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This message teaches us that we are utterly, totally, 100% dependent upon God!
Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Dependent Faith “Give us today our daily bread.”—Matthew 6:11 October 26, 2003 Intro: A. [Not by Bread Alone, Citation: H.J. Duffy, Livingston, Texas. Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom."] My four-year-old was standing on a kitchen chair pulled close to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:11
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
We like to think of ourselves as "independent." We should never want or desire independence from God. Even in our independence, we must rely on Him for many things.
DEPENDENCE DAY (Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:5-10) Each year, on July 4th, America celebrates its “birthday.” On the 4th of July in the year 1776 – some 242 years ago, a group of colonists (who were technically Englishmen themselves) drafted a document called the Declaration of Independence – ...read more
Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-10
This is a devotional that I used on the Fourth of July at our Church Picnic.
"Declaration of Dependence" Psalm 33:10-22 Today…we celebrate this nation’s "Independence Day." It all began 226 years ago, when on July 4th, 1776, 56 brave men signed a document known as "The Declaration of Independence." For these men to sign such a document and press on with this ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22
Denomination: Assembly Of God
If we will join ourselves to God’s words, our future will be secure.
The Dependability of God’s Words Matthew 5:17-20 Intro: Talk can be cheap, but it is how we communicate. We use words to give and receive information. We use words to communicate thoughts and feelings. We even use words to convey our wishes and desires, and at times to impose our will on ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20
What is freedom really? We are not truly free until we are free in Christ.
Tomorrow the United States will be celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I want to start off today with a history lesson to lead up to what God has to say to us. This is kind of ironic in that history was one of my least ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-14, Proverbs 14:34, Titus 3:3, Titus 2:11-14, John 8:36, Romans 3:23, 1 John 1:9 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Baptist
We must learn to trust God instead of our own efforts for all things.
July 3, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Subject: Independence Day Title: Always Dependent On God Welcome everyone to Palmyra First Assembly on this Sunday before we celebrate our Independence. We are blessed to be able to say we live in the greatest nation on the face of the earth ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8
THIS IS A SERMON WHICH IS PART OF A SERIES ON THE LORD'S PRAYER. OUR DAILY BREAD SPEAKS TO THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD, AND OUR ASSURANCE THAT WE CAN DEPEND ON HIM TO MEET OUR DAILY NEEDS.
GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD MATTHEW 6:11 WHEN I WAS A YOUNGSTER I USED TO LOVE THE WEEKENDS. WE COULD PLAY ALL DAY SATURDAY, BUT WHAT I LOOKED FORWARD TO THE MOST ABOUT SATURDAY, WAS THAT WAS THE DAY MOM MADE BREAD AND ROLLS. I REMEMBER A BIG IRON WASH BASIN THAT SHE USED FOR COOKING. ...read more
Our culture is obsessed with achievement. Perhaps we have it all wrong and become more dependent on God’s grace.
We’ve Got It All Wrong! Perhaps the most successful sitcom of all-time is the Beverly Hillbillies. The series aired on CBS from September 26, 1962 to May 23, 1971 and told the rags to riches story of a Bugtussle, Tennessee family striking oil in the Ozark Mountains. Soon after striking “black ...read more
Denomination: Orthodox
Explore the meaning of being "poor in spirit" as stated in Matthew 5:3, emphasizing our spiritual poverty without God and the importance of depending on Him to live out the Beatitudes.
Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're diving into the heart of Jesus' teaching from the Sermon on the Mount, specifically, Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." This verse is one of the Beatitudes, those beautiful blessings that Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:3
Topics: Poor In Spirit
This sermon encourages embracing dependence on God as our steady stone, acknowledging the peace found in His presence, and committing to live the Christian ideal.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today. We gather here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of our Savior. Today, we stand on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Opening ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 16:2-3
Topics: Jesus, Dependence
Part 1 of 3 in a series titled "A Declaration of Dependence." This message looks at our need to depend upon God for salvation and has a patriotic flavor.
DEPENDENCE DAY Series: A Declaration of Dependence Philippians 3:2-11 July 4, 2004 Series Introduction: Today our nation celebrates Independence Day. But as a nation we are in danger of forgetting that we owe our independence to our dependence upon God. Our forefathers clearly recognized this ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11
Co-dependency means anything that aids you in self-destructive behavior. The worst self-destructive behavior is not trusting God!
No Co-Dependency! Many of us have grown up learning to “pull ourselves up by our boot-straps” We have been taught that, “God helps those… who help themselves.” “When the going gets tough,… the Tough get going.” These may sound good, but really are unbiblical and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Jeremiah 7:5-8
Attacks the folly of relativism, exposing where it leaves us.
1. Title: It All Depends 2. Text: Several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, February 5, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Type: topical 5. Objectives: • For the people to understand the meaning of relativism, be able to cite several ways it shapes ...read more
Scripture: Judges 17:6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Thanksgiving is really recognizing our dependence upon God
I want you to know I am thankful…I am thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years – even though we have to watch their political ads for ever. I am thankful that teenagers will grow up and have children of their own who will become teenagers. I am thankful that the space ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
Denomination: United Methodist
In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.
Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-15
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