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The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mark Bauer on Aug 1, 2007

God does answer prayer if we ask, seek, knock.

The Power of Prayer There is a priest in Dublin, Ireland named Father Foster He tells about the day he parked his car on a rather steep slope close to his church. His little terrier was lying on the back seat and could not be seen by anyone outside the vehicle. Father Foster got out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of An Invitation! Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

As a church on mission this summer we want to be going, growing, loving, and inviting. When I say, inviting, I’m talking about a church that welcomes others, just like Jesus had welcomed us into His family for the glory of God (Rom 15:7).

Think about the power of an invitation. While I was growing up my parents would, many times, invite some of the neighborhood kids over for lunch or dinner or to celebrate the holidays with us. My parents always made room at the table. I had no idea at the time but years later they told me that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2011

God's power is unleashed when we pray.

Praying With Power Romans 15:30-33 Rev. Brian Bill 4/3/11 In a small Texas town, a bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and many prayers. Work progressed right up till the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Church

Contributed by Anthony Stander on Mar 8, 2021

The Church of Jesus Christ was born in the fires of Pentecost...

THE POWER OF THE CHURCH The Church of Jesus Christ was born in the fires of Pentecost: Act 2:1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Restrained Power Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: RESTRAINED POWER A. Walk up to a group of BOYS playing basketball or baseball and ask what quality each of them would like to possess, and you’ll get answers like: “To run fast.” “To jump high.” “To be strong.” 1. Not a single one of them would answer, “I’d like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Mom

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Prayers Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Oct 23, 2025

This is the 18th sermon in the series.

POWERFUL PRAYERS PSALM 119:145-152 INTRODUCTION A. There are some powerful prayers recorded in biblical history: 1. Elijah prayed that it would not rain, and it did not rain for three years (Jam 5:17). 2. The early church prayed for boldness to proclaim the word despite persecution, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Submission

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010

Submitting Yourself to God

POWER OF SUBMISSION Rom 6:12-16 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof. 13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

Praise keeps us power oriented, but lack of praise leads us to be problem oriented. When we do nothing but focus on problems we tend to be led downward to pessimism and discouragement.

Sometimes we take the wisest man in history too seriously. Solomon said there is nothing new under the sun, and those who take this as the last word can become pessimistic. What is the point of being an explorer if there are no new continents to be discovered. The poles have both been reached, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Power To Heal Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Power to Heal” Luke 8:40-56 A sermon for 9/5/21 Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC We live in a day of declining trust in authority. People don’t trust the government to protect us. The recent chaos abroad has made it worse. People don’t trust their denominational leaders - that’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, Acts 19:11-12, Acts 8:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Source Of Power Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

This teaching presents the true and living God revealed in the Holy Bible as the source of all power. David wrote: God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. (Psalms 62:11) When God repeats something it is because it is very important.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES TITLE: THE SOURCE OF POWER - LESSON 1 OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson you will be able to: • Identify the source of power. • List eight ways God reveals His power on earth. • Give a Scriptural reference which explains why God reveals His power on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 1, 2005

To motivate the hearers to RECEIVE their powerful deliverance through PRAISE by accepting and TRUSTING GOD (without UNDERSTANDING HIM).

by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: A believers’ ATTITUDE of PRAISE AND SITUATIONAL ACCEPTANCE leads to IMMEDIATE DELIVERANCE because it COMMUNICATES to God that HE IS TRUSTED without being UNDERSTOOD. REFERENCES: In everything give thanks: for this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Repentence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2016

In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus teaches some powerful lessons about repentance.

The Power of Repentance Luke 13:1-9 Haddon Robinson tells the story of a young woman who talked to her minister about the sin of pride. She says, “Every Sunday I come to church and look around and think to myself that I am the prettiest girl in the church. I try to stop but I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006

The Pentecost event tells us of our great need of the Holy Spirit. We must be convinced of two truths: (1) Lives can only be changed with His help, and (2) we can witness effectively only by His power.

Today is Pentecost Sunday. We want to read about the birth of the church in Acts 2:1-8. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, and everyone knows it is Christmas. We remember His resurrection, and most people recognise that Easter is a special day to the Christians. But when we talk about Pentecost – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible