Sermons on Abilities:

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What’s The Name Of Your Mountain?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2011

When you focus on the problem, instead of focusing on the problem solver, when you let your mountain get in your line of vision, thats when your faith becomes little or small, thats when it becomes only about your ability, instead of Gods Amazing Ability!

Whats The Name Of Your Mountain? Mark 11:22-24 NKJ 22. So Jesus answered and said to them, Have faith in God. 23. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be removed and be cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extraordinary Power Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002

This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Anointing Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 15, 2003

The ability to minister is made possible through the anointing of the Holy Spirit. This sermon teaches this truth and shows true evidences of the anointing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ANOINTING In the Old Testament the principle of anointing was revealed in the bestowal of ability through various types, symbols and functions. For example the High Priests had oil poured upon them, as did Kings and Prophets. Each of these groups had specific roles in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only God Knows How

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 3, 2002

God’s plan include; peace, welfare, a future and the ability to hope again despite how present circumstances may be

Only God Knows How Jeremiah 29:10-14 In our society many people are wondering what’s going to happen next. People are making fortunes attempting to predict the future. They’ve made some of their money off Christians.. Cleo, the Jamaican born Floridian, has made countless millions off people in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Work

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

When God gives us a task or a responsibility, He also gives us the ability and strength necessary to do that task.

Doing The Work Exodus 3:1-4:13 by S. M. Henriques There are few things as frustrating and discouraging as being given a job to do, and not knowing how to do it. The more active you are as a person, and as a Christian, the more demands there will be made on your energies, your time and your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Were Do Miracles Come From?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 17, 2008

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CLAIM THE ABILITY TO CREATE MIRACLES, MOST OFTEN IT IS DEPENDENT UPON SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD

WERE DO MIRACLES COME FROM? MORE POPULAR TITLE: HOW TO MANUFACTURE A MIRACLE “ “ “ : 12 EASY STEPES TO MIRACLE MAKING DID WE CALL THE WRONG PREACHER? EVERY GOOD GIFT (Jas 1:17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008

Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

When we come to christ he offers us the ability to exchange an old way of life for a new way of life.

The great exchange Matthew 16:21 - 28 (NIV) 1. Ask to turn to the scripture. 2. Set the Stage: The scene starts out with Jesus and his disciples coming into Caesarea Philippi a. Jesus was asking His disciples whom do the people think the son of man is? b. They answer “some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 19, 2006

As we place our total trust in God’s ability to save us we will continually find that God is faithful!

God is Faithful! Daniel Speaks to Us Today series By Greg Johnson October 18, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel Chapter 3 Daniel chapters one and two focus on Daniel; chapter three focuses totally on his three friends, Sadrach, Meshack and Abednego. These three find their self in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Gets It Done

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2010

Messages from Grace will change anyone because it's God's ability working through us that brings change and hope.

Grace Gets it Done Psalm 118:22-24 The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. 23 This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Most theologies agree that Moses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Heart

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

God has given us the ability to find our way home if we should ever come to our senses.

The parable of the Prodigal son is the third of the “Lost” parables but there is something different about this one. In the parable of the lost sheep, the shepherd goes out looking for the lost sheep. In the parable of the lost coin, the woman turns the house upside down trying to find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revealed Truth Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013

Apostle Paul spoke under the anointing power of th eHoly Spirit and not limited to just his own abilities.

Revealed Truth of God 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 This morning we are going to continue to be in the series “lessons learned from the Apostle Paul” Today looking in the book of 1 Corinthians stuck between chapter one- a chapter describing the power and wisdom of God and chapter 3 on how much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

When Your Friends Dont Get It Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 22, 2016

One of the most important qualities that makes us a good friend is the ability to listen and then understand what our friends feel.

When Your Friends Don’t Get It (Mark 14:1-9) 1. A woman goes to a bank in NYC and takes out a loan for $5,000. She leaves her Rolls Royce as collateral. They carefully park it in their garage, confused as to why a millionaire would take out a loan for only $5,000. Two weeks later, she returns. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Trumps Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

We are sorely tempted to institute rules that limit our ability to love. In God's kingdom love always trumps rules.

Luke 13:10-17 “Love Trumps Rules” INTRODUCTION It is amazing to me that a brief story of a diminutive, hunchbacked woman who came into contact with Jesus in a small synagogue in an isolated village in Galilee over two thousand years ago can have such a tremendous impact on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran