Sermons on External Power:

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking And Revoking The Curse Of Sin!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 25, 2014

Sin, whether secret or public endangers not only the individual but those around as well. A person, a family, a community, a nation can fall under the curse of sin with grievous consequences. Abstain from all appearances of evil!

But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the Lord was kindled against the children of Israel. Joshua 7:1 Israel hath sinned, and they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 4 "The Leaven" Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

part 4 of the series, power point available by email.

Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 4 “The leaven” Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Leaven? There are a couple of philosophies out there. One is that the leaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Moves

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The movement of the Holy Spirit brings revival to the church

We desire a revival from God that is anything but Biblical. We want God to come on the church in power and do amazing things. We also want God to leave things the same and not change anything. There has never been a time in history when God moved in power among people and left things as He found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Moves Through Us

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 25, 2020

Pentecost showed a God whose power comes upon us, whose presence rests gently upon us, and whose power manifests through us, to help a world in much need of a loving and forgiving Christ.

Acts 2:1-21 When God Moves Through Us A few days after Thanksgiving of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack slipped and fell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God In The Last Days

Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 15, 2022

When evil closes in on Christian's everywhere we are going to need to be fully armed with the armor of God's truth. To abide in Christ as the vine is to be able to stand firm in the midst of chaos and wickedness.

Crucial is The Armor of God in the Last Days Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13, John 15:5, Daniel 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Creating Or Destroying With Our Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

How can you use your words to bless others and to demonstrate the love of Christ?

As believers, we often underestimate the power of our words. The Bible reminds us that our tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21). In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical significance of our words and how they can either bless or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Romans 12:14

Our Just God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

Justice is not an external system to which God tries to adhere. He didn’t have to go to law school or get a TV courtroom to learn how to apply the law. His justice comes out of his inner being and is based on His holiness, His truthfulness, and His righ

Our Just God This past Monday I had the opportunity to play “Mr. Mom” while Beth attended a conference in Chicago. There is no doubt in my mind that Beth has a more difficult job than I do! My greatest challenge came late morning when I was trying to give our baby Megan a bottle. Since Beth is ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:16

Denomination: Baptist

Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018

Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Born Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2009

Head knowledge vs. heart knowledge

John 3:1-21 “Born Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com Gosh there are a lot of unhappy people in this world. I was speaking with someone this past week. They were sharing with me their insecurities, their fears… …this person is so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012

The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cross Part 2: The Symbolism Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

The cross is a powerful symbol of God’s power.

The Symbolism of the Cross I. Introduction Show a set of symbols and have people tell me what they represent. II. Transition III. Text—1 Corinthians 1:17-18 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 8, 2013

1. Man Displays Glory 2. God Displays Glory 3. Omnipotent Power 4. Glorious Power 5. Righteous Power 6. Legal Power 7. Glorify His Power

The Glory Of God Colossians 1:16 (AV) 16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 1. Man Displays Glory - 4th of July we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful Of God's Power, Promises, And Advocacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful of God’s Power, Promises, and Advocacy

Illustration: - The Sufficiency of Christ’s grace - Spurgeon C.H. Spurgeon The other evening I was riding home after a heavy day’s work. I felt very wearied and sore depressed when, swiftly and suddenly as a lightning flash, that text came to me. "MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE." I reached home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational