Sermons on External Power:

Jochebed & Miriam Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 23, 2022

3400 YEARS OF MOTHERS

HAPPY MOTHERS’ DAY TO YOU ALL! [Excitedly] I HAD THIS GREAT IDEA FOR A MESSAGE TODAY – I WAS GOING TO CALL IT “MOSES, JESUS & ME!” WHAT DO WE HAVE IN COMMON? ALL THREE OF US HAD MOTHERS WHO RAISED TROUBLEMAKERS! SO I SAID TO MY WIFE, “WHAT DO YOU THINK, HON – IS THAT A GREAT IDEA OR WHAT?!” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 1:8-12, Exodus 1:15-17, Exodus 2:1-10

Pray Your Heart Out Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. One is abiding in the Word. A second one is to pray your heart out.

IMPRISONMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN CHINA is on the upswing. One report says there has been a drastic increase of assaults on Christians over the last year. That’s China, but that’s not the only place it’s happening. You can probably guess the other countries that are among the most hazardous for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Join Murderous Gangs (Proverbs 1:8-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

Gangs can make you quite the offer: power, wealth, and community. But join, and you'll end up dead. The passage turns into a broader appeal to avoid ill-gotten gains.

Introduction Although my wife Heidi and I have been married for less than 5 years, we’ve moved a lot in that time period. We’ve lived in three states, 3 apartments, and two houses, and we feel a bit like gypsies without a real home. For some people, this frequent moving is a normal part of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:9-19

Gideon Defeats The Midianites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 29, 2022

The Israelites invited Gideon to become their king and to found a dynasty, but he refused, telling them that only God was their ruler (Judges 8:22–23).

Gideon Defeats the Midianites In time, Israel again turned away from Jehovah and began to worship false gods. The Midianites had hurt the Israelites for many years - for seven years, they stole the Israelites’ animals and destroyed their crops. The Israelites hid in caves and mountains to escape ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Greater Than Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2022

This message is about the power of love and that Scripture proves that it is greater than faith. Faith is activated and sustained by love.

Love Is Greater Than Faith Scripture: Matthew 24:12; First Corinthians 13; Hebrews 11:6 I had a conversation with someone several weeks ago about the things happening in the world. We discussed the attitudes that are prevalent in the United States; attitudes of hate by those who truly believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, Galatians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of King Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

If Jesus were king, and He is, how would you describe His reign? What if you knew the characteristics of Jesus that would help you respond with excitement and anticipation for His kingdom? Get ready to discover what kind of king Jesus is!

What Kind of King is Jesus? Matthew 8:1-17 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) We are continuing this morning with the second of our 9-message study in the book of Matthew. The book of Matthew is one of four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Remember Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2022

2 Timothy 2:8-13 gives us encouragements when suffering for the gospel.

Introduction Late one night, Emanuel Lighe returned home to find police waiting for him. There was a death in the village, and Lighe’s name topped the suspect list. Cuffed and detained, Lighe was questioned well into the night at the police station. He was refused the right to leave. Hours turned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2018

a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, to help us become more Christ like to the world. This focuses on Gentleness

Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 May 27, 2018 VIDEO of a fight at Wisconsin Dells Water park this past Mothers Day. Found on youtube. Sometimes you have to laugh, because if you don’t you’re certainly going to cry! That was a scene from the Wisconsin Dells this past Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Pyromaniac

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 23, 2019

God has a special affinity for fire.

PYROMANIAC God is the Original Pyromaniac Lk. 12:49,50 49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! Lk. 3:16 John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Signs And Wonders

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 8, 2019

Jesus said the supernatural Signs and Wonders are to “accompany those who believe” (Mark 16:17a NIV), and they should be fully understood by every Christian that they are to accompany them wherever they are.

Many within the church believe that after the Apostles died and their writings were collected in the New Testament, the place of Signs and Wonders in evangelism has passed, and Christians should not pursue them today. This does not mean miracles don't happen. It just says they are not the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8, Mark 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Acts 13:7-12, Exodus 4:1-6, John 10:38, John 15:22-25, Luke 7:18-23, Acts 2:22, Hebrews 2:3-4, Hebrews 13:7-8, John 14:11, Matthew 28:18-20, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos: Galatian 3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Our inheritance is one of power. The greatest sin is deny it by failing to try and use it for the expanse of Kingdom

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching The Cross

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023

It is not our words, our strength, or our own person that has any power in the work that we do for Christ, but it is the power of God through Christ that we are able to do what we do and how we do it.

The sermon that Peter delivers at the temple is transcribed in Acts 3:11-26. Peter cures a blind beggar who has asked for alms while John enters the Temple to pray. Acts 3:1-10 describes the healed man leaping up to praise God. When this catches the attention of the crowd, Peter explains that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

Message 6 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

James—Faith & Works Message 6 The Heart of the Matter Text: I think everyone would agree this morning that words matter. And no one probably thinks more about word choice then those who work in marketing. But sometimes, despite their experience and expertise, even marketing professionals miss ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Missed The Memo

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 2, 2024

Since some believe they can time travel in Jesus they should go back and teach Paul the prosperity gospel as he obviously missed the memo on that.

Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23, Colossians 2:18, Mark 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Be Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 3, 2024

This is the 181st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#181] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT Ephesians 5:18-21 Introduction: I was reading about the famous Pastor, D.L. Moody, (who was an Evangelist in the 1800’s) and he used a great illustration about being filled with the Holy Spirit that I would like to use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist