Sermons on Discretionary Power:

Jesus' Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004

Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Restoring Power Of God's Word

Contributed by Patrick Keel on Jul 22, 2004

God’s word has the power to bring restoration to our lives.

The Restoring Power of God’s Word Nehemiah 7:73b - 10 If there is one thing that we, in the Pentecostal movement, have been concerned with over the years, it is revival. Looking back through the years, we can see revival upon revival that has taken place. We have seen the Brownsville revival, the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer, Faith, And Praise

Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 26, 2007

This sermon examines the power of prayer that the faithful can tap into all the time not just in emergencies.

The Power of Prayer, Faith, and Praise 2 Chronicles 20:4-12 Prayer Introduction Jesus taught that we should “always pray and not give up” · Not because God is hard of hearing · Not because God needs to be pestered into answering our requests · Not because God doesn’t want to answer us NO… Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Love: The Greatest Power In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 29, 2007

Of all the spirtual gifts, the Apostle Paul tells us that the greatest is love.

Love: The Greatest Power in the World I Corinthians 13:1-13 January 28, 2007 As I begin this sermon today, I am admittedly stepping out on what some might perceive as thin ice. I have Christian brothers and sisters who will vehemently disagree with much of what I am going to say. But this is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God's Power In Christian Living

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005

Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In Narnia: The Power Of The Lion

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Dec 8, 2005

Aslan presents a picture of Christ the conqueror, and we have victory through His power.

My cousin Stacy and her husband, Aaron, have a two-year-old son named Cameron. This past Halloween, Cameron dressed up as Spiderman. But when he tried to climb the walls and wasn’t able to, he was frustrated and disappointed. His parents had to explain to him that he was dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Christ In Your Life

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Christ has the power to significantly change your life.

The Power of Christ Isaiah 61:1-3 Jesus said, “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (Matthew 28:18) For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. (2 Corinthians 13:4) Here in Isaiah 61 we see a prophecy of the coming Messiah. It speaks of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Control Dissipates Power Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 29, 2003

Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace.

Man’s Failing Control Dissipates Man’s effort to control and secure the forces of life generates greed and idolatry. The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Man’s system simply does not work – if the goal is a good, Godly life of abundance and peace. Some things just don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Position To The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 29, 2003

There is not a law in our state that says you are to love me but there is a law against you killing me.

Our position to the powers that be. Rom. 13:1 -- 7. 10/05/03 There was this sheep farmer who lived in the hills of Idaho. Everyday, a man would go to a ridge and watch the sheep farmer tending his sheep. He decided he would count the sheep and pull a fast one on the farmer. So, he spent on a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Preserving Power For God's People

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 15, 2003

No people whose guardian is Jehovah God can be overcome while they are actively serving and obeying Him, for God preserves His people.

Preserving Power For God?s People Text: Ps.34: 7; I John 4: 4b; II Kings 6: 15-16 Intro: The biblical accounts of God?s miracles performed through Elijah and Elisha are some of the most extraordinary and exciting found in the pages of God?s Word. The account under consideration today, Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-16, Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Spiritual Power Is Lost Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 15, 2003

50 DAYS TO PENTECOST - part 6

✎ Thomas Edison and the lightbulb¨CEdison¡¯s invention continues to brighten our world. However, the lightbulb is useless unless it is connected to a power or energy source. The lightbulb is designed for a specific purpose, but it does not have the capacity to light up by itself. The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Working Of His Power" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2003

We must have the Spirit of Christ, to live the Christ life, to do the work of Christ (#7 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

If you will remember back to our coverage of verse one, you know that Paul called himself ‘prisoner of Jesus Christ’, and then he broke from what he seemed about to say, and began a rather lengthy qualification for that terminology. When we read verses 2-7 we find that he is reiterating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Releasing The Power Of Your Mind Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This is the first message in a series called Mind Games. It encourages you to use the power of your mind to love and worship God.

Mind Games Series #1 Unleashing the Power of the Mind www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 19, 2003 Today we embark on a five week series called Mind Games. This series will help you focus your mind on ways that will help you become a better person. The foundation of these messages ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Agreement Is A Smart Investment Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003

3 Characteristics of the Power of Agreement: Rebuild Relationships That Are Conflicted. Recognize the Benefits of the Power of Agreement Reap the Rewards of Praying With Agreement

“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you will have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two brothers along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witness.’ If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal