Sermons on Abusive Power:

God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021

There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Keys To Becoming What God Wants You To Be Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 24, 2006

Think about what God has done for you because of your spiritual connection to Christ and then act in the Spirit’s power.

1. THINK… Think about the benefits of being spiritually connected to Christ. A. Think about what Christ has done for you in the past: “You DIED.” Christ has given you a new LIFE. Believers, at the moment of their salvation, spiritually participate in Christ’s death and resurrection. “I have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Godly Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006

God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007

Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014

It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter Christ Powerfully Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 12, 2015

The focus of the book of Revelation is Jesus. This message gives us a powerful encounter with the One who makes everything right.

Series: Victorious! “Encounter Christ Powerfully” Revelation 1:1-20 Open As we get started this morning, turn in your Bibles to Revelation 1 and have that ready as we go through the message this morning. Last week, we began our study through the book of Revelation. This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Danny Presswood on May 7, 2002

Could ther be a SPIRITUAL FAMINE in the United States today? If so, what can we do about it?

A FAMINE IN THE LAND Genesis 41:53-42:3, Amos 8:11-12 Have you ever been REALLY hungry or thirsty? Can you think of a time when you were REALLY, REALLY hungry or REALLY, REALLY thirsty? I can honestly say I KNOW REAL THIRST! As you know I keep a glass of water handy when I preach – I have this ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

What The Household Holds, Partnership Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 7, 2009

people in Partnership is the key to purpose, potential and power in the local church household. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

God purpose of Salvation for the Lost in the world today will be worked out through His Church. God has given His people a purpose to preach His Gospel, make disciples ……. Mark 16:15 It is God desire that His Church/Body be alive and well in the world today. A Body made up of many parts with each ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Mocked Today?

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2014

Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and especially emotionally! Mockery does not affect the body but it puts tremendous strain on the mind and shatters the heart of a person.

Are you mocked today? Listen as I read Matthew 27- 28 “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.” Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jezebel

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

When people are into control, power, prestige, and having it their way, they own ugly souls.

Jezebel (topical) 1. Sometimes information is hard to come by: A little woman called Mount Sinai Hospital. She said, "Mount Sinai Hospital? Hello. Darling, I’d like to talk with the person who gives the information about the patients. But I don’t want to know if the patient is better or doing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 11, 2001

Gideon’s experience encourages us to trust in the power of God to deliver and bless.

June 3, 2001 Moving from Cowering to Courage. Judges 6:1-16, 7:1-24 Reading: 2 Tim. 1: 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. 8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fatal Attraction

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 10, 2001

Deals with the power that sin has over us and what it will do if not dealt with.

A FATAL ATTRACTION! JUDGES 16 (v 4-5,16-20,30) In this life I have discovered that everything that seems good to you isn’t necessarily good for you…! There are some things in this life that you may find yourself drawn to that are not meant for your good… Even though they may seem enjoyable to you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-30, James 1:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have A Dynamite Church

Contributed by Tracy Thompson on Feb 11, 2003

Preached this sermon to challenge our Church to access God’s Power for ministry.

Intro: In the passage of Scripture we read, We see in Acts 1:8 that Jesus told the Disciples that they would receive power when the Holy Ghost came upon them. In verse 4 Jesus commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and to “wait for the promise of the Father”. Then we read of the disciple going to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let Jesus Open Your Life

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003

This sermon seeks to drive home a precise and powerful message without being drawnout

LET JESUS OPEN YOUR LIFE Rev 3:8 (I preached this sermon following the testimony of a woman who had lived a very painful, sexually prostituted and drug addicted life. The sermon could be used by others following a testimony OR it certainly will stand on its own two feet and preach by itself as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness