Sermons on Abusive Power:

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Peculiar

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 25, 2008

There is power in living a life that is seperated unto God and serving Him in holiness.

Text: 1 Peter 2:9 [KJV] 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; I Peter 2:9-12 [The Message] 9-10But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Power Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 6, 2007

Eighth in a series from Ephesians. Resurrection power is the greatest power man has ever known because it can transform our lives.

What is the greatest power in the history of mankind? Some might argue that it is manmade power and for them, the ultimate man-made power would certainly have to be a nuclear bomb. The world saw that kind of power unleashed at Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II. And today’s nuclear ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Sin is powerful and deceptive and will hold a tight reign on you, but we can overcome

“The Power of Sin” Introduction: Does anyone struggle to live the Christian life? Do you ever look at the Scriptures and see that your life just doesn’t match? Do you ever wonder if the Christian life really can work? Do ever feel like you do things that you really do not want to do? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful News Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 20, 2007

The good news of God is powerful. It is the only news that can change a life and its destination.

Powerful News Good News of God By Greg Johnson March 14, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org/greg_johnson_blog Romans 10 It’s easy to become a news addict with all of the news outlets today. There are magazines, newspapers, the internet and nightly news. For the serious news minded there ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Conscience

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. N

The Power of Conscience Every Man’s Conscience Is The Custodian Of His Destiny. Your conscience largely determines the events of your life. You need a healthy conscience to avoid a shipwreck. Apart from the Holy Spirit, you are the greatest help you need to live a holy life. No policy can police ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Authenticity

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Fathers’ Day sermon

Luke 7:36-8:3 One of the Pharisees asked Jesusj to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment. 38 She stood behind ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus The Powerful Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2007

Jesus clearly demonstrated His power over every realm of existence while He was on earth. His power is still at work in those who believe in Him.

Introduction: A. When you were a child did you dream of having super powers? 1. Maybe you watched cartoons or read comic books and dreamed of being super strong, or super fast, or being able to fly. 2. I remember experimenting as a child to see if I could move or bend objects with my mind. 3. As it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Temptation

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Jesus ressurection demonstrates that we are Victorious

Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:10 Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 25, 2007

There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another.

The Power of Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sermon Objective: There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another. Intro: We have all watched infants who were on the verge of taking their first unassisted steps. For several days or weeks they stand alone confidently for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Consecration Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Faith gives us the power to live each day.

THE POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 1:1-3 Man is quiet an amazing creature and stands at the zenith of all creation. Man has been given the marvelous ability to communicate with the world around him and with others. He has been given the five senses of taste, feel, smell, hearing and sight. He has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Almighty Power

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 24, 2007

One simple act of kindness, with the power of God, is greater than anything human beings have made. God’s power is the Almighty power.

Sermon: Most of us, at one time or another, have flown in a commercial jet. They are powerful. You sit there at the end of the runway waiting for the pilot to spool up or rev up the engines, and you hear that whine, that loud whine as they get going and then the pilot releases the brakes and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational