Sermons About Dependence
A Perfect Savior (Perfect Submission and Trust), pt. 2 (Matthew 4:2-7)
The seduction of the world is strong and we all know it to one degree or the other. Temptation is a reality for everyone who lives in this fallen world under the influence of a master adversary, who is the “god of this world.” Temptations come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes but at the very heart of them all is our view of and relationship to God through Christ. All the sin of man from Genesis to Revelation; and all the lies, deception, and lust of Satan from the Garden to the Tribulation and the appearance of the antichrist and the beast are here in these 11 verses of our text. The battle that is really taking place here is of cosmic and eternal proportions; it represents and displays the battle between darkness and light that has existed since the fall of Satan and bears with it the very ramifications and outcome that determines existence and population of heaven and hell; eternal felicity and eternal suffering. You and I must get what is going on here if we are to rightly understand the glory of Christ in His redemptive work, by His being the perfect and sinless substitute for fallen man. And to understand the reality of the deception that lies behind every iniquity and every deception of this world of darkness. These temptations represent the heart of the temptations that you and I face every day. “Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the boastful pride of life.” Jesus Christ Conquered Satan and proves to be Perfect Savior we can trust and example we can follow. The Preparation and Perfection of Jesus Christ’s victory over temptation, so that we would increase in our wisdom, worship, and trust of Him.
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God's Word an extension of God's Character (Ps. 119:137-144)
Gods' Word reflects God's righteous character and produces righteousness in His people, therefore God's Word is the food and joy of His servants. We often don't think of it that way, yet God says that He exalts His Word to the level of His Name. When the Bible speaks, God speaks, God is eternal, His Word is eternal. God is righteous, His Word is given in righteousness. The list could go on. God has communicated Himself in His Word and to embrace this reality by faith produces God's character in His people, and HIs Word becomes a source of inexhaustible strength and joy.
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Walking by the Spirit Part 2
Paul contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit as he discusses the shape our freedom is to take. The indwelling Spirit leads us to obey God out of love, in part by leading us to a greater knowledge of God and our position in Christ. We are responsible to keep in step with Him that Christ may be formed in us.
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The High Cost of Living, Part 5: The High Cost of Dependence
Financial crisis is nothing new. Learn from the story of Elijah and widowed mother what it means to pay the high cost of dependence on God's provision when times are lean.
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Is God Trustworthy?
You will never put your trust in God until you believe that He is trustworthy. There are two objections to this: 1. God can't handle it. 2. God doesn't want to handle it. Psalm 62:11-12 You, oh God are strong, and You, oh Lord, are loving. Four Practical Ways of Determining if God is Trustworthy 1. Read the Bible 2. Remember 3. Throw yourself into community 4. Talk to Jesus
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5 Fruits of yielding to God's Word (Ps. 119:105-112)
God's Word is a precious treasure given to His people, it is a communication of Himself to guide, strengthen, and provide for all the spiritual needs of those who yield to Him. In this passage the psalmist displays for us 5 fruits, or outcomes for the one who yields their life to God by loving and yielding to His Word.
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The Humble Cries of God's Child (Psalm 119:33-40)
The Old Testament saint seeks to work out his salvation with fear and trembling by humbling trusting God to train his mind, discipline his will, guard his affections, and protect his allegiance. Discipline and dependence mark the child of God.
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In Dependence
We love our independence. It means control and power for us. Who doesn't like having control and being in power? Yet the scriptures teach us that while Jesus was the most powerful person to ever walk the earth, he did not revel in his power or pursue it. In fact, He lowered Himself from the glory and power he shared with the Father and came to earth as a servant. He simply submitted himself to God the Father in loving obedience to Him. In that, He modeled for us what life in the Kingdom of God is to be like. Humble, submitted, loving and obedient to God. From this relationship, God can demonstrate His power, as we live in dependence on Him.
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Instruction Thru Hardship
God brings hardship in our lives to correct us. He loves us and is concerned about our attitudes and actions. He is not punishing or destroying us, but causing us to share in his holiness.
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No Problem Too Great!
Our confusion is not a problem too great for God to handle. When God changes things the results are unimaginable. Why would God want to change us? God wants to see a correct balance in the relationship, wants us to be People Catchers, and wants us to live in total dependence of him. God wants us to live with an incredible anticipation.
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