Sermons on Relying:

Take A Stand

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018

This sermon encourages the listeners to rely on God to fight the good fight against evil in our community.

Take A Stand Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Intro: An old Arab folktale says that a man went to his tent one night. After lighting a candle, he reached over for a fig and saw that it was full of worms. He threw it away and reached for another. It also was full of worms. After several attempts to find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Setbacks To Strength. Trusting God In Unmet Goals. Proverbs 19:21

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024

A message about moving beyond goals not being met this year. Planning for the future by relying on the Lord.

From Setbacks to Strength. Trusting God in unmet Goals. Proverbs 19:21 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 more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men's Fellowship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to be courageous leaders by relying not on their own strength, but on the strength and power of God to accomplish the impossible.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's such a blessing to be in the house of the Lord, standing shoulder to shoulder with each one of you today. We're going to dive right into a topic that's near and dear to my heart, and that's God's call to courageous leadership, the power of men's fellowship, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Courageous

The Lord Is My Rock (2 Samuel 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2025

Upon whom do we rely? Let's look at 2 Samuel 22.

Do we look to God for protection, for deliverance? Do we sing God’s praise? What is the purpose of praise? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 22. Would a former shepherd like David see a high rock as a safe place for sheep from predators? Is the Lord our refuge from violent people? David sang to the Lord the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Or Numbers (2 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 21, 2025

Do we rely on God or numbers? Let's look at 2 Samuel 24.

Do human governments rely on God or military numbers? Does God often defeat a strong enemy using inferior numbers? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 24. Was Israel relying on military numbers rather than God, who often defeated enemies by using inferior numbers? Now the anger of the Lord burned against ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On Whom Are You Depending?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

We all depend on something or someone in life. The question is, who do you ultimately rely on? Yourself? Your family? Your Church? Your government? Your bank account? Your friends? Or do you rely on God?

Someone asked a Sunday School teacher, “What are sins of omission?” After some thought she said, “They’re the sins we should have committed but didn’t get around to.” A man asked his doctor if there was anything that could be done for his snoring. The doctor asked if it disturbed his wife. The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Go Under The House! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 10, 2011

What do you rely on for how you behave? That might seem like a simple question but who and what influences you can mean the difference between relying on your own abilities or falling on the grace of Jesus. The answer is simple: die!

We start out so well. We come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah and we’re filled with excitement and that “first love” feeling. Once the realities of the flesh with dwell with and the world we dwell in begin to sink in—we face a fork in the road of our Christian maturity. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Threading A Camel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2010

If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord. Simply believe in the Savior and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God’s Kingdom.

Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Walking by faith means living with confidence in God’s promises, even when the path ahead is unclear or difficult.

WALKING BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 40:31 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of the Christian walk. It is what enables believers to trust God beyond what the eyes can see or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1, Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Faith Through Trials And Tests Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

This message is a reminder that faith is not just believing when things go well, but holding on to God even when everything around us seems to fall apart. Faith is the bridge that carries us from testing to testimony, from tears to triumph, and from brokenness to breakthrough.

LIVING IN FAITH THROUGH TRIALS AND TESTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 5:3-5, Hebrews 11:17-19, Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 4:17 INTRODUCTION: Life as a believer is not exempt from difficulties. Trials and tests are part of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living By Faith In A Natural World Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith gives us access to God's supernatural resources in a natural world. While the world says, “Seeing is believing,” the believer says, “Believing is seeing.” Living by faith means building your life not on human facts, but on divine truth.

LIVING BY FAITH IN A NATURAL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20, Habakkuk 2:4 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world governed by what we see, hear, and touch — a world shaped by logic, science, and physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 1:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith To Experience God’s Glory Everyday Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Faith is the divine bridge that connects man to the supernatural realm of God’s glory. Without faith, it is impossible to access or experience the reality of God’s presence, power, and splendour.

FAITH TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S GLORY EVERYDAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 11:40 Supporting Texts: Habakkuk 2:14, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the divine bridge that connects man to the supernatural realm of God’s glory. Without faith, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40, Habakkuk 2:14, Romans 8:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Riding Out The Storms Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 11, 2001

When we rely on Christ we can go through any storm we face in life

Riding out the Storms of Life Matthew 8:23-27 May 6, 2001 Introduction A group of golfers were approaching the fourth hole on the golf course one afternoon. Suddenly the sky turned ominous, and it began to rain amid claps of thunder. They rushed to shelter in a gazebo near a metal fence. As the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Born To Holiness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001

only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Make It Through Another Year

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 8, 2007

We need a faith that holds under pressure. Three thing to rely on to make our faith stronger.

FAITH TO MAKE IT THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR Text: Romans 5: 1-11 We are all heading into a New Year. There is nothing to good about the outlook of what we could be facing in the coming months. There is uncertainty on every hand! The world is far from peaceful. We feel the increase of living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist