Sermons on Abusive Power:

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 23, 2009

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit is not a ritual but real; it is the coming of a Person. It is not about a program but a power. It is not about propaganda but witnessing.

Jesus gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem…” • They need to wait. No time frame was given but they were called to wait. • Apparently this is really important. They need to receive the gift the Father has promised – the baptism of the Holy Spirit. • They are not to leave the city until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Preaching The Word

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 21, 2009

Much of this sermon was inspired by Mark Dever’s teachings on Expository preaching from his 9 Marks of a Healthy Church series - a series that has greatly changed my view on preaching.

The Power of Preaching the Word Text: 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) As your pastor here at Ft. Supply Baptist one of the main things I want to do is make sure we have a healthy church. And so one thing that I do is search the Scriptures to see what the Bible has to say for not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power In An Eyewitness Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 5, 2009

Giving one’s testimony involves telling others 1- How we were before we met Christ; telling them about the circumstances that 2- Led us to meet Christ; and 3- The difference Christ has made in our lives since we met Him.

What is the most crucial testimony in a court of law? Actually there are three: One is a picture or video taken of a person committing a crime. But, depending on the quality of the picture, that can be ruled inaccessible. Another is an eyewitness that testifies they saw a person doing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10

Denomination: *other

Untapped Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

Prayer is the port through which supernatural power is released in our world and lives. No prayer, no power.

Sept 7 – Living the Supernatural Life – Part 3 - Untapped Power Last week something remarkable happened during our worship service. We learned about the power of calling upon God to intervene in situations – because God has limited Himself in this world to the prayers of His people. Then, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith On Display Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 15, 2009

Faith lived out has far reaching effects.

A new survey came out last week which reveals that Christian are losing their influence in the United States. “The nation has grown less religious in the last two decades … with a 10 percent drop in the number of people who call themselves Christians and increases in all 50 states among those ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praying With Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Acts reminds us that we also need to be praying with others to see God�s power at work.

Herb Miller (who was a pastor and now ministry consultant) tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night prayer meeting. The members of the church asked God to burn down the club. Within a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Jesus Name:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Let’s read the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and John for proclaiming Jesus, and the using of His name.

THE POWER OF JESUS NAME: Acts 3:1-16 + 4:1-20 Today we’ll talk for a little while about the power of the name of the Lord Jesus. First of all I want to read us the account of the lame man that was healed, and how the religious leaders of that day rebuked Peter and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerful & Glorious Gospel Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

The gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful in and of itself!

1. Afraid & Ashamed. Embarrassed & Intimidated.& Timid & Shy. a. I’m sure some of you can identify with these… at times we’ve all had a little bit of each in our lives. b. But it’s a bummer when it comes to Jesus isn’t it? c. I mean we don’t want to be intimidated… but we are. d. We don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Positive Giving Series

Contributed by John Mann on Dec 27, 2008

Being a giver will impact lives in 3 ways

MONEY IN HD: THE POWER OF POSITIVE GIVING Play Video From Rob Bell – Nooma: “Rich” Becoming a giver will do 3 things in our lives. It will… EXPOSE OUR TRUE COLORS Look in your notes at what the Apostle Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:7a. It says, “Let each one [give] as he has made up his own mind ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009

Living the Christ-like life is humanly impossible but He has given us His very Spirit, empowering us to live the lives He desires!

The Power of the Holy Spirit. It is impossible for anyone to experience a victorious Christian life or fulfill their God-given purpose in life without the direction and empowering of the Holy Spirit. Example: Peter was cowardly and often very ignorant before being filled with the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of One Life

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 7, 2009

A New Year Challenge

At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Paul's Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth through preaching

“THE POWER OF PAUL”S PREACHING” Text: Col.3:1-15 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Word of God is the only source for spiritual enlightment. Paul is preaching that the saints at Colosse might be established in the faith, and then that they might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In God's Word

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 12, 2009

Bible

THERE IS POWER IN GOD’S WORD! Psalms 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. POWER BELONGETH UNTO GOD: Ephesians 6:10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Father's Blessing

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2008

This message encourages Dads to use their amazing power of blessing in order to help their children.

- The idea of “blessing” seems odd to us. It’s not a concept that we use very often. - We will even say things like “God bless you” without actually thinking that it means anything except just that it’s something nice to say. - Yet it’s all through the Scripture: 467 times in the Bible, with 108 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Power

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

Are you struggling with day to day life?

Before we read the Word this evening, I want to ask you all a question. Whenever you recieved first Jesus as your Lord and Saviour, what instructions were you given? How did you understand the basic principle of a christian life? We looked at some things this morning that define christians, but I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal