Sermons on Empower The Membership:

How Can I Ever Forgive You?

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Encourage and empower the beleiver to cherish teh forgiveness they have from their heeavenly Father so much so that they will continually forgive each other.

NIV Matthew 18:21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22 Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 "Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

What 'praise' Means

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jan 11, 2003

Epiphany 1 - the Baptism of Our Lord: God is truly praised when He empowers the life of the believer through the forgiveness that Christ won.

Praise is important. Praise generally makes us feel appreciated and it gives us a sense that people care about us. Today we had the privilege of praising our brother Robert for the time, effort, hard work and investment of his heart for the sake of the congregation. And it was good. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Surpassing Love Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Feb 15, 2003

Paul prays for the church that we would know the surpassing Love of God which empowers His people to live holy lives and to be the church!

Surpassing Love Ephesians 3:14-21 Focus: Paul prays for the church that we would know the surpassing Love of God which empowers His people to live holy lives and to be the church! Function: To illustrate the love of God from Scripture and challenge with the question: Do you know the love of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Testify Of The Coming Christ

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Mar 12, 2003

They were not to preach it in their own strength but were to wait on God for his empowering. They were God’s witnesses, in his timing and with his power.

Testify of the Coming Christ HHM Pastor Jim Parisi March 9, 2003 Rev. 12: 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Rev 12:11 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholly Walking Holy

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Aug 4, 2003

Our spiritual walk is defined by: bearing fruit, growing as we walk, empowered with each step, and giving thanks throughout the walk.

WHOLLY WALKING HOLY Scripture: COLOSSIANS 1:9-14 Dr. Thomas J. Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 1, 2001 BACKGROUND: A. Walking has become big business, big news. 1. Supreme Court got involved in whether you walk or ride in PGA. Casey Martin has severe disorder in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 2, 2014

God makes the case that we are sinners, lost, and helpless; we need a redeemer who will first intervene and then empower us by his Spirit.

How Did Romans Get Into Isaiah? (Isaiah 59:1-21) 1. I have told some old jokes before, but never this old. 2. Archaeologists discovered a 3rd century Roman joke book (in Greek) 2009. 3. Seriously, here is one of the jokes. “…about a barber, a professor and a bald man who go one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Transforms 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2011

Grace is not God allowing us to sin, nor is it His empowering us to perform a holy lifestyle. Grace is Christ's holiness imputed to us.

Dakota Community Church May 29, 2011 Grace Transforms 1 Ephesians 2:6-9 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Qualities Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jun 26, 2023

Last week I talked to you about Pentecost and 5 qualities of the Holy Spirit. 1. He empowers Christians to witness to the unsaved

Pentecost: The qualities of the Holy Spirit Lesson 2 Last week I talked to you about Pentecost and 5 qualities of the Holy Spirit. 1. He empowers Christians to witness to the unsaved 2. He gave the people the gift of tongues to do witness. 3. He convicts people of sin. 4. He gives us ...read more

The Birth Of The Church And The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Jun 26, 2019

The birth of the Christian Church was ushered in by the promised gift of the Holy Spirit through whom our lives will transform and empower us to transform the world

The Gift of the Spirit and the Birth of the Church In the old traditional culture, the word of God was passed on to the next generation from parents to children through the telling of stories. These stories were told to ensure the important messages from God did not die with the older generations. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

For Spiritual Power Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 4, 2024

Paul was writing from prison yet prayed for the church that they gain spiritual power. What is this power and how can it empower us today?

One of Terri’s all-time favorite movies is Aladdin. Now, I’m not talking about the live-action remake. If you’re going to watch Aladdin with her, it had better be the original Disney cartoon. The villain of the movie was Jafar, the grand vizier of Agraba. Jafar was the chief advisor, second in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of The Lord As Your Strength Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

The joy of the Lord is not just a fleeting emotion, but a deep, abiding strength that empowers believers to endure hardship, remain steadfast in faith, and overcome challenges.

Title: THE JOY OF THE LORD AS YOUR STRENGTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said to them, 'Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:4, John 15:11, James 1:2-3, Psalm 16:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 22, 2025

The Holy Spirit, transforms our thoughts, intentions, and purposes to be Intune with the truths of God so that we can be empowered to live like Christ.

Our scripture for today is lifted from Act chapter 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let us pray……. The Holy Spirit is third person of the Trinity. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:16, Isaiah 41:10, John 16:8-11, Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23-24, Galatians 5:13-26, Mark 9:43-48, Deuteronomy 30:18, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through Heaven's Eyes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

Through heaven’s eyes we are God’s image-bearers, redeemed in Christ, Spirit-empowered, and destined for eternal glory and joy.

Part 1 – Heaven’s Mirror This morning I sat on the rim of the Grand Canyon. The first rays of sunlight brushed the endless cliffs, and the canyon floor lay hidden in blue shadow far below. For a long time I simply listened—to the hush, to the breath of wind, to the immensity of rock and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Genesis 1:27, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Philippians 4:12, Matthew 25:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist