Sermons on ask authority and power: showing 871-885 of 187,942

Clashes Of Power Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005

The series of clashes with the Pharisees reveal their blindness - blinded to (1) the true identity of Jesus and (2) the needs of man. Learn therefore that the power of life is in Jesus, and the focus of life ought to be the needs of others.

The 5 clashes Jesus had with the Pharisees: Mark 2:7 "Why does this fellow talk like that? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone? - Jesus has authority on earth to forgive sins! Mark 2:17 "Why does he eat with tax collectors and ’sinners’?" - Jesus has come to save ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2007

There is only one power at work in the last week of Jesus’ life - not Pilate’s, not the religious leaders’ - but the power of His love for the world. This power kept Him silent and drove Him to the cross.

John 15:9-13 9 "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrection Power

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 9, 2010

Until the resurrection of Jesus Christ, death was a dark and foreboding prospect. But, when Jesus rose from the dead He gave us a new hope for life beyond the grave. That same powerful transformation can be yours today. As we look at what happened to the

John 20:19-31 Purpose: To see how the resurrection changed the disciples. Aim: I want the listener to love and serve Christ passionately. INTRODUCTION: The southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power For Service

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 30, 2016

WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE WITH THE ULTIMATE POWER THROUGH JESUS CHRIST

TOPIC: POWER FOR SERVICE TEXT: MATT 10:1-8 MEMORY VERSE: “For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Ghost 1Thessa. 1:5a INTRODUCTION: The last three verses of the nineth chapter form the proper introduction to the mission of the twelve, as evident ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 30, 2021

Prayer - the whisper of the soul, has four dimensions. The mystery of Prayer connects us to God; it is the glue that fastens our heart to God and focuses our mind on Him. Prayer is the breath of the soul in sync with the song of the Savior.

How many of you are inspired by Art? Motivated by music? Stirred by a poem? Touched by colors, patterns, and designs? Moved by nature? Changed by Relationships? In a very similar way – we should be inspired, motivated, stirred, touched, moved, and changed by our Prayer Life. Prayer – The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 14:3

Denomination: United Methodist

Power For Mission Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006

The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I personally think we are at a significant crisis in the church of America.

Power for Mission Series: Book of Acts #6 Acts 1:8[1] 11-20-05 Intro: Show Movie clip from “Mission Impossible #1”.[2] The mission God has given us to do is impossible—absolutely impossible without the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit. I. Impossible MISSION As long as we think it is just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007

The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Focus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to shift their focus from the temporary, visible world to the eternal, unseen truths of God, fostering a deeper, focused faith.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather to seek solace and strength, from the Word of God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound spiritual revelation, a revelation that is as old as the scriptures themselves, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Topics: Focus

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 20, 2010

The tongue has power for much good and for much evil, as these proverbs explain.

Introduction From now through summer we will explore the wisdom of the proverbs as found in chapters 15 and 16. You may wonder why I have chosen chapters 15 and 16 to preach. There is a profound reason. They are the middle two chapters! I intentionally chose a “non-method” so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of A Calling Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 3, 2006

Fourth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the acceptance and movement on a divine call from God.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon, and the series "Prevailing Prayer" taken from Francis Frangipane’s booklet of the same name.) Everyone grab a Bible. When you get one, hold it up in the air. We have a bit different type of message this morning in that we are simply going to take a look at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Powerful Persuasion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012

In any non-profit organization, especially like a church, you have to persuade people, either to invest time in the church or to do something that is right, or change an area that they might have chosen. How do you persuade people? Paul gives a beautiful

Philemon ILLUSTRATION: Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

"Power In Surrender" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

"Powerful Protection" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

There’s only one sure Source of protection

Psalm Steps> Psalm 121 “Powerful Protection” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re studying the “Songs of Ascent”, sung by Jews traveling to Jerusalem for the high holy days. We read in the Gospels how Jesus as a boy of twelve made the pilgrimage with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009

In this message the fcous is on how the resurrection changed everything. One man recently told me that his church does not make a "big deal" of the cross. The cross and the resurrection are CENTRAL to our faith. Without them we have nothing.

“The Power of the Resurrection” Acts 3:11-26 A crowd has now gathered to see a man who has just been healed. Imagine that for years and years they have watched as this man’s family and friends have carried him everyday to the Temple gate to beg for money. That was his job....that was his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist