Sermons on Community Power:

A Transfer Of Power

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001

What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 8, 2006

Why should we believe the amazing story of the resurrection of Jesus? And if it is true, then how should it affect our lives?

Resurrection Power 3-27-05 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 (NIV) 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Praying With Power”

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Nov 10, 2008

Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key in or success as children of God—both in the way we overcome the devil in battles we face.

Intro: Chorus: ”God answers prayer in the morning, God answers prayer at noon, God answers prayer in the evening, so keep your heart in tune. Of all the disciplines of the Christian walk, perhaps the most important, the least practiced and the least understood is prayer. Prayer is absolutely key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006

We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unleashing The Power Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

As we look at the Book of Acts, what we find is that when we are connected to God through the Holy Spirit, great power comes. We are not created to live powerless existences

Breathe: Unleashing the Power Acts 1:4-8 2 Tim. 1:7 Herbert Jackson tells the story of when he was a new missionary who was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Power To Heal

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Jesus is the Provider of all our needs for body, soul and spirit. He is the complete Savior for every need.

THE POWER TO HEAL John 5:1-17 Holistic health is a relatively new field of health practice. Not only do the practitioners stress physical health but also emotional well being. All of us should realize we cannot separate our lives into separate compartments because one part affects another. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching With Power Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 18, 2024

When we share the Good News with people, be led by the Spirit and be fearless in his power.

PREACHING WITH POWER Text: Acts 13:4-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: “If I had 300 men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing but sin, and were determined to know nothing among men but Jesus Christ and him crucified, I would set the world on fire.” (John Wesley). 2. In a NT church, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 8, 2003

Pentecostal power comes when we recognize: 1. The Christian life is not about keeping rules, but about knowing Christ. 2. The Christian life is not just about salvation, but about transformation. 3. You overcome apathy with zeal.

John Wimber was a product of the Jesus movement in the 60’s. He met Christ in a dramatic way, and began reading the New Testament, beginning with the Gospels and then on to the book of Acts. He was excited about what he was reading, but when he went to a church he was disillusioned. The polite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 24, 2003

A battle within every believer is to keep us from living out the Eternal Life which Jesus has given us.

THE POWER OF A PROMISE 1 John 2:25-29 (25) And this is the promise that He Himself made to us; eternal life. (26) I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. (27) The anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you don’t need anyone to teach you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:25-29

Power In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 8, 2008

In Christ, we have unlimited power at our disposal.

Power In Christ Text: Eph. 3:14-21 Introduction 1. The word "power" is defined as "the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively." 2. Recently, I did an internet search on the word "power," and it yielded 1,210,000,000 results. Do you think that people find power to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Power For The Church Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Nov 9, 2006

Power For the Church is found in depth of relationship with Christ.

Introduction I. Our foundational verse this morning is Ephesians 3, verse 16 - 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; II. The letter to the Ephesians, and in particular Chapter 3 is speaking of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Love must be supernatural. In other words, it must be demonstrated in the worse possible moments to the most unworthy subjects, when we feel the worse. Or it is not of God.

The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Corrie Ten Boom in the book, Reflections of god’s Glory (page 69), wrote, “In Africa a man came to a meeting with bandaged hands. I asked him how he had been injured. He said, “My neighbor’s straw roof was on fire; I helped him to put it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018

A sermon that is part of my story interwoven with some theology of disability. I have Cerebral Palsy. The doctors told my parents that I would never walk or talk. God made me a preacher who walks just fine. Feel free to use my story for God's glory.

42 years ago today on July 1, 1976 there was a baby fighting for his life in the PICU at Saint Frances Hospital in Peoria. The baby had begun to breathe while still in the womb, and his lungs coated with fluid cutting off oxygen to the brain. The truth is that the doctors should have done a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 11, 2020

Love is the greatest power in the world, and if expressed correctly, will eventually melt the hardest of hearts.

THE POWER OF LOVE “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:16-17. God loved ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon highlights the transformative power of obedience to God's voice. It explores how obedience deepens our relationship with God, brings blessings, and unlocks the fullness of His purpose in our lives.

There’s a significant difference between hearing God's voice and obeying it. Many believers listen to God’s voice, but far fewer follow through with obedience. James 1:22 offers us a stark reminder: "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Other