In Sermon Illustrations: "Power"

What It Lies In Our Power To Do, It Lies In Our ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our ...read more

Tags: Self

God's Word Will Accomplish His Desires And ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 8, 2009

God’s Word will accomplish His desires ...read more

Tags: Power, Word Of God

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Like A Poison. It Can Take You Over. ...

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 6, 2009

It’s like a poison. It can take you over. Before you know it, it can turn us into ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:28

Tags: Power, Love For God

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Answer To Our Dilemma

Contributed by Bokang Abednego Nkhahle on Oct 7, 2019

The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon while he was busy threshing wheat to hide it from the midianites. And said to Gideon, the Lord is with you mighty man of Valour. The one who reside in you is bigger that your dilemma. Gideon did not realise his potential until the angel appeared to him and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12

Tags: Power, Authority, Be Courageous

Humility

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Jun 27, 2021

The Western meaning of humility derives from the usage of the Hebrew speaking Jews, Latin speaking Romans and the Greeks, in particular Greek speaking Christians of the first century. In all three languages the word used to describe humility means "low", as in low to the ground: the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Tags: Service, Humility, Power

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel In The Lion's Den

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2022

Need this picture displayed for illustration: https://www.freebibleimages.org/illustrations/moody-daniel-lions/ Charles Stanley tells of a time when he was struggling with much opposition. In the midst of the turmoil, an elderly member of his church invited him to her apartment for lunch. He ...read more

Tags: Fear, Almighty, Powerful

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Name Is Gossip

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Feb 11, 2025

I am more deadly than a shell from the howitzer. I win without killing. I tear down homes, break hearts, and wreck lives. I travel on the wings of the wind. No innocence is strong enough to intimidate me, no purity pure enough to daunt me. I have no regard for truth, no respect for justice, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:20

Tags: Gossip, Power Of Words

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Pray For Tasks Equal To Your Powers. Pray ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you ...read more

Tags: God's Provision, Descriptions Of God, Endurance

We Have A Power Implanted In Us Which Would ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"We have a power implanted in us which would lift us up above all hindrances, carry us over all ...read more

Tags: Grace

The Snake With A Flat Head

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jul 25, 2018

Main Idea: Jesus defeated the devil and all the devil’s power is gone. Verse: “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19 NKJV). Illustration: A snake came into my living room. ...read more

Tags: Power And Authority, Power Over Satan, Satan Defeated

Denomination: Charismatic

John Piper Says That Sin …"Gets Its Power By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

John Piper says that sin …"gets its power by persuading me to believe that I will be more happy if I follow it. The power of all temptation is the prospect that it will make me happier." ...read more

Tags: Temptation Resisting

When We Think Of Power And Strength We Have ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007

When we think of power and strength we have images like WWF and body-slamming 250 pounds on the mat! Or husbands suggesting something to our wives and they agree – now that’s power! It is short-lived but we’ll take whatever we can get! It’s the picture of “My Big, Fat, Greek Wedding” – the husband ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Most Powerful Is He Who Has Himself In His Own ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Most powerful is he who has himself in ...read more

Tags: Self

Mel Gibson Has Been Named The "Most Powerful ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 14, 2008

Mel Gibson has been named the "most powerful Christian" in Hollywood by Beliefnet. Clout is defined as a celebrity who has the sway to choose their career direction, while keeping their faith and even injecting it into their work in subtle or not-so-subtle ways. Denzel ...read more

Tags: Television And Movies

Lack Of Will Power Has Caused More Failure Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Lack Of Will Power Has Caused More Failure Than ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

Only Those Who Do Not Seek Power Are Qualified ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 29, 2008

"Only those who do not seek power are qualified to hold ...read more

Tags: Authority

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Prayers Lay The Track Down Which God's Power ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 9, 2006

"Our prayers lay the track down which God’s power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, his power is irresistible, but it ...read more

Tags: Prayer Adoration

Books, I Found, Had The Power To Make Time ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Books, I found, had the power to make time stand still, retreat, ...read more

Tags: Books And Literature

If Computers Get Too Powerful, We Can Organize ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a ...read more

Tags: Computers