Preaching the Gospel in Faithful Fellowship
Sermons on Dependence Upon God (Page 2)
Emotions are part of who God created us to be, but emotions out of control are not a good thing. Matthew 11:28-30 remind us of the need to submit our emotions to God and allow Him to direct our ways and not our emotions.
Emotions affect even the greatest of prophets. In 1 Kings 19:1-8 we’re told how Elijah, fresh off of a victory, had to allow God to teach him how to deal with his emotions. Friend, let us allow God to help us!
Our continued study of 2 Timothy.
2 Timothy 2:1-21 encourages us as we endure for Christ Jesus though this life. Friends, we must not let the things of this world get in the way of the mission for which we were called – sharing the Gospel with those we encounter!
What a need we have to be in the presence of God! Joshua had this need as he prepared to battle Jericho and God met with him in Joshua 5:13-15. Are we seeking God’s presence today or are we just trying to get by? We’re missing out in what this life has to offer if…
The heart of the believer should never be sold to the world and Satan. In Proverbs 4:23 we see that we must put effort into keeping our heart as we seek the Lord and His ways.
Have you ever thought about the pressure that the world would have placed on Mary and Joseph? The account given in Matthew 1:18-25 sheds some light on the character of Joseph as he sought to follow the Lord, regardless of the cost. Friend, we often overlook the the importance of doing things God’s way –…
As we sing the timeless hymn “Who is on the Lord’s Side” we’re reminded of the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 14:13-15:1. Facing a sea on one side and a vast army on the other, they had a choice – Trust God and journey to the other side of the sea or return to…
Many times in life we will find ourselves seemingly down for the count – many times by events not even of our choosing. What will we do in these situations? Will we throw in the towel? As we examine David in 1 Samuel 30:1-9 we see that he could have. But instead he encouraged himself…
As we prepare for 2021, we should each take time to remember, consider, and prepare. We see this example in scripture as God, through Moses, prompted the Israelites to do this in Deuteronomy 32:1-7. Will you remember God and all He’s done? Will you consider His ways and plans for you life? Will you prepare…