Sermons on Abusive Power:

I'm Just Talk'in About Tonight

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 24, 2001

Loss of moral integrity brings an end to the powerful potential of the child of God.

I¡¦M JUST TALK¡¦IN ABOUT TONIGHT JUDGES 16: 1-21 NOVEMBER 25, 2001 LAST SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT INTRODUCTION: Toby Keith ¡§I¡¦m just talk¡¦in about tonight¡¨ Song lyrics TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this morning has a lot in common with the song. We live in a culture that is obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Man Sees!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Jesus has the power to open the eyes of the blinded if they will but recognize their blindness and ask.

March 12, 2000 John 9 ¡§Blind man sees!¡¨ INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you from being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1

Denomination: Baptist

Invade The Darkness

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 8, 2002

Knowing that we have the power to invade the darkness of evil with our light!

INVADE THE DARKNESS (ACTS 26:16-18) INTRO: You will soon learn that the world in which we live is not as bright and glittery as one would desire. It appears that Satan is causing darkness to infiltrate our land and our lives. It is time for Christians, young and old, alike to: Invade the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Had To Happen…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 14, 2003

The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection

It Had To Happen… April 12, 2003 HHM Pastor Jim Parisi It Had To Happen… Something just had to happen. The time was near that God would loose his power through the resurrection How long can we let this go on they cried? Even when the devil thinks he has won by putting Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Passionate For God's Presence In Your Life

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Feb 27, 2003

Are you hungry for more of God’s presence and power in your life?

BEING PASSIONATE FOR GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR LIVES The Glory Of God If you read your Bible today – there is a very interesting passage about the presence of God. I want you to go to Exodus 40:33-38. Exod 40:34-38 34 Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:33-38

Denomination: Foursquare

Don't Lose The Sensitivity

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Tony Colson on May 17, 2002

This message deals with the power of grace that is present in a believer’s life NOW.

THE GIFT OF GRACE TEXT: 2 COR. 6:1,2 “We, then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Son Of God And Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus’ trial before the Sanhedrin as a confessional sermon seeking powerful Christianity

Jesus: Son of God and Son of Man. “Portraits of Christ” series February 9/10, 2002. Steve Simala Grant Intro: I haven’t been doing particularly well this week. If you were here last week and noticed my absence, you also heard it was because we were in the hospital with my 16 month old son, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

God doesn’t run out of compassion and He is not short on power!

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

The Growth Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power.

The Gospel of Mark #12: The Growth of the Kingdom Text: Mark 4:21-34 Thesis: To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power. Introduction: (1) After stressing the importance of our preparing ourselves to receive the Word, Jesus now emphasizes the way that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are As Grasshoppers In Their Sight

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

When we limit the power of God in our life to accomplish the impossible

"We are as grasshoppers in their sight" Deuteronomy 1:1-6 (Prayer) The underlying theme of the book that I hold in my hand is that Our Heavenly Father, Almighty God, wants to give us the good things in life and bless us not according to what we deserve but instead according to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Energizer Bunny

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 18, 2003

A very simple but powerful message, easy to preach and easy to add to.

The Energizer Bunny Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Titus 3:1 (KJV) We’ve all seen the commercial with the rabbit who can’t be destroyed because of it’s power supply. Every time some one comes up with a plan ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Everybody Plays Their Position Series

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Jul 1, 2003

How God’s power is engaged through servanthood and lay ministry.

GETTING IN THE GAME! Pt 4 – ‘When Everybody Plays Their Position’ 6.22.03 Well, today we wrap up the series we began 4 weeks ago, called “Getting In The Game!” Here’s what we’ve covered so far: Part one: ‘The Heart of a Team Member’ Part two: ‘Out of The Stands and Onto The Field’ Part three: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Majestic Is Your God

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

Giving God full supreme authority and power in all of your life.

How Majestic Is Your God? Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION For the next couple of months we will be taking a special journey. We will be traveling through the book of Psalms. Each week, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will engulf ourselves in the words of the psalmist. Psalms is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Use The Lord's Prayer As A Model

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to purpose, and the pathway to perfection!

Jesus prayed earnestly, purposefully, and with certainty. He knew that God answers prayer. "The Lord’s prayer" was given during Christ’s Sermon on the Mount to provide an example for how we should approach the throne of grace. Prayer is the prelude to peace, the prologue to power, the preface to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational