Sermons on Abusive Power:

The Power Of His Presence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 26, 2021

King Solomon had one thing he sought to emphasize in the building of the temple: the presence of God. 

THE POWER OF HIS PRESENCE 1 KINGS 8 Introduction The world's most expensive building is the Abraj Al Bait, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia - government owned complex of seven skyscraper motels designed to cater to the Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca. The royal clock tower has world's ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons In True Power Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 3, 2019

Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019

Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019 Text: Luke 9:43-55 Intro In shaping the lives of those who enter the reign of God… Jesus is reorienting human nature to live in the way true life really is. There are many aspects of life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

We will examine three distinct qualities that the power of the Holy Spirit wants to give to us. This is what we can have when we have the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 8 Romans 8:26-30 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy Spirit. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Self Encouragement

Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Oct 28, 2020

In life everybody faces discouragement but the levels of management differ. Others are quick to overcome it while others take a while and some succumb to it and give up.

This season of COVID -19 has caused a lot of stress in all aspects of life. Many people’s emotional status is messed up. So much fear, hopelessness and discouragement are looming around. So this sermon is meant to encourage believers that no matter how terrible your situation, hope will arise, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Prayer For Easter Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Get this: the very energy that powered the first Easter is available to believers every day. The very energy that powered Jesus from the grave is offered to believers every day.

Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church family in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll stand in your doorway, but I will not come inside.” Jesus doesn’t tell Zacchaeus, “I’ll look in your window, but I will not come inside.” No, Jesus says instead, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5b)

We are in a short series of sermons entitled The Truth about You. And we conclude this series with a very famous story, the story of Jesus and Zacchaeus. This is the last of Jesus’ personal encounters (in Luke’s gospel) before He arrives in Jerusalem to be tried, crucified, and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Start Again

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

The only permanent thing in life is change

The only constant thing in life is change. Change requires changes and adjustments. Change is permanent and constant. Some change causes permanent damage and loss and require rebuilding and redoing. Other changes require people to start afresh at the beginning. There is also change that elevates, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

A Prayer For Easter Power Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 14, 2021

God is offering you power and a whole lot of it. The Bible says God makes His power available to you.

Many of you are working to restore kitchens and bathrooms in your homes as water pipes have burst in freezing temperatures from several weeks ago here in Texas. I am so grateful for the kindness I hear from so many of you as you respond to church families in need. You opened your homes and helped ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Patience (2021)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Brethren

Your Testimony Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 7, 2022

Give God glory by telling the story of God’s grace in your life.

How many of you have had a root canal? I had my third one on Monday. Do you feel my pain? To say they’re unpleasant is an understatement. Actually, since becoming a member of the root canal club, I can give testimony that the thought of having a root canal is more painful than the actual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021

Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Has The Power Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 4, 2021

Essential King Jesus: Jesus has all authority and all power to forgive sins.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: HE HAS THE POWER MARK 2:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 2:1-12 [4:02] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.2 INTRODUCTION… HE-MAN (p) He-Man is a superhero and the main character of the sword and sorcery-themed Masters of the Universe franchise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Desperate Prayer

Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 16, 2021

No situation is hopeless as long as we keep on trusting God.

THE POWER OF DESPERATE PRAYER. TEXT :ISAIAH 38:1-7 🔑📖 Isaiah 38:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 38:2 Then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-3, 1 Samuel 1:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of His Name!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 8, 2021

The Name of Jesus is the Highest Name by which God has chosen to reveal Himself. This two-part series explores the Names of God. (Sermon inspired and borrows heavily from the book "More Power to You" by T. F. Tenney).

The Power of His Name! Introduction Acts 3:1-11 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Supernatural Power And Prayer

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

I want to speak to you about the three gifts of the Holy Spirit, which incorporate the voice of God. The gift of Prophesy, the gift of Tongues, and the gift of Interpretation of Tongues.

Supernatural Power And Prayer Introduction: There are a total of nine gifts of the Holy Spirit which fall into three different types of categories. They categories are: 1. The mind of God. This includes a. The gift of Wisdom b. The gift of Knowledge c. The gift of discerning of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal