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The Power A Burden Brings

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 4,325 views

God gives us a burden before we can do anything great for Him

The Power a Burden Brings Selected Passages February 25, 2001 Introduction I. What is a burden? A. Webster 1. Something that is carried, a duty or responsibility 2. Something oppressive or worrisome 3. The bearing of a load or the capacity for cargo B. Our Christian Understanding 1. A burden is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Power And Control At The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001

based on 64 ratings

| 8,324 views

Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-18, Matthew 26:47-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Gift

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2001

based on 143 ratings

| 8,335 views

The Gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of Speaking in Other Tongues as the Spirit gives the utterance is not an option. It is commanded by Jesus for all believers to seek after this gift.

THE MOST POWERFUL GIFT Acts 1:4-8 “And being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith He, ye have heard of me. For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A Humble Community

Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001

based on 165 ratings

| 16,447 views

Submit yourself to the family of believers and experience the joy and wonder of a supernatural community.

The Power of a Humble Community Matthew 18:15-20 Pastor Jim Luthy At the beginning of the season, the Portland Trailblazers were considered a favorite to win the NBA championship. Their team consisted of no less than 6 former All-Stars and perhaps the greatest Soviet player in history. Through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ive Got The Power

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on May 20, 2001

based on 120 ratings

| 8,618 views

this Sermon teaches about learning how to stand on the authority that you have in Christ Jesus

Sermon Title: “I’ve Got the Power” Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 (KJV) “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” 🔹 Section 1: Introduction – The Breaking Point There are moments in life and ministry that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Come-Alive-Power

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 3,068 views

Four Words that help us come alive in Christ 1. Courage, 2. Confidence, 3. Commmunication 4. Companionship

Sun. Oct. 24/93 Jn.10:1-10 Come-Alive-Power Read John 10:1-10 What is it that Christ gives us ? <--- LIFE What do I have as a saved person? <--- We don’t know what that life means. - Paul’s salutation in every letter tells us what is ours --- Grace & Peace - Only ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mysterious Powers Of A Mother

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

based on 16 ratings

| 6,621 views

Mother’s day, What mothers say and know

Today I want to talk about a subject that I have to say is a complete mystery to me. Women…. Perhaps some of the other men here would agree that women even if we have known them for 10, 20, 40, 60 years or more, we (men) still only fool ourselves if we think we have a clue. As this subject is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Tapping Into The Power Of Forgiveness!!!

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Aug 10, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 6,440 views

Looking through the eyes of the adultress woman is the key to understanding God’s Forgiveness!!!

I heard a story of a boy who went off to college. The story goes as he was hooking up his computer, stero, cell phone charger, his lamp, printer, and palm piolit at his desk when he went to turn on his computer, nothing happend. He went back and looked at his wiring and everything was connected ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of God In Unity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2005

based on 40 ratings

| 10,808 views

The sermon speaks of our calling to unity and the power of God that works through our unified spirits. We must be unified in Christ because anything else is a sin before God almighty!

Intro: As the Untied states of America we are united because of what we have in common. We all have the divine right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness. As Christians we are called to be united because of Whom we have in common, the Lord Jesus Christ. We will see in Acts Today an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Baptist

"The Power Of Patience" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

based on 99 ratings

| 35,723 views

Eleventh in a series on the book of James. When problems overwhelm us, (1) We are tempted to Lose Patience, (2) We are tempted to Lose Perspective, and (3) We are tempted to Blame Others.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon #11 THE POWER OF PATIENCE JAMES 5:7-11 Is patience difficult for you? A man in Los Angeles, California was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tapping Into The Power Of A Dream

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

based on 15 ratings

| 11,499 views

I’m talking about a vision deep inside that speaks to your very soul. I’m talking about that thing which you were born to do.

19, June 2005 Dakota Community Church Tapping into the Power of a Dream Introduction: I am not talking about everybody’s got a dream lotto commercial. That is about escape not reality. I’m talking about a vision deep inside that speaks to your very soul. I’m talking about that thing which you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005

based on 106 ratings

| 5,964 views

Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon shows how encountering the power of Christ changes our lives for eternity, giving us the country of heaven.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Changed Life

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,119 views

This sermon challenges the hearer to understand the need to let Christ change our lives and show it.

“THE POWER OF A CHANGED LIFE” Galatians 1 INTRO – We, Americans, are obsessed with power. - Yesterday, I took my son and a couple of his buddies to a truck show in Greenville. Convention Center property filled with all sorts of trucks. Everybody showing off the power of their truck – power of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Power Of Place Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,971 views

Second in a three part series exploring the need for the church to rise up, and go into the city. This message looks at the implications of operating with "strength and courage."

(This sermon launched with the utilization of Google Earth to provide screen shots of the community we are located in. Could be personalized to each church’s community.) Kenneth Scott Latourette writes that from A.D. 500 to 1500 the church did not grow. It merely exchanged real estate. We gave ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Greatness Of His Power

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 31, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 3,956 views

Christ has given unto us all things to be winners with Him!

The Greatness of His Power Text: Ephesians 1: 19-23 19 I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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