The Reliant Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Synopsis: This sermon explores the story of Jonah and God’s incredible mercy through the theme of second chances. Jonah, who had once run from his calling, was given a new opportunity to rise and fulfill his mission. Similarly, Nineveh, a city engulfed in sin, received a divine warning and responded with humility, turning from their ways to avoid God’s wrath. We are reminded that...

Send us Fan Mail Deliverance From Your Hell - Finding Redemption in the Depths Synopsis: This sermon on Jonah 2 focuses on Jonah’s time in the belly of the fish as a powerful lesson in repentance, trust, and redemption. It begins by challenging us to consider what happens when we reach the end of the road running from God and are confronted with a crisis of belief. Like Jonah, we all have areas of...

Send us Fan Mail The Sign of Jonah - Experiencing Death to Walk in Newness of Life Synopsis: In this sermon, we explore the powerful parallel between the sign of Jonah and the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, showing how no human effort can bring salvation—only the sacrifice of Christ can. Just as Jonah spent three days in the belly of the fish, so Jesus spent three days in the gra...

Send us Fan Mail The Call of the Lord - Learning to obey the voice of the Lord Synopsis: Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of relational evangelism, highlighting how building relationships can enhance our ability to share faith. He explores the story of Jonah, underscoring that God actively communicates with us through various means. The sermon warns against isolation and disobedience, illustr...

Send us Fan Mail Be Fruitful and Multiply - Fulfilling God’s Commission of Love Synopsis: "Be Fruitful and Multiply" explores the profound biblical theme of restoring God's image in humanity through Christ. It contrasts the life-giving image and likeness of God with the death brought through Adam’s disobedience. While Adam’s sin introduced death, Christ’s resurrection brings new lif...

Send us Fan Mail GROW TO GO-Spiritual Growth Equips Us To Take Action Synopsis: If we are diligent to discover how the disciples grew by spending time with Jesus and asking Him for direction, we will find all the resources needed to accomplish whatever task He tells us to do. We will have the confidence to say, “yes Lord, I will go” Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 and 10:1-8 Speaker: Alan Pollock Conne...

Send us Fan Mail Love Our City Synopsis: In order to continue to Love our City we must realign our focus to be Kingdom Centered and be ready to Love Sacrificially when we are called to do so. Scripture: Topical Speaker: Pastor Danny Abell Connect with Reliant at: reliant.church Partner with us financially at: reliant.church/give

Send us Fan Mail Relational Equity - "Building a Community of Authentic Love and Inclusion" Pastor Bill emphasizes the importance of relational equity within the church community, which is rooted in recognizing the inherent dignity of every person and fostering inclusive relationships. This involves actively involving all members in the church's mission, listening to one another, an...

Send us Fan Mail Who Are We? - Understanding the backbone and DNA of Reliant Reliant Ministries is committed to producing Jesus followers of faith who expand God's kingdom, as commanded in Matthew 28:19-20. This mission is achieved through life-on-life transformation and teaching the commands of Christ, fostering a community deeply rooted in biblical teachings and discipleship. Our vision is...

Send us Fan Mail Learning to Love God - Understanding the Greatest Commandment The sermon "Learning to Love God" by Pastor Bill Sizemore focuses on the 10 Commandments. We express our love and devotion to the Lord as we follow His commands. Are we loving God with all our heart and soul?  Are we worshiping other gods in our lives? Are you loving your neighbor whether at our desk or in our...

Send us Fan Mail The Purpose of Salvation - Finding our journey back to God The sermon "The Purpose of Salvation" by Pastor Bill Sizemore emphasizes that salvation is about bringing people into a relationship with God, not just escaping hell. It highlights the journey back to God with the help of His power and provision, comparing it to the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. The...

Send us Fan Mail Ingredients for a Healthy Church A healthy church thrives when it focuses on the Gospel, shares the ministry, and supports one another in carrying the burdens. Scripture:  Exodus 18, Acts 6 Speaker: Pastor Danny Abell  Connect with Reliant at: reliant.church Partner with us financially at: reliant.church/give

Send us Fan Mail Learning to turn to God when circumstances get hard -  Pastor Bill, in his sermon "Is the Lord Among Us or Not?", explores the theme of faith and testing our faith through the story of the Israelites in the wilderness. He emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's presence and power, even in challenging circumstances. The sermon highlights the significance of se...

Send us Fan Mail The Testing of the Lord God provides manna from heaven to the Israelites in the wilderness as they grumble, demonstrating His faithfulness and provision. Jesus tells the crowds that He is the Bread of Life, offering eternal sustenance to all who believe in Him. Scripture:  Exodus 16; Jn 6:25–59 Speaker: Pastor Bill Sizemore Connect with Reliant at: reliant.church Partner with us f...

Send us Fan Mail The Song of Moses - Learning to Declare the Mighty Works of God The pastor's sermon emphasizes the power of songs and their impact, highlighting the timeless significance of "Amazing Grace." Focused on Exodus 15:1, the sermon delves into the song of victory as the first mentioned in the Bible, stressing its role in worship and celebration. Breaking down the song&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Overcoming Fear to Move Forward The Israelites, fleeing from Egypt, face the Red Sea in front and Pharaoh's army behind. Moses, through God's power, parts the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry land before the waters return, destroying the pursuing Egyptians. This passage teaches us to trust in God's miraculous deliverance even when facing seemingly insurm...

Send us Fan Mail Based on Exodus 13, Pastor Bill Sizemore's sermon, "The Strong Hand of the Lord," delves into the themes of trust and consecration after salvation. He emphasizes the principles of giving what belongs to the Lord, such as the firstborn and first fruits. Pastor Bill also discusses the Feast of Unleavened Bread as a remembrance of salvation, warning against different t...

Send us Fan Mail The Blood of the Lamb - Understanding the Power of Redemption through the Blood The theme of the sacrificial lamb echoes throughout the Bible, culminating in Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. He fulfills the foreshadowing of the Old Testament sacrifices and brings salvation to all who believe. Scripture:  Exodus 12; Revelation 5:1–14...

Send us Fan Mail Living Sacrifices -  Embracing Christ's Call in a Broken world To sacrificially lay down our lives for the sake of the Gospel we must first grasp the profound significance of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and the vital importance of His shed blood. Scripture:  Ex 11:1–10, Hebrews 9, Hebrews 10 Speaker: Pastor Danny Abell Connect with Reliant at: reliant.church Partner wi...

Send us Fan Mail Lighting Up the Darkness - How to Walk as Children of Light in a Darkened World The sermon "Lighting Up the Darkness" by Pastor Bill Sizemore in the series "Moses the Evangelist" focuses on passing down God's testimony through generations and the theme of light versus darkness. Pastor Bill highlights Jesus as the light in the darkness, emphasizing hope and...

Send us Fan Mail From Wrath to Redemption - Understanding the power of hope in Salvation  Understanding the severity of sin's consequences and the mercy of God's salvation leads to a deeper appreciation for Jesus Christ's sacrifice and motivates believers to share the good news of redemption with others. Scripture:  Exodus 9 Speaker: Pastor Bill Sizemore Connect with Reliant at: rel...

Send us Fan Mail The Jealousy of the Lord - Teaching New Believers to Trust in the Lord.   "The Jealousy of the Lord" delves the Jealousy of the Lord in Exodus through the plagues and the protection of God's people. A call for us to serve the Lord with everything we are Scripture:  Exodus 8 Speaker: Pastor Bill Sizemore Connect with Reliant at: reliant.church Partner with us financi...

Send us Fan Mail The Hardened Heart - Learning how to deal with rejection of God and His Message  "The Hardened Heart" delves into different beliefs on salvation using the story of Pharaoh in Exodus. It highlights God's sovereignty, justice, and love and emphasizes the importance of belief in salvation. Pharaoh's hardened heart resulted from disbelief and rejection, leading to...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Bill talks about the difference between being a slave to the world and a servant of God. Freedom in the Lord means abiding in His word. The sermon examines the Israelites' struggle with serving God over worldly rulers. Transitioning to be a servant of God is challenging but leads to a fulfilling life with God's plans for us. Scripture: Exodus 5 Speaker: Pastor Bil...

Send us Fan Mail At first, Moses permits his apprehensions to guide the decisions of others, fearful that they would not believe his divine encounter. To assuage these doubts, God performs three signs: his staff morphing into a serpent and back, his hand becoming leprous and then healing, and the transformation of water from the Nile into blood. These miracles symbolize God's power, the divin...