In Sermon Illustrations: "power but fear" showing 121-140 of 5,063

Doubt - The Devil's Most Powerful Weapon

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jul 12, 2023

Have you noticed that the first words we have recorded of Satan was a question of doubt? According to Genesis 3:1, he was trying to plant the seed of doubt in Eve’s heart concerning what God had said. There’s an old fable that says the Devil once held a sale and offered all the tools of his trade ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, 1 John 5:1-13

Tags: Salvation, Satan, Spiritual Warfare, Doubt, Discouragement, Assurace, Fear  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Fear Men So Much Because We Fear God So ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 12, 2002

We fear men so much because we fear God so little. ...read more

Tags: Descriptions Of God, God's Judgment

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Engaging God's Power

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 14, 2011

ENGAGING GOD'S POWER Spiritual growth and success is a partnership with God. Paul captured this idea in Philippians 2:12-13, where he wrote: "continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." We work ...read more

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

William Randolph Hearst's Fear Of Death

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 7, 2012

WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST'S FEAR OF DEATH William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) was one of the wealthiest and most powerful men of the 20th century. At the height of his media career he was worth over $500 million. He built an enormous castle in the hills near San Simeon, California. At more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Tags: Fear And Worry

Our Deepest Fear Is Not That We Are Inadequate. ...

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 19, 2006

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45

Tags: Character

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Embraced Sacrifice Is Greater Than The Power Of Coercion

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Apr 8, 2022

"The cross has become the most widely recognized symbol in the world. It marks more graves, graces more jewelry, and sits atop more churches than any other design. The making of the sign of the cross is known from basilicas to baseball diamonds. Finding a logo has become big business, but no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 15:21-41

Tags: Sacrifice, The Cross, Symbols

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am More And More Convinced That Man Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever ...read more

Tags: Power

The Jaws Of Power Are Always Open To Devour, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the ...read more

Tags: Power

There Is Danger From All Men. The Only Maxim Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with ...read more

Tags: Power

Power Always Thinks It Has A Great Soul And ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak; and that it is doing God's ...read more

Tags: Power

Power In The Hand Of Lack Of Knowledge, ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power in the hand of lack of knowledge, inexperience and ego is ...read more

Tags: Power

The Greater The Power, The More Dangerous The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The greater the power, the more ...read more

Tags: Power

Power Will Intoxicate The Best Hearts, As Wine ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good ...read more

Tags: Power

Power Depends On Good Connections. The Train ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Power depends on good connections. The train with the locomotive, machinery with the engine; the electrical mechanism with the powerhouse. And in the ...read more

Tags: Power

A Fondness For Power Is Implanted, In Most Men, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to ...read more

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Human Nature Will Never Part With Power. Look ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Human nature will never part with power. Look for an example of a voluntary relinquishment of power from one end of ...read more

Tags: Power

It Is By Its Promise Of A Sense Of Power That ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is by its promise of a sense of power that evil ...read more

Tags: Power

The Only Prize Much Cared For By The Powerful ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The only prize much cared for by the powerful is power. The prize of the general is ...read more

Tags: Power

The Enjoyment Of Power Inevitably Corrupts The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The enjoyment of power inevitably corrupts the judgment of reason, ...read more

Tags: Power

What Is Needed Is A Realization That Power ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What is needed is a realization that power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without ...read more

Tags: Power