Sermons on Capability:

Power Of Persistence

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings; it is the ability to continue even when you feel like quitting.

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Up In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Guidelines for Youth on their Spiritual Journey

Today, I want to share some important reminders for the youth. In our modern culture, young people face many challenges. It is crucial for them to understand that they have the power to overcome these challenges. Sometimes, the real world can make us feel overwhelmed, but we must remember that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Topics: Youth, Spiritual Growth

Requirements Of God

Contributed by Shashi Marian on Feb 26, 2026

Prayer is basically communicating with God. We usually plead God for our needs. Even though He knows what we need in our lives yet He wants us to ask of Him. Similarly, we need to understand that there are certain things that God requires from us. Let us look into a few such in the following lines.

As we require and expect lots of things from God each day it is important for us to understand that there are certain things that God also requires from His people. He is a Loving God filled with compassion and mercy for His people. He also has some expectations from us, which we are gonna look ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Can Do's For Life's Can't Do Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 5, 2004

Paul buoys himself and the Phillipians with a promise from God that encompasses twelve can do’s that are antidotes for the poison of "can’t do attitudes":

Twelve Can Do’s for Life’s Can’t Do Attitudes (Phil 4:13) "I can do everything you ask me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power." (Phil. 4:13 - Living Bible) "I have strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Effective Prayer Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

prayer/supplication/thanksgiving

How to Have a More Effective Prayer Life Phil. 4:6-7 Please visit my sermons page for hundreds of free formatted text versions of my sermons along with ready-to-go Powerpoint Presentations. www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ------------------------------------ Unexplainable peace (passes all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Still Be God, No Matter What I Do!!

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 30, 2004

God wants to be master and Lord of our lives, but, God will still be God, no matter what I do!!

God will still be God, no matter what I do!! Have you ever walked into a meeting and notice someone say, “Well, now that he’s here we can finally get started.” Or, have you waited to get an important paper signed or stamped and knew you couldn’t do anything else until you got that paper signed or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Situation Looks Mighty Bad

Contributed by Derrick Garth on Aug 10, 2001

Sermon of inspiration (Dry Bones)

Situation Looks Mighty Bad Ezekiel 37:1-4, 7-10 Delivered at Pleasant Ridge 2001 Rev. Derrick P. Garth Introduction: If ever there was a time that we need a breakthrough. If ever there was a time that we need a word from the Lord now is that time. It don’t take a rocket scientist to figure out ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Way Through Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004

Temptations will come and God is right there with us when they do.

The Way Through Purpose Driven Life #27 Cornwall/Montreal February 21, 2004 Sometimes, in spite of what we considered together last week, temptations seem overwhelming and seem that the only answer is to give in to them. Even though we might know that each temptation provides and equal opportunity ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Bear Your Cross

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 15, 2003

Are we willing to bear the cross of Jesus even in the face of persecution?

I have thought long and hard about today’s sermon. This particular topic has been mulling around in my mind for several months. In light of certain incidents over the past few weeks, that “still small voice” down inside told me that now is the right time. Several phrases in today’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of A Second Chance

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 14, 2003

A sermon on Peter’s three denials: It is a call to understand that God gives us second chances in life and we aren’t to squander them.

The Power of a Second Chance April 2, 2003 Pastor Lynn Floyd Introduction: Read Mark 14:27-31, 66-72 “You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “’I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” Peter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling God's Purpose

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 28, 2005

To know and understand God’s call on your life.

Fulfilling God’s Purpose We all have a purpose and a destiny upon our lives whether we know it or not. Truly our purpose is to fulfill the will of God upon our lives, but in order to do that we have to know what the will of God is and then begin to walk in it. Generally we all have a purpose to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Those Grumblin' Israelites

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jun 6, 2005

God took the Israelites out of Egypt into the desert. Why? So that he could mature them into the people He wanted them to be. Are we prepared for the desert in our own pilgrimage as Christians?

Those Grumblin’ Israelites: Pilgrims in the desert Intro I am not sure what your day has been like so far, but it cannot be going worse than the experience of Mathieu Boya. Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, a shot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Power You Already Have

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 15, 2005

We are victorious through Christ. The same power that raised Jesus to life is at work in our lives. So let us BELIEVE in His power and ACT UPON it.

Eph 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. Theme: Verse 18 I pray also that the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mopping Up Operation Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 29, 2011

People have to be clean before entering the presence of God, and only Jesus can do the job.

This is taking forever, isn’t it... preaching through the book of Revelation. It doesn’t have the familiar comfort of the gospel stories, or the practical theology of Paul’s letters, or the colorful stories of the Old Testament heroes. It’s just one clashing, disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed