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  • Larry Elder avatar

    Let's Be Powerful

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Living off accomplishments of the past will cause spiritual death.

    Let’s Be Powerful Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:15-19… Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Praise

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 195 ratings
     | 42,356 views

    Jehoshaphat’s victory shows us how praising God gives us victory in the battles of life.

    It was Easter morning, 1799, and the people of Feldkirch, Austria, were terrified. Indeed, they believed this Easter would probably be the very worst day of their lives. Outside the gates stood the army of Napoleon, and he wanted in. The citizens were ready to raise the white flag of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 23,087 views

    1. The power of pentecost is the power to witness. 2. The power to witness does not come from us, but from God. 3. A lack of witness indicates a lack of power.

    The Power Of Pentecost May 19, 2002 Acts 1:1-8 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Power Of Perception

    Contributed by Emory Goodman on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 69,193 views

    So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. Yet, our perceptions of events, words, and people can be entirely wrong, why?

    THE POWER OF PERCEPTION Perception is a powerful thing. So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. How we perceive is based on what we think we hear or see. Yet, our perception of events, words, people can be entirely wrong. Why? Let’s look at perception: I. Perception ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

    The Power of Life (Mt.28:1-7;16-20) Each Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ rising from the dead: “up from the grave He arose (we sing) with a mighty triumph oer His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign…Hallelujah! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Power Of The Cross

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    Jesus offers us power through His death on the Cross and His resurrection from the dead.

    The Power of the Cross Selected Passages April 20, 2003 Introduction Max Lucado – “No Wonder They Call Him The Savior” “The cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all cynics. It’s hope lures all searchers… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Transforming Power

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    This is sermon 1 of 6 on based on the kind of church it takes to be an Acts 2:47 church. Many sources were used including several on Sermon Central

    Transforming Power Meridian Christian Church is a “2:47” Church - 24/7! What is a 2:47 church 24 hours a day – seven days a week? In the next 6 weeks we are going to have the adventure of a lifetime together as we investigate, study and explore the Bible to learn what it is and what it means! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of The Blood Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,400 views

    In this passage, we discover the power of the blood of Jesus.

    THE POWER OF THE BLOOD Hebrews 9:11-14 All through the epistle to the Hebrews, the author seeks to show the superiority of Jesus Christ. In this chapter he shows that the New Covenant is superior to the Old. Under the Old there was a tabernacle, though made according to the pattern God gave, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Power Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

    Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Powerful Witness

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,841 views

    God gave us John the Baptist as an example on how to have a powerful witness.

    Text: Matthew 3:1-17 ETS: This passage details the early ministry of John the Baptist. ESS: God gave us John as an example of a powerful witness. OSS: God’s people will be effective witnesses. PQ: What are the characteristics of a powerful witness? UW: Characteristics Title: A Powerful Witness I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Shubert avatar

    The Power Of 'nevertheless'

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 57,993 views

    With but one word, we can change the course of a dialogue, a situation, and an entire life; it all depends on how we harness The Power Of ’Nevertheless’.

    The Power Of ‘Nevertheless’ Num.13: 23-33 Luke 5:4-6 Mark 14:35-39 I. Introduction A. In the English vocabulary, there are a handful of words that can change the entire context of a sentence, a conversation, even the outcome of an entire situation. B. In our text today, a single word has changed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    When we get away from the source of our power we become weak, getting back to the source.

    The Power of Christ Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Waiting For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

    Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Power In Powerlessness Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    The Christmas story juxtaposes the powerlessness of the human actors with the great saving power of God revealed in the birth of his only Son Jesus Christ.

    It’s a terrible thing to feel like your life’s out of your control. Like you’re no longer the master of our own fate. To feel powerless. As I was reading this Christmas story again this week, it struck me that that’s how most of the people in the Christmas story must have been feeling. Joseph has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Insell avatar

    The Power Of The Seed

    Contributed by David Insell on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 63,473 views

    This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into prisions in the United states.

    In this edition we are going to look at the power of the seed. I am going to explore the potential of the seed. I want you to look with me at Isaiah 55:11. We could call this ‘The Power of the Word.’ But we are going to call it ‘The Power of the Seed.’ When we look at Mark 4 it talks about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational