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  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Restoring Lost Power

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 15,997 views

    It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

    Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth, As Powerful As Dynamite Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Truth, As Powerful As Dynamite Rom 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
     | 227,500 views

    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    A message to motivate Christians to display their changed life for the world.

    The Power of a Changed Life 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 March 17, 2002 Introduction: [Live testimony of a changed life] A changed life… • Authenticates the ministry of a church. (vv. 1-2) o Authentic Christian ministry does not require letters of recommendation or words of support from “celebrities.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Day Of The Lord's Power

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 15,536 views

    A sermon on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

    READING: 1 Kings 18:17-40 (Text v39.) Ever wondered why it is that a church can be small and struggling (and remain that way) - insignificant in the community - and not even looking like changing for many years to come; and then ALL OF A SUDDEN, through a series of events - a speaker comes with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Experiencing Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Gary Veazey on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 99,662 views

    A sermon about the resurrection power of God that should be at work in our life. The Resurrection of Christ was a spectacular event that happened 2000 years ago, but it still has power for today. Christ wants us to live in resurrection power everyday.

    EXPERIENCING RESURRECTION POWER John 20:1-18; Phil. 3:10 Intro: 1. The resurrection of Christ is one of the central points of Christianity – The resurrection was an amazing event – wouldn’t it have been nice to have been there on that day – to go to the tomb and see that it was empty – would we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Awesome Power Of God

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 26,611 views

    The power of God is available to those who will allow faith to work in their lives.

    Human beings are always impressed with power. A. At an Air Force base....... when there is an air show...no matter what one feels about the military and warfare...you can’t help but be impressed with the awesome power of these air machines. 1. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    The Power Of Perfect Love

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    Perfect love casts out fear. Peter’s love for the Lord helped him to overcome his fear of the wind and waves.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    God's Power, Not Ours

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,596 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “AND GOD WAS PERFORMING EXTRAORDINARY MIRACLES BY THE HANDS OF PAUL, 12 SO THAT HANDKERCHIEFS OR APRONS WERE EVEN CARRIED FROM HIS BODY TO THE SICK, AND THE DISEASES LEFT THEM AND THE EVIL SPIRITS WENT OUT. 13 BUT ALSO SOME OF THE JEWISH EXORCISTS, WHO WENT FROM PLACE TO PLACE, ATTEMPTED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Simmons avatar

    The Power Of Shared Suffering

    Contributed by David Simmons on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,430 views

    Because Jesus understands our suffering, we do not suffer alone.

    INTRODUCTION If I were writing the Bible, I probably would have left this passage out. After all, we have here not the image of the powerful Messiah that I would like to show off, but the figure of fear and frailty. For centuries we have recognized that Jesus was all God and all man, but here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of His Purpose

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    How Paul was lead by his power

    Power of His Purpose Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx. 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Intro: I want to start this message this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kept By The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 18,765 views

    Three biblical reasons for the saints security in their salvation.

    “Kept By the Power of God” Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church Emil Lucas’ parents immigrated to the United States from Germany and settled in Northeast Oklahoma about the time the Indian Territory became a state. Emil never married and after his parents passed away he stayed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    The Holy Spirit has the power to change lives and churches

    The Power of the Spirit Acts 2:1-41 I. The Filling of the Holy Spirit (Verses 1-13) A. The power falls 1. The disciples were together a.) This is a larger group than the twelve apostles and was estimated to have been approximately 120 of Jesus’ followers b.) They had gathered specifically to wait ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Harnessing The Power Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Learning to harness the REAL power of the Resurrection

    Since becoming a Born-Again Christian, I have always wanted to “know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death.” (Phil 3:10) I really desired to understand the “power of His resurrection.” As a young Christian, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Wield Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
     | 7,417 views

    There are two types of power in the world - secular power wielded to serve the individual and God’s kingdom power - given to serve others.

    Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem and when the moment is right, James & John take Jesus aside and ask him to grant them a favour. It’s a simple enough request. They want to sit on his right and left hand sides in glory. They’ve understood what he’s just told them about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican