Sermons on Self Dependence:

The 3 D Picture

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Dedication, Detachment, and Dependence

Isaac was the son of a famous father (Abraham), and the father of a famous son (Jacob, who became Israel). THIRTEEN chapters in Genesis are devoted to telling the story of Abraham, and around TEN chapters to the story of Jacob. They are major characters in the plot. But Isaac’s story is told in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Surrender!

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jan 18, 2020

This message is primarily for men who feel like surrendering is a sign of weakness. It was written to share at a Men's Ministry meeting at my church

“I Surrender!”: devotional for Men's Ministry 1-14-2020 There are many terms we men don't like to hear or want to think applies to us. Men are supposed to be strong, victorious, providers, great leaders. We don't like to hear words like surrender. But that's because of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:43, Jonah 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Exaudi

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 18, 2014

A study to encourage the People of God to depend on Him when facing battles.

“We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.” [1] Exaudi – hear us Lord. The world rests upon Your commandments, O God. It is Your faithfulness to the world which provides stability for the commands You have given, O Lord. It is Your wrath which hides Your commandments ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Money Worries: What Is God’s Biggest Offer To Help With My Money Worries? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 7, 2014

A look at the need to delegate our money worries to God and how to do that.

WHAT IS GOD'S BIGGEST OFFER TO HELP WITH MY MONEY WORRIES? You can delegate them all to Him. - Luke 12:30-31. - These verses give us an incredible promise that God will handle our money worries if we give them to Him. - That’s an awesome offer and one that we should grasp onto. HOW DO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Silent Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 14, 2021

At times we feel that God is silent. Looks like God is not in response to any of our prayers. It seems to be like God has been silent. What are we supposed to do in that situation?

Jesus went into a boat with His disciples and He said unto them, "Let us go over unto the other side of the lake" Jesus foreknew about the wind and the storm in the middle of their journey but yet He has determined to take His disciples to the other side, to teach them something with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Identity 1– Created For Relationship Genesis 2 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019

Who we are isn’t defined by our vocation or our successes, fears, or failures – our identity is so much more than these things. As Christ-followers, who we are, is determined by our spiritual birth.

If I were to ask – Who’s Billy Graham? Most would say – BG was a great evangelist. And that’d be correct. But would it answer my question? No. B/c being an evangelist isn’t who BG is – it is what he used to do. If the totality of BG’s identity is found in being an evangelist, then who is he now ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Possess Peace

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 29, 2021

Trust, rest, and depend on the power of God for peace.

I. Trust in the Presence of God 1. It makes a great difference in our lives as to who is in our presence. Depending on what stage of life we are in determines what people we need. a. As a young child we need our parents. Our mother, she is the one who can make all things right when we're ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Content Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 3, 2023

Life has many up and downs, and the nature of man desires to have plenty of time after time. Knowing whether a person or believer is content is complicated and confusing.

WHEN I AM CONTENT? Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije- Misigaro Joel, February 10, 2023 “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be happy. Philippians 4:11... Life has many up and downs, and the nature of man desires to have plenty of time after time. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Pays When The Paycheck Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Trust God to provide for your needs, focus on His Kingdom above all else, and find peace in His faithful care despite financial uncertainty.

Some of us walked in today with a calculator in our pocket and a knot in our stomach. The paycheck was thin, the pantry looks tired, and the math refuses to cooperate. You’ve pinched pennies, stretched spaghetti, checked the account twice, and still you wonder, Will there be enough? Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19, Psalm 37:25, Matthew 6:33

Topics: Provision, God's Supply, Dependence

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2013

If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus!

Old Life – New Life Pt 1 August 11, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If we are truly born again, then our new life should exhibit who we are in Christ Jesus! Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Supplemental Passage: Therefore if anyone is in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

End Time Gloom Or End Time Glory? It All Depends!

Contributed by John Davis on Aug 14, 2008

As followers of Jesus should living in the last days cause us to become more fearful or more loving, more selfish or more selfless. It all depends on Looking and Listening.

Read: 2 Tim. 3:1-17 How should the hard times of the last days affect us? Read:(Proverbs 4:18,19) But the path of the Just is as a shining light that shines more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is darkness they know not at what they stumble. What do the end times mean to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 17, 2023

Learning to totally depend on the Lord is the second key to spiritual buoyancy.

The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Introduction Last week we began our journey into discovering the secrets of the apostle Paul's resilient spiritual life. We are calling them keys to spiritual buoyancy. Buoyancy is "the ability or tendency to float in water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing One's Self: Listening To I Am Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2007

Listening to your own heart IS listening to God. Here I am: availability; God’s I AM is then heard in those who have gone before us. Who am I?: accepting responsibility. God’s I AM is His powerful presence. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Do you trust what you hear? You hear something, your ears pick it up, but you don’t quite trust that you’ve heard it right? Sometimes that’s because there is a speaker making rash statements and offering foolish promises. You may have thought that about some preacher! Did he really say that? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist