Sermons on abusive power: showing 436-450 of 139,449

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 21, 2004

An Evangelistic message for the Church.

The power of the Church Where is the Power of the church, has it become the fear of the world, or just another religious entity? Where has your ordination come from, man or God is it paper or rock, is it a river of life or a stream of corruption? ORDA’INED, Appointed; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Sep 9, 2006

1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to ones to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C.S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty." 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pra

The Power Of Prayer script. James 5:16-18 (NIV) 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Community Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 18, 2006

Second in a series looking to inject our prayer lives with Biblical truths that can empower our prayer life. This message looks at the power of praying together, in community.

There was once a pastor who had a little five-year-old daughter, and the little girl noticed that every time her dad stood behind the pulpit, and was getting ready to preach he would bow his head for moment before he began to preach. The little girl noticed that he did this every time. So one day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Serving Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006

There is a necessity of having serving and compassionate leaders in the face of persecution and a dying world in need of a savior.

Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

Chapter 4 vv. 1-8 contrasted faith & works; vv. 9-17 contrasted law & grace; now in vv. 16-25 we see the contrast of life & death.

Romans 4:16-25 Children have a can do attitude: "I can do it my own self!" We chuckle at them. 1) Abraham & Sarah were as good as dead. • If ever there were 2 people with one foot in the grave, and the other on a bannana peel it’s Abraham and Sarah. He 100, she 90. No children, though they wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 26, 2006

A Sermon Outline showing the Power of the Blood to Redeem, Justify, give Access and Victory in the lives of believers

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD I POWER TO REDEEM Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; [AV] Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven. [CEV] a. THE PRICE of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Sep 29, 2006

The cross still is powerful

POWER OF THE CROSS 1 Cor. 1:18 I. 10 Yrs. PASTORING, 16 Yrs. PREACHING, 23 Yrs. SAVED & COUNTING A. Always Inadequate Preaching about the Cross 1. Great Sermons, messages 2. But yet not quite satisfied B. Been preached millions of Times 1. Still Love to Hear It 2. Story of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Unity!

Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Oct 1, 2006

There is power in unity. The early church demonstrated this, as they remained in one accord.

There is Power in Unity! (Acts 1 & 2) By Rev. Ruben Rivis Key verse: Acts 1:14 I¡¦ve always been fascinated by the early church as described in the book of Acts of the Apostles. The early church was a strong and powerful unit of simple, ordinary and like¡Xminded people who loved God with all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Covenant Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 9, 2006

Fifth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores covenant relationship between God and His people, through the life of Hezekiah.

(Significant inspiration, and insight for this message provided by Francis Frangipane’s booklet, "Prevailing Prayer.") We are nearing the end of our 40 Days of Prayer, and our series taking a look at some powers that can turn our prayer life into one of prevailing prayer. Last week, we took a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power And The Glory

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 11, 2006

Man vs. God at the tower of Babel

The Power & The Glory Gen 11:1-9 INTRO: Our text answer one of the great mysteries of life 1. The mystery of languages, The desire of man for unity, to be ONE, yet ends up splitting mankind into fragments, schisms & cliques I. An Undivided People v1-4 A. A United People: 1. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Attitude Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 11, 2006

Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude can: make or break you, heal or hurt you...

THE POWER OF ATTITUDE Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude can: MAKE OR BREAK YOU HEAL OR HURT YOU MAKE YOU FRIENDS OR MAKE YOU ENEMIES MAKE YOU HAPPY OR MAKE YOU MISERABLE MAKE YOU A SUCCESS OR ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Proverbs 23:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2008

Easter message where we can learn from the empty tomb what Jesus has done for us.

THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION LUKE 24:1-12 EASTER SUNDAY 3/23/2008 INTRO LUKE 24:1-12 I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I SURE HAVE BEEN BUSY DOING EASTER STUFF. AT CHRISTMAS, WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE CHRIST CHILD WHO CAME TO THIS EARTH TO SAVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Power Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 31, 2008

Have you come to know the "Power of God". Is He all powerful and capable of doing all things required in your life? God indeed is able, will we come to know Him fully.

“God’s Power”Ephesians 1:19-23 God’s Power that raises… God’s Power that brings us into Heaven… God’s Power that exalts… In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist