Sermons on Abuse Of Power And Position:

The Servant's Power Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

As we come to the rest of Mark 1, we are confronted with the amazing power & authority of God’s servant – Jesus Christ. Today, let’s look at the amazing power of God’s Servant!

The Gospel of Mark # 3 – “The Servant’s Power” Mark 1:16-45 Intro – 1. Have you ever known someone who abused their power or authority? 2. ILL - In Cuba, nothing was bigger than baseball, except for Fidel Castro. When he was 74, he grabbed an aluminum bat & walked to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Prevention

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Remember, it is not just what happens, but what does not happen that makes life victorious. God's providential prevention is a part of every life that is truly blessed

A great cholera epidemic sweep through London in the 19th century. John Snow observed that those who pumped water from the Broad Street pump tended to get cholera, but those who took their water from other pumps did not get it. He knew nothing about germs, bacteria, and polluted water, but he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. Not for salvation. Could a person be saved if they kept the third commandment, if they never once cursed, or never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Power Hungry

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Hungry Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Why?

POWER HUNGRY Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Positive Solutions For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2003

Faith for my deliverance is not faith in God. Faith means, whether I am visibly delivered or not, I will stick to my belief that God is love. There are some things only learned in a fiery furnace.

Christ’s Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (I John 3:18-20) "Let us love not merely in theory or in speech but in deed and in truth. By this we shall come to know (perceive, recognize and understand) that we are of the Truth and can reassure (quiet, conciliate and pacify) our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things work, you will probab

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem by Paul Fritz Luke 18:27-18:27 Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27, Luke 18:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Position, Privileges, And Possessions Of The Born-Again Christian

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 11, 2021

A list of Bible verses that reveal what God says about the Born-Again Christian

What God Says About You... Matthew 5:13 I am the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:14 I am the light of the world. Mark 11:23 24 When I speak according to the Word and will of God, heaven responds. Luke 11:9 10 I ask and receive; I seek and find; I knock and the door is opened unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:20, 1 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Raise Positive Kids In A Negative World Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram offers advice from years of pastoring and parenting on how to raise spiritually strong kids in the midst of a godless world.

Well, I’d like to welcome you because we’re on a journey together and our journey is to learn how to become effective parents in a defective world. And I wanna share a story with you. It’s a traumatic one and one that actually happened. I did a funeral about four or five years ago and in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Apr 3, 2007

The Good News is best when accompanied by Good Deeds. This sermon examines that.

The Good News + Good Deeds = A Positive Influence Shannon Lewis Living Springs Assembly of God Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com 04/01/2007 Act 10:36-38 36As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),37you yourselves know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:36-38

Lost At Sea - A Ship Adrift

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 27, 2018

Message about the lack of morality in America and Sexual Assault on Women

One of the hard things for preachers to do at times is to address issues of the current culture – but it is one of the necessary things – one of most important things Not to say that the 5 O’clock news headline should be the sermon title but applying the bible to everyday living as it relates to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Series

Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 24, 2016

Expository sermon of Sexual Abuse with regards to those who keep silent about the abuse or know of it taking place and doing nothing

“The Perversion of Love” The Silent II Sam 13:20-22 And her brother Ab′salom said to her, “Has Amnon your brother been with you? Now hold your peace, my sister; he is your brother; do not take this to heart.” So Tamar dwelt, a desolate woman, in her brother ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:20-22

Denomination: Methodist

Sexual Trash Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 1, 2019

Sexual immorality is a topic that the church cannot pretend is not a problem and must be dealt with directly despite how staggering the numbers are.

Sexual Trash Ephesians 5:3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. Last week we threw away the first piece of trash that we needed to get out of the way as we tossed pride in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ