Sermons on empower:

Ministry Of All Believers

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Aug 23, 2007

This address is meant to validate the work of people already serving in ministry and to empower those who are wanting to minister in the church.

Clovis Christian Church 12 August 2007 Body of Christ, on behalf of church leaders I must apologize to you. For the sake of expedience we have short changed you and let you be cheated out of the greatest pleasure and blessing of the Christian life. With good intentions we have surrendered to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Grace

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 2, 2015

The entire New Testament is dedicated to revealing the dynamic process of God's grace empowering us with the love and dedication of Jesus.

Illustration An old man lay drunk in the street causing a policeman to confront him with: “Get out of the street or I am going to run you in.” A young preacher witnessed this and was moved to interrupt the policeman: “If you will allow me I will aid the old man.” The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcomers Sermon Ii: Overcoming The Negative Effects Of Yielding To Temptation Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome as did Joseph and Jesus, learn the principles that empower children of God not only to recognize but to withstand the temptations of life.

Overcome the Negative Effects of Yielding to Temptation When teaching Christians of your caliber and high level of maturity, my assumption is that yielding to temptation is for the most part a thing of the past, and that you have become a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Tarry Until Ye Be Endued

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 11, 2017

We can recalculate as many times as we want but there is no alternate routes (The church must be empowered) again.

Lu 24:49 Tarry Until Ye Be Endued You and I will never mature spiritually until God's words to us are taken personally as they are written. It seems that we all have this ability to take God's word and sift it until all that is left is what we like. What is comfortable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reform, Not Revolution

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2015

The Church has always been in need of reform, and the Holy Spirit empowers true reformation rather than revolution.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2015 Last Sunday in October Reformation or Revolution? Today, the last Sunday in October, is called “Reformation Sunday” by Protestants. In two years, they will celebrate the five hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther’s dissent. As we today remember ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

We do not live the Christian life in our own power, but in God’s. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said: “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) The word translated power is the Greek word dunamis. Dunamis is used 120 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 10, 2022

Paul prays that the Colossians would do more good deeds, understand God more, be empowered by God and be thankful.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:9-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-10-2022 Prayed For Maxine and I have been married for almost 30 years. There are very few things I know for sure in this life but one of them is that Patrick, Maxine’s stepdad, prayed for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

All That We Hope To Be Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024

The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Holy Lives In An Unholy World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore our calling in Christ, the challenge of living a holy life in an unholy world, and the empowering nature of God's grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God, I am so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're gonna dive into the deep end of the pool this morning as we explore a powerful passage from the Book of Judges. Today, our focus is on understanding our calling in Christ, living a holy life in an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:4-5

Topics: Not Compromising, Calling In Christ

But You Shall Receive Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to fully trust in God's provision, be empowered by the Holy Spirit, and act as His witnesses to the ends of the earth.

Good morning, church family! I have a message for you today that will empower and encourage you, one that I believe will light a fire in your hearts. It's all about the promise of God's provision, the power of the Holy Spirit, and our call to receive and act. Today, we're going to dig deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Topics: Desire, Filled

How Do We Compete In Today's World? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the empowering and transformative power of knowing Christ, living in that knowledge, and navigating life's challenges with Him by our side.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're diving deep into one of the most empowering and affirming scriptures in the Bible. We're going to talk about the extraordinary power that comes from knowing Christ, living in the reality of this profound knowledge, and how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Topics: Reality, Knowing Christ

The Importance Of Youth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Explores how the church can empower, equip, and encourage the younger generation to carry forward the faith with enthusiasm and commitment.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. How wonderful it is that we gather once again in this sacred space, a place where our hearts find solace and our spirits are nourished by the Word of God. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a passage from the Gospel of Mark, a passage that speaks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Topics: Equipping, Youth

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2016

Each Christian receives at least one spiritual gift from God to be used in His service.

1. Clark Kent's Deathbed Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, "What's that big "S" on my T-shirt? Superman? What's that?" How sad! Even sadder is the fact that figuratively many Christians on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do We Eat And Drink His Blood? Does It Really Empower Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016

Take eat and drink of my body. That is a command our Lord Jesus made. There is no getting away from it, but should we do this. Why is it relevant, and where does the power emanate? Do we need to know? Can we wriggle out of it, with consequences?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th August 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Prayer: "In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Episcopal