Sermons About Dependence
Kingdom Posture: Humble Dependence
Luke 18:9-17 If the first Kingdom Posture is persistence in prayer, the second is closely tied to it: humble dependence. In this text, Jesus uses a story, and some children as vivid teaching tools in getting us to understand just how essential it is to pursue acceptance by God and relationship with Him from a position of great humility and total dependence. Anything else will have you forfeiting a place in the Kingdom!
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Kingdom Posture: Persistent Prayer
Luke 18:1-8 Jesus has just reminded his disciples that there will be a period of time between his initiation of the kingdom and its glorious fulfillment (17:22-37). But the question that this forces upon the minds of all who follow Christ is this: How are we to live while waiting for his return? In chapter 18 Luke brings us Jesus' teaching on the posture we are to take as those who advance the kingdom in the midst of a broken world.
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On Entering the Kingdom of God (Mark 10:13-52)
Continuing our series in Mark, we see where we stand relative to the overall flow of the book. In this passage from Mark 10, we see stated and demonstrated four things that are required of us as Christians: the humility of a child; a practice of discipleship that is willing to relinquish our own rights and possessions for God's sake; a cherishing of service toward others that is willing to endure suffering and sacrifice; and a faith that approaches Christ in complete dependence and trust in him.
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The Privilege of Family
And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all." Luke 18:15-17 (NASB-U) 1. Children have a PLACE. (do not hinder them...) No DISCRIMINATION The gospel is the great leveler of distinction. God has no favoritism and does not judge according to human standards. In this brief exchange, Jesus reveals that there is no age discrimination in the Kingdom. In God's economy, all have equal value. 2. Children are PRECIOUS. (belongs to such as these...) Need to be DEVELOPED Psalm 127:3-4, Psalm 78:1-8, Deuteronomy 6:1-7, Proverbs 6:20-22, Ephesians 6:1-4 3. Children have a PURPOSE. (like a child...) Need to be DEPENDENT Luke 18:9-14
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Our Grand Opportunity
Today as we open our new auditorium, we're not thinking about a "grand opening" but rather, a "grand opportunity." Paul's centuries old challenge to Archippus calls out to us today, and frames the privilege we've received from the Lord. Now it is up to us to make the most of it!
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Dependent Prayer, Part 2
Having called His disciples to dependent prayer, Jesus now uses a parable to teach them that the proper attitude behind prayer is actually desperation! Such "shameless boldness" will be met with gracious provision, as it is the heart of our heavenly Father to give good things to His children.
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The Savior's Challenge, Part 3: Dependent Prayer
If we are to be neighbors (Luke 10:30-37) and adore God (Luke 10:38-42) in the middle of a crazy, broken world, it will only be possible if we live with a daily dependence upon God in prayer.
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