Sermons on Community Power:

Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007

being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Design For The Community Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014

God's design: singleness is a blessing, not a curse.

Today, we’ll wrap up our series on Biblical manhood and womanhood. I know that for the past four weeks, I’ve encouraged those of you who are single and who might be tempted to think that much of what we’ve learned over the past four weeks really isn’t relevant to you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Failure To Communicate! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2014

Language barrier separates more people than any wall could have, it is more effective than any national border.

Genesis 11:1-9-Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They had brick for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Church Community Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 17, 2019

This sermon and series is based from the "I Love My Church" series from Outreach Ministries. It has been heavily adapted to fit our context as a rural church. This week is all about breaking down the fences that keep us seperate from each other

I LOVE MY CHURCH WEEK 2- Community Key Passage: Hebrews 10:19-25 Before the Message: Obtain a small section of fencing. Wooden plank fencing would probably work better, but go with chain link if that’s all you can find. If you can’t find fencing, use an image of a wooden fence. Once fencing is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Discernment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006

The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

28th in the Ephesians Series dealing with the power of truth

Ephesians Series #28 “The Power of Truth” Ephesians 4:24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 REVIEW / INTRODUCTION Ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

Explores the deep connection between belief, faith, and prayer, emphasizing prayer's role in spiritual warfare and its significance for all believers.

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord, drawn together by our shared faith, bound by our love for Jesus, and united by our commitment to serve Him in truth and spirit. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. It's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Topics: Power, Prayer

The Power Of Authority

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 28, 2003

This message deals with the strong evangelistic current in the ministry of believers and the church.

I have found Meditative moods to be refreshing as well as enlightening. Perhaps David meant the same thing when he contemplated the well-being of the man who meditates both day and night with delight in the Word of God. He said that a meditative man was comparable to a tree planted by rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Son Power Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007

We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Receive The Power

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 20, 2022

It is God's promise, and He is not a man that he can lie. The power was poured and we only have to receive it. The power is the Holy Spirit.

I. CONCERNTRATION: on what the resurrected Christ commanded believers. 1. But you shall receive power, vv. 8. 2. After that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, vv. 8. 3. And you shall be witnesses unto me, vv. 8. 4. Both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

The Power In The Watergate

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

Exploring the power of the Word from a look at Nehemiah’s water gate.

THE POWER IN THE WATER GATE TEXT: Nehemiah 3:26; 8:1-3; Nehemiah 3:26 KJV Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. Nehemiah 8:1-3 KJV And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006

Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20, Genesis 33:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Influence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

God can use our influence for His kingdom and His glory

The Power of Influence Matthew 5:13-16 August 28, 2011 Morning Service Dr. John Geddie went to Aneityum, (Anatom) an island in Vanuatu in 1848 and worked there for God for 24 years. On the tablet erected to his memory these words are inscribed: When he landed, in 1848, there were no Christians. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Turn On The Power

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2020

Amazing events happen when you do that! When you lift up the name of Jesus and leave God in charge and believe God will supply the results, amazing things still happen!

Turn on the Power Today we celebrate Worship! We celebrate the act of having church! Today is Pentecost Sunday, today is church history! The day the Holy Spirit descended upon those who tarried and waited for the promise of the Holy Spirit to be fulfilled, is the beginning of the church as we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, Acts 2:12-18, Acts 10:1-6, Acts 10:24, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational