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  • "Speaking Truth To Power" Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012
     | 6,695 views

    “All power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely..."

    “Speaking truth to power” Saint of God, We are taking our time reexamining the historical Jesus in the light of His life and sayings. What did He really mean? And what should we make of the fact that millions around the world have died for this man who called Himself “the ...read more

  • The Power Of Doing Good

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,134 views

    Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

    Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

  • Pride, Power, And Perseverance

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,364 views

    We must wait for God’s timing; God knows what is best.

    Pride, Power, and Perseverance January 8, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must wait for God’s timing; God knows what is best. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 2:1-11 Supplemental Passage: After you have suffered for a little while, the God of ...read more

  • Your Greatest Power

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    I want you to ask yourself, "What do 1 see as my greatest power?" If your response is, "I have no power", then you couldn't be more wrong

    YOUR GREATEST POWER Proverbs 1:28-33; 22:6 l Corinthians 10:13 2 Cor. 6:2 Jn. 10:10, 27-29 Ezek. 18:1-4, 20 Josh. 24:15 Jas. 3:2 24 year old Danny Simpson was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank. Danny was convicted for stealing $6,000 at gun point. The irony is that the gun ...read more

  • Nothing More Powerful

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012
     | 3,198 views

    Nothing is more powerful than a Christian living and sharing his faith. God shows us this here.

    Acts 16:25-34. It is the most powerful force on the face of the earth. And it is also the most under-rated. It can cut through rock. It can move houses and trees and cars. It can rearrange landscape. Take it away, and everything dies. Add it, and things come to life. What is it? It's water. We ...read more

  • The Power Of Positive Repentance

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,352 views

    Taking criticism is one of the hardest things for us humans. When it comes to God's critique of our lives, and areas He needs to touch, we often react with our natural human defenses. But Paul in addressing the subject with the Corinthian church, gives us

    What happens when you realize you’ve blown it? You have done something, said something, held an attitude about something—and somehow you get called on the carpet. Perhaps it’s by the Holy Spirit, maybe by a Bible study, or listening to a sermon, or even someone else telling you ...read more

  • The Spirit And Power Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,785 views

    John the Baptist came in the spirit and power of Elijah, a short message on what that was: 1. A passion for the lost 2. Nation changing prayer.

    The Spirit and power of Elijah. PPT 1 (Series Title) PPT 2 (This scripture) Lu 1:15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb. Lu 1:16 "And he will turn many of the sons of Israel ...read more

  • Requirement And Power Of Salvation. Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 2, 2011
     | 2,779 views

    Belief that Steadfast.

    Topic: Requirement and Power of Salvation. Belief and Steadfast. Text: John 8:31-32 (CEV) 31 Jesus told the people who had faith in him, "If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 1 Belief (pistis); to ...read more

  • Having Power With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 13 ratings
     | 16,053 views

    Most spend their lives living nominal Christian lives with little or no power. If you and I desire to be more than mundane believers and to have power with God I believe we need to have four key elements – humility, faith, perseverance, and holiness.

    Having Power with God Genesis 32:22-30 Jacob spent a night encountering God. At the end of that night his name was changed from “Jacob” which means “supplanter”, “heel catcher”, or “deceiver” to Israel meaning “having power with God”. Jacob was changed. No longer was he going to live his way. As ...read more

  • Power Over Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain.

    Jesus gave us hope when He conquered death. In confronting and conquering the tomb of Lazarus, He demonstrated that the believer’s hope is not in vain. The believer will be raised from the dead, resurrected by the great shout of the Lord’s power. Tonight we are going to see Jesus confront death ...read more

  • Having Power With Men

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    If we are to have a positive influence upon others which will draw them to Christ, as believers we must live holy, consistent, Spirit-filled, and hospitable lives.

    Having Power with Men 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 “For we are unto God a sweet savor or the fragrance of Christ) among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life.” Last week we ...read more

  • The Power Of A Binding Precedent

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    God is bound to his word. We can remind God of His promises.

    The Lord rules over all of creation with majesty and power. His laws govern the whole universe — all of nature, every nation and all the affairs of men. He rules over the seas, the planets, the heavenly bodies and all their movements. The Bible tells us: “He ruleth by his power for ...read more

  • The Power Of Sound Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Talk 4 in in series. A look at how sound doctrine orders relationships within the church family.

    It’s amazing what persistent teaching and training can do. Geoff Huegill (a successful Australian swimmer) lost 40 kg to win the 100m butterfly at the recent Commonwealth Games. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that ‘Huegill had feared disappearing under a pile of beer cans and pizza boxes before ...read more

  • The Power Of The Blood And The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 51,410 views

    When the church removes the central theme and central action of the church it becomes ineffective and nothinig more than a social club. We need to make sure we keep the blood and the cross in the church.

    “The Power of the Blood and the Cross” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to ...read more

  • Gods Extraordinary Power

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
     | 4,858 views

    Paul in Ephesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 19 verses 1-20. Reminder: • Acts is primarily a history book, • An accurate record of the early church. • It is not primarily a theological book, i.e. a book you base your theology from, • That’s why we have the letters, or ...read more

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