Sermons on Abilities:

Where Is Your Free Will Taking You? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 1, 2019

Our free will is what got us in trouble in the first place. And unless we surrender it willingly and we are completely certain we don't ever want it back; God will not take it away from us.

Not only did God give each and every one of us a certain potential, but He also gave us the abilities to fulfill it. And the more we use them; the more pleased He is with us. As a matter of fact; our conscious involvements are expected of us by the divine. Jesus' parable of the three talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Galatians 5:13

Prevention & Cure Of Ebola Virus

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Aug 20, 2014

TTHE FEAR OF EBOLA VIRUS IS BECOMING SO ALARMING THAT CHRISTIANS ARE BEGINNING TO LOSS FAITH IN THE ABILITIES OF GOD TO CARE AND PROTECT HIS PEOPLE. THIS SERMON IS A CALRION CALL TO ALL CHRISTIANS TO RETURN TO GOD AND BELEIVE IN THE ABILITY OF GOD.

On a daily basis, every child of God makes a very important decision/choice - will I live in faith or in fear? These message is intended to help you understand the major significance of this one decision and give you the tools you need to choose wisely. Fear is something that does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Anglican

God Loves To Recycle

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2001

describes how God uses evil for good - influencing our ability to deal with people

February 18, 2001 Genesis 45:3-8,15 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of A Choice

Contributed by Edwin Strickland on Feb 15, 2003

This sermon looks at the ability of the believer to make choices based on the wisdom of God for an effective life.

The Power Of A Choice Genesis 13:10-13 I want to begin today by telling you that we live in a very sensual society. On a daily basis people make decisions thinking only of what will gratify their physical appetites. So many of the choices that are made never look beyond the here and now. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Need The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 1, 2002

The baptism in the power to witness. It is the divine ability to impact several witnessing areas of our lives.

Jesus is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God grow.The power to make this happen is not found in human effort but Spirit effort(Acts 1:8). The baptism in the Holy spirit is power to witness. It is the ability to witness in several ways. 1. It is the power to serve.(Acts 1:8) "But you will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005

The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healthy Heart

Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Mar 6, 2004

As the physical heart is to our bodies so is our spiritual heart to our leadership ability

THE HEALTHY HEART (An Outline Study) “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Oliver Wendell Holmes 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR HEART “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues.” Pro. 4:23 1. A healthy heart is the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Protection

Contributed by Kim Beckwith on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon about relying on God’s power rather than our own abilities.

10-30-05 GOD’S PROTECTION (Sermon delivered the week after a blooper in the pulpit brought the house down!) Ephesians 6:12-20 I want to address the thought of protection today and as I do, I hope each and every one of you will apply this message to your life…to your heart…to your walk with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Helpless But Not Hopeless

Contributed by Joel Wade on Oct 30, 2002

A picture of Gods ability to work through mans inability and bring him to a place of stability

3. And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God unto him? And Ziba said unto the king, ¹Jonathan hath yet a son, which is lame on his feet. 4. And the king said unto him, Where is he? And Ziba said unto the king, Behold, ²he is in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Samuel 9:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes Jesus A Great King?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

What Makes Jesus a Great King? 1) Ability; 2) Humility; 3) Popularity

When Pierre Trudeau passed away not too long ago I could hardly keep up with all the articles about the man and his career. I suppose that kind of coverage is only natural for a former Prime Minister of sixteen years. The articles I enjoyed reading the most were the ones debating whether or not Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of One

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 15, 2006

Don’t underestamate one person’s ability to do great things for God.

THE POWER OF ONE Joshua 23:10-11 "One man of you shall chase a thousand. For Jehovah your God is He who fights for you, as He has promised you. And take good heed to yourselves that you love Jehovah your God." Sargent York/Auddie ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

God has given us a precious treasure in our ability to choose to love Him

The dean of a university was at a faculty meeting when a professor from the antiquities department handed him an old brass lamp they had just acquired. The dean rubbed a smudge from it, and as he did, a genie appeared. “I’m the genie from the lamp,” he said, “and I’m here on a special assignment, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exalting In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009

Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Time For Change

Contributed by Carole Steinberg on Jan 12, 2008

God’s glory gives us the ability to make powerful changes in our lives.

Changes Happy New Year! It seems like each January we are faced with changes. That word change has been in the news much lately. Each of the presidential candidates claims they are the one who will bring change to our country. On a personal level, lots of people make resolutions in January, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God That I Serve Is Still Able

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Nov 1, 2007

The ability of God and the faith of His people must merge and integrate in order to experience the miraculous.

This particular passage of Scripture extracted out of the Holy and Righteous Word of God—deals definitively with three boys of Hebrew origin of Jewish descent and ancestry. It was after the Babylonian army had spread its empire from India to Ethiopia—that Jerusalem (the place of peace; the holy ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-17, Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist