Sermons on Abusive Power:

The Four Craftsmen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2014

Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).

THE FOUR CRAFTSMEN. Zechariah 1:18-21. The four horns (Zechariah 1:18) in this vision represent the nations which have scattered Israel (Zechariah 1:19; Zechariah 1:21). Horns are also used in Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation. Animals use horns to thrust and to overpower. The four craftsmen ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Can Do Everything

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 3, 2013

Job finally acknowledges the unlimited, colossal, enormous power of God! How about you!

He can do everything! Job 42:2" I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.”: Job finally acknowledges the unlimited, colossal, enormous power of God! How about you! He can remove that unwanted growth in your body without operation! He can ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Glory In His Bosom That Transfigures You And Me"

Contributed by Thomas Patrick-Joseph Hanks on Feb 6, 2013

This sermon focuses on the transforming power of God on our lives and on our duty to proclaim it as eyewitnesses.

Friends Run and Smith Creek Church of the Brethren February 10, 2013 “The Glory in His Bosom That Transfigures You and Me” 2 Peter 1:16-21 Scripture Text 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Fortuned 500 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2013

The witness of more than 500 at one time reinforced the resurrection of Jesus in a powerful way!

1. Power of Witnesses Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, put it like this¡­ ¡°If we were holding a trial to determine the facts concerning the resurrection, and if we were to call to the witness stand every witness who personally encountered the resurrected Jesus and we cross-examined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tests For The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014

Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Good Shepherd, Pt. 1

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 23, 2013

Sheep are dumb, directionless, defenseless. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, pt. 1 John 10:1-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoodShepherd1.html Don't miss the main message of the Bible: God loves us! With an infinite love He yearns for us, His fallen children...wayward sheep. The relationship of the Shepherd to the Sheep is intended to be a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11, John 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Fullness

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

A right fullness of the Holy Spirit leads others to Wonder, Understanding, Wisdom, Faith, Power

Acts 2:4 (AV) 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, ….. WEARE TOLD that "Nature abhors a vacuum." Aristotle (ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 384-322BC) first suggested that "nature abhors a vacuum" to explain why water pumps worked Apparent-. therefore, the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Pornography

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 23, 2011

HOW TO FIND FREEDOM FROM THE SATANIC ADDICTION OF PORNOGRAPHY THROUGH THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD

AN ADDICTION IS THE WORST DUNGEON ANYONE CAN DWELL. ANYTHING THAT CONTROLS YOU IS AN ADDICTION. AN ADDICTION IS DESTRUCTIVE. IT DESTROYS RELATIOSHIPS. IT DESTROYS YOUR PEACE OF MIND. IT DESTROYS YOUR LIFE. ONE OF THE GREATEST AND MOST TERRIBLE ADDICTIONS IS PORNOGRAPHY. THE HORRIBLE THING IS THAT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Advice For A New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

We can use the opportunity of a new year to change through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Good Advice for a New Year January 1, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can use the opportunity of a new year to change through the power of the Holy Spirit. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:6-8 Supplemental Passage: As obedient children, do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

That Pentecostal Fire

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

How The Tongues of fire at Pentecost demonstrates the power of God. Fire is a biblical image of God.

That Pentecostal Fire Acts 2:1-4 Fire has long represented God and the presence of his Holy Spirit. (strike match or a lighter) One day as Moses was tending his father-in-law's sheep, he saw an amazing sight. A bush was on fire, yet it was not being consumed. As he approached this unusual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Sexuality, Immorality, And Purity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2013

Sex outside of marriage and the Bible. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SEXUALITY, IMMORALITY, AND PURITY Heb. 13:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Purity.html Years ago there was a movie called, "My Best Friend's Wedding." Well, I attended my best friend's wedding, and there I married my best friend. Today is a great day to say something that needs to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Resurrected Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 10, 2018

Christians red to exercise their power over sin and live in constant fellowship with God Almighty

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE OF JESUS* Romans 6:6-14 King James Version (KJV) 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. 7 For he that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14

Denomination: Charismatic

The Life Giving Lord Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Having a life-giving Lord enables us to make three powerful and truthful statements…

1. “I am made right with God” (vs 10) Romans 8:10 And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die because of sin, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. ? I want to speak to those of us who may be faltering or doubting in their faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is An Altar Call Biblical

Contributed by Preston Stewart on Oct 6, 2018

This is a sermon to create a powerful altar call and teach your congregation the importance of coming to the altar.

Last week was very cool. So many people coming to the altar to pray for our church, some giving their life to Jesus, it was just an amazing moment for our church. But I must say, I was a bit discouraged as well. The reason for my discouragement was that it had never happened before, no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Fearing The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 20, 2018

God revealed Himself with power to the Hebrews of old to encourage them to trust and obey Him!

Please open your Bibles to Exodus 20….. We read in verse 1, “God spoke……”! God gave the Israelites the 10 Commandments which are applicable to us today through Jesus Christ. Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Words in Exodus 20:18-26…. Let us summarize the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible