Sermons on Easter Power:

Waiting For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

Power In Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

The Christmas story juxtaposes the powerlessness of the human actors with the great saving power of God revealed in the birth of his only Son Jesus Christ.

It’s a terrible thing to feel like your life’s out of your control. Like you’re no longer the master of our own fate. To feel powerless. As I was reading this Christmas story again this week, it struck me that that’s how most of the people in the Christmas story must have been feeling. Joseph has ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Seed

Contributed by David Insell on Feb 17, 2004

This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into prisions in the United states.

In this edition we are going to look at the power of the seed. I am going to explore the potential of the seed. I want you to look with me at Isaiah 55:11. We could call this ‘The Power of the Word.’ But we are going to call it ‘The Power of the Seed.’ When we look at Mark 4 it talks about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God’s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words

We worked out last week that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Continuing Acts of Jesus. Well, if Jesus has risen, has returned to his Father in heaven, how can he continue his work on earth? He needs to be present in and with his apostles doesn’t he? And that’s why he instructs them to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

The place of the Holy Spirit is in the life of Christian believers to carry on the work that Jesus started.

Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Struggles

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Power Struggles

Power Struggles Act 16:16-34 I. The Power of Sin. V16-17 Spirit of Deception A. POSSESSED BY A DEMON Spirit of Divination SHE WAS JUST A LITTLE GIRL 1. Strong’s defines the Greek word here as "a young girl, a damsel, a maid-servant, or a young female slave." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Prayers

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 11, 2004

WE SEE THE PRAYER OF ABRAHAM SHOWS PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER, THE PRAYER OF JOSHUA SHOWS POSTURE IN PRAYER,AND THE PRAYER OF JABEZ SHOWS PETITONS IN PRAYER.

POWERFUL PRAYERS GENESIS 4:25-26 Since that day in history, some 10,000 years ago, Christians have been bombarding heaven with their prayers. Some had been short prayers, some long prayers, some for self, some for others, some out of sorrow, some out of praise, some private , some public, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Kris Roberts on May 24, 2004

A message challenging Christians to control their tongue.

The Power Of Words 1. Introduction · Show “One Word” video clip Matthew 12:36-37 says… But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Strategy Of Power

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 25, 2004

A sermon on Ephesians 1:18-23 (adapted from an article in Truth for Today, February 1995)

Sermon for 5/23/2004 Ephesians 1:18-23 The Strategy of Power Introduction: A. Linda Down discovered real power and she needed it. She had dealt with the limitations of cerebral palsy all her life. One day, she got this crazy idea of running the New York Marathon. But Linda walked with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 25, 2004

Where there is no hope there is no power and if there is anywhere on the face of this world that there should be hope, it is in the church.

The Power of Hope Selected Passages The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a fantastic story of the struggle between good and evil. In the second installment, the Two Towers, open war has broken out and the forces of men have retreated to the safety of the great fortress Helm’s Deep believing that they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-4, Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Congregation

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 10, 2004

There is so much talk among self appointed prophets that the day of the gathering Church is over. I can’t sit back and let these words go un-challenged. God is into unity and its impossible to have unity sitting at home by ourselves or cutting ourselves o

The power of the congregation There is so much talk among self appointed prophets that the day of the gathering Church is over. I can’t sit back and let these words go un-challenged. God is into unity and its impossible to have unity sitting at home by ourselves or cutting ourselves off from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quiet Power Series

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 11, 2004

TheHoly Spirit may arrive with great or little power, great or little noise, but He always transforms.

Acts 2:1-4, 14-19 QUIET POWER 30/5/04S&C 4:10,13,14 There is a story about a sunken ship that illustrates the quietness of the Spirit, but at the same time, His Power in our lives. "Several years ago engineers building a new bridge over the East River in New York, discovered that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-19, Acts 4:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jan 2, 2003

Why can’t people help but say "I love this place" It is because of our purpose and strategy. This message deals with why we exist as a church.

“I Love this Place” part 1 (The Power of Purpose) Brian A. Moon One of golf’s immortal moments came when a Scotchman demonstrated the new game to President Ulysses Grant. Carefully placing the ball on the tee, he took a mighty swing. The club hit the turf and scattered dirt all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jan 4, 2003

The power of the love of God.

I. What To Do With This Love. 1. We are become rooted and grounded in the love of God. This will enable us to walk in it - Eph. 3:17-19; 5:1-2. 2. This is the "AGAPE" or the God kind of love. It is distinguished from any type of human love and is much more powerful. II. The Power Of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5