1, 2 Chronicles 20:12, Zechariah 4:6 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with battles – physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental. Whether personal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 5:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quiet Time With God

Contributed by Frank Simpson on Feb 8, 2003

Even Jesus needed quiet time with His Father to keep his life in focus. How can we not do the same in order to keep our life in focus.

Mark 1:29-39 Quiet time with God. We see today that even Jesus needed quiet time with God. If we think we face a lot of pressure in life. Can you imagine the pressure that Jesus must have experienced? He was faced with masses of people every day. People that had needs. People that were hurting. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-38

Denomination: Methodist

When God Says No

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018

Like Paul, we all have a "thorn in the flesh." We can learn from Paul that God allows it, Satan sends it, and we can accept it. Because when we are weak, then we are strong, with God's strength on display through our weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:7-10 When God Says No Have you ever received a “no” answer from God? It hurts, right? You think you know best, you really do. And then God says, “I don’t think so.” Well, it particularly hurts when you’ve been suffering, and not only does God not remove the suffering, but maybe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Only God Is God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Moses Confronts Pharaoh with the warning that only yahweh is truly God.

Exodus 5:1-10:29 Well, the moment of confrontation has come. Our reluctant hero has agreed to go to Pharaoh and demand that he let the people of Israel go. He’s left his Father in law’s sheep in the desert and now comes to the door of Pharaoh’s palace. (Ex 5) You can imagine how he must have been ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Optimistic Outlook Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2017

When you rely on the promises of God, you can look ahead with confidence, look up with commitment, and look around with compassion.

John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight years later. Of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Net-Breaking Blessings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of daily trust, obedience, and faith in God, as demonstrated by Simon Peter in Luke 5:5, leading to miraculous blessings in our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into a message about trust, obedience, and faith. As we explore Luke 5:5, we will see how these themes come alive in the life of Simon Peter and the miraculous catch of fish. I'd like to begin by sharing a quote from C.S. Lewis, "Relying on God has to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5

Topics: Trusting God

Jacob And His Slow Transformation

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

Today, we'll highlight three instances where Jacob stumbled because he chose to rely on himself and gave in to fear.

Jacob's life is a complex story that weaves together trust, deception, self-reliance, fear, and the guiding hand of God. His story reflects our own experiences, showing our challenges, triumphs, and the loving grace of God that guides us on our journey. Today, we'll highlight three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 16, emphasizing the importance of trust in God, seeking His guidance, and finding victory over evil through faith in Him. Key

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of shared worship and reflection. Today, we gather in the comforting embrace of our faith, united by our shared love for the Lord and our unwavering belief in His unending goodness. We find ourselves turning to the timeless wisdom of the Bible, where we seek ...read more

Topics: God, Good

God Will Carry You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 11, 2014

Paul says he can do everything through Christ who gives him strength. He understands the sufficiency, sphere and the source of God's strength.

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Phil 4:13) • This is a verse we all love. We’ve seen it on bookmarks, cups, t-shirts, bumper stickers… It is a line we all like because it is very positive. • In fact, some people take this verse out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Be Prayerful” (A Communion Message) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2010

Our prayer life is a indicator of our reliance upon God. God’s will for each of us is that we so rely on Him that prayer is a spontaneous activity throughout our daily life as individuals and throughout our weekly activities as a church family.

Last time, we thought together about how it is God’s will for each of His children to be joyful. Now today, I want us to spend some time reflecting on the second thing that Paul says is God’s will for each of us - v. 17. There are two ways in which this needs to be applied: 1. It must be applied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful God

Contributed by John Akosile on May 26, 2008

Characteristics of God. As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love, • Diligence and perseverance, Hope – an anchor of the soul, both sure and ste

A faithful God By Pastr Olawale Akosile (REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD,FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHAPEL, KETU,LAGOS) Heb 6; 10-18 Characteristics of God ch 6 con’t As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one of His defining attributes. In a world where everything is subject to change—people, circumstances, and seasons—God remains constant. His character, promises, and purposes are eternal and unshakable.

THE UNCHANGING GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I do not change; therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.” Supporting Texts: James 1:17 Hebrews 13:8 Numbers 23:19 Psalm 102:27 Isaiah 40:8 INTRODUCTION: God’s immutability, or unchanging nature, is one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Hebrews 13:8, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 102:27, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God