Sermons on Self Dependence:

Oppression Defeated.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 20, 2022

Jesus is anointed to defeat any stronghold of oppression. A stronghold is something that has been around a while. Strongholds don’t get nervous over your self-will and or your self-determination. The very word stronghold indicates its here to stay.

Oppression Defeated. Acts 10:34-38KJV One man stated—Men ablaze are invincible. The stronghold of Satan is proof against everything but fire. Most of us are familiar with this song—it’s the theme from the television show Friends. But have you ever caught the lyrics to the song? They read, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Well Placed Nugget Of Hope

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

Forget about what the news media is reporting, forget about what the popular opinion is right now on the internet and start to focus and call on the only opinion that really matters! Gods opinion!

One well placed nugget of hope! As of this morning, there are billions of people all over the world, sitting around and thinking about a lot of things. Do I go out, do I stay in? Will the economy rebound and what about the stock market? Am I going to be able to continue to work? When will all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 19:26, Philippians 4:6-7, John 16:33, Philippians 4:8-9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Know Whom I Have Beleived

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 12, 2008

The bible tells us that we are to trust God for all things. Then why do we rely on "self" so much?

April 13, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Proverbs 3:5-10 Subject: Trusting God Title: I Know Whom I Have Believed Author Tim Hansel tells this story in his book, Holy Sweat. One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs, I heard a voice from above me yell, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Different Roles, Same Assignment

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 9, 2021

There are some in the body of Christ who see those with public roles (ministries) in the body of Christ as being more valuable to the kingdom than those who don’t. But this is simply not true when you see “the big picture.”

Over the years, I’ve known Christians who, because they didn’t have public ministries, believed that they were, somehow, second tier to those who did. They were not preaching. They were not teaching Sunday school. They didn’t lead the choir. They served on committees. They were not unhappy. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10, Luke 9:1-2, Luke 10:17-20, Luke 10:1, Genesis 1:31, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 2:21-22, Genesis 1:26, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 4:12-14, Luke 15:7, Luke 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Is Watching You Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

People are watching us all the time to see how a Christian responds in all situations, may they see ou dependance upon the Lord.

1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7 VCC September 27, 1998 Someone is Watching You Introduction 2:11,12, We are encouraged to act a certain way, live, think, believe different than the world around us. living as aliens and strangers, with a mission, a purpose, knowing our destiny. Someone is watching us walk by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unconditional Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001

God’s grace is dependent on what Christ did for us, and not on what we do. It is given without respect to merit, worh, or accomplishment.

This morning, we begin a three-week series of messages on the topic of "grace". Over these next three Sundays, we will be focusing our attention on this one single doctrine, because a correct understanding of God’s grace is at the center of our faith. It is absolutely foundational. A clear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In God's Resolutions Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 29, 2003

Unlike us humans who fail to keep our New Year’s resolutions, God’s resolutions are dependable and shall be fulfilled.

Sermon for 2 Christmas Yr C, 4/01/2003 Based on Jer 31:7-14 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta It is not uncommon for many people, this time of year (even though we’re still celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Poor In Spirit, Rich In God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 2, 2004

Sermon one of a series through the beatitudes of Matthew chapter 5. Theme: God favors people who depend upon Him for their lives.

The Poorer the Richer Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 Morning Service Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (ESV) Introduction: This is the first statement that Jesus makes in what we have come to call the Sermon on the Mount. As we begin this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lasting Legacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 26, 2003

Money can be used to leave a ’lasting legacy’, or dammage our souls. It all depends on how you react to the trials and blessings that it brings

“lasting legacy” Jas 1:1-11 (focus vs 9-11) WBC 28/9/3am A rich man named Carl loved to ride his horse through his vast estate to congratulate himself on his wealth. One day on such a ride, he came on Hans, an old tenant farmer who had sat down to eat his lunch in the shade of a great oak tree. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of 'nevertheless'

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Oct 24, 2004

With but one word, we can change the course of a dialogue, a situation, and an entire life; it all depends on how we harness The Power Of ’Nevertheless’.

The Power Of ‘Nevertheless’ Num.13: 23-33 Luke 5:4-6 Mark 14:35-39 I. Introduction A. In the English vocabulary, there are a handful of words that can change the entire context of a sentence, a conversation, even the outcome of an entire situation. B. In our text today, a single word has changed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Guides Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 26, 2009

God guides. He will show the way as we take the step of faith and do His work. Adopt an attitude of dependence on God always.

God is always at work in your life. He will be there to guide you. • But He does not do that by dropping a map onto your lap, with clear markers showing you the route. • You move and He guides you. Abraham did that, Moses did that, Paul did that. • The Lord has given us the wisdom and the burden ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Can Count On God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

We can put our hope and trust in God, because both His Word and His plan (His will) are unchanging and dependable.

The world is changing, and more rapidly now then before. • We find ourselves running with the times, and keeping up with the trends and advancements • In computer science, half of what you learn today will be obsolete in less than 5 years. • In Singapore, if you are in the map-making business – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persuaded? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2005

What’s so persuasive about the Gospel of Christ? It depends on who’s telling it. Those that live it can tell it with power.

Almost Persuaded There were seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia. They had been on a 16 day mission and were just 16 minutes from landing. They were almost home. Almost. As the shuttle was entering the atmosphere something went terribly wrong. Later studies indicate that some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching The Good New

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ