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  OUR DEPENDENCY ON CHRIST
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of dependence on God and
the value of trust in His care, even in the midst of trials and
pressure.

Topics: "Faith And Trials", "Gods Sovereignty"
Scripture References: Psalm 62:8, Proverbs 3:5, 2 Corinthians 4:7, James 1:2

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Charles E. Cowman preaches on the purpose of trials and troubles in our
lives, emphasizing that they showcase God's strength and grace, teaching
us dependence on Him and the importance of trusting in His care. Through
difficulties, we learn to lean on God's hand and not on our own
strength, ultimately deepening our faith and understanding of His plans
for us. The process of facing trials is God's way of refining our faith
and preparing us for the eternal blessings He has in store for us.

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"We are troubled on every side" (2 Cor. 7:5).

Why should God have to lead us thus, and allow the pressure to be so
hard and constant? Well, in the first place, it shows His all-sufficient
strength and grace much better than if we were exempt from pressure and
trial. "The treasure is in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the
power may be of God, and not of us."

It makes us more conscious of our dependence upon Him. God is constantly
trying to teach us our dependence, and to hold us absolutely in His hand
and hanging upon His care.

This was the place where Jesus Himself stood and where He wants us to
stand, not with self-constituted strength, but with a hand ever leaning
upon His, and a trust that dare not take one step alone. It teaches us
trust.

There is no way of learning faith except by trial. It is God's school of
faith, and it is far better for us to learn to trust God than to enjoy
life.

The lesson of faith once learned, is an everlasting acquisition and an
eternal fortune made; and without trust even riches will leave us poor.
--Days of Heaven upon Earth

"Why must I weep when others sing?

'To test the deeps of suffering.'

Why must I work while others rest?

'To spend my strength at God's request.'

Why must I lose while others gain?

'To understand defeat's sharp pain.'

Why must this lot of life be mine

When that which fairer seems is thine?

'Because God knows what plans for me

Shall blossom in eternity.'"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/our-dependency-on-christ/
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