Sermons on Forces:

The Spirit And His Gifts 2

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Tonight we’re on our 2nd installment on the Spiritual Gifts. We’re looking at the “Gifts of Power,” three gifts associated by their powerful effects on the world and spiritual forces.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 2 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT DID YOU SAY? 1. A young man went up to an old man and said to his ear, “Hey, could you lend me $5.00?” 2. The old man said, “I’m deaf in that ear. Come around to the other one. Now what did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014

We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Possessed Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen spiritual forces that surround him. Our Scripture today is perhaps Jesus most profound and powerful encounter yet, delivering a man possed by a demon.

Angels & Demons: possessed Mark 5:1-20 The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus doing ministry at an intense pace with powerful results: healing the sick, empowering the lame to walk, and raising the dead to life. Wherever he goes, Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit In You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 10, 2011

Christians have the most powerful force in the Universe inside of them. We get this power when we become Christians. But is it possible ot access MORE of this Spirit... and is it possible to diminish His power in our lives?

About 20 years ago, a delivery truck was taking a special shipment to the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau in California… and it got lost. The delivery truck driver stopped at a gas station and asked for directions. Now ordinarily this wouldn’t have been unusual. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Fool Now?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 3, 2007

A look at the triumphal entry and how the people were made to look foolish in that they thought Christ was coming to bring peace through force and didn’t understand that Christ came to bring peace through suffering and death.

Who’s The Fool Now? Palm Sunday April 1, 2007 Me- Have you ever been a fool because you were blinded by pride? Ski story- pride comes before the fall. Tried to be something I wasn’t. We- We do things all the time that always seem to make us end up looking foolish. We want to impress people so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Does Not Envy!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 10, 2018

An attitude of envy can be a destructive force in any life. Envy is a serious danger, for it can make us unclean & unspiritual & rob us of our salvation. It is not a desirable trait to have in our lives.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Last Sunday, in my sermon "Love Is Kind" I said, "The Apostle Paul comes close to being the composer of a great love song in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Return To The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 24, 2022

The capture of Jerusalem by Antichrist forces at the Battle of Armageddon will precede the momentous event of Christ's Second Coming. The Mount of Olives will split when he arrives there and a way of escape is made for the Jews remaining in Jerusalem.

Intro We are in the last chapter of Zechariah. Our text today will be Zechariah 14:1-5. This chapter provides details concerning the end-times that we have not yet seen. We have been given pieces of the end-time puzzle throughout this book. But Zechariah 14 brings us to the climatic return of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:1-44, Zechariah 13:1-9, Romans 8:28-29, Acts 1:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, 2 Chronicles 26:16-21, Jude 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Empowered For Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024

In Ephesians 6:10-11 the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are engaged in a battle against the spiritual forces of evil.

Empowered for Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-11 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful words of Ephesians 6:10-11, where the apostle Paul exhorts us to be strong in the Lord and to put on the full armour of God. This passage is a call to spiritual warfare, reminding us that we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11, Psalm 18:32, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Whole Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

Our enemy is a spiritual power. Our enemy the devil, is described as spiritual forces in heavenly places. Paul wants the believers in Ephesus to know that our enemy is the devil. There may be earthy leaders who oppose the gospel.

Living the Christian life is like standing on a battlefield. There is a drastic difference between peacetime and wartime. In the original Perspectives Books Ralph Winter uses the illustration of the Queen Mary ship to illustrate this. Here is his illustration: The Queen Mary, lying in repose in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose The Glory

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2021

The pandemic forced churches to move from the four walls and the eloquent edifices to online sermons with an escalated determination to ensure influential and doctrine-based content because the new pandemic church demanded we do so.

“Don't lose the Glory” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 4:19-22 “And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Apostolic

Reconciliation During Lockdown Series

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 10, 2020

As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia, the United States, and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers.

In my last sermon, Actually wanted to talk about the entire family but in that, I was only able to speak about husband and wife. But today will try to wrap up the subject, parents and children. As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic, cases of domestic violence are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Mark 10:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everyday Prophets - Haggai Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 4, 2021

Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins.

Everyday Prophets – Haggai March 7, 2021 Haggai is written 60 years after the Israelites have been in captivity in Babylon. The Babylonian empire was in decline and now the Persians were the dominant force. The Persians allowed the Jewish people to return to Jerusalem, which was in ruins. Haggai ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-9, Haggai 1:14, Galatians 3:28, Haggai 2:4-5, Haggai 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Negative Thinking

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

If we would listen and take seriously the negative message of the prophets, we would be a much more powerful and positive force in achieving the goal of keeping God's people faithful to Him and His Word.

Abraham Lincoln told of how he and his brother were plowing the corn one day. He was driving the horse, and his brother was holding the plow. The horse was lazy, but suddenly it took off so fast that even with his long legs Lincoln could hardly keep up. On reaching the end of the furrow ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-17

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

Faith is not just a religious idea—it is the spiritual force that connects us to God's power and purpose. It is confidence in God’s Word, conviction in the unseen, and commitment to act according to God’s truth.

WHAT IS FAITH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 11:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Faith is one of the most central and powerful themes in the Christian life. It is the foundation upon which our relationship with God stands ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, James 2:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Mark 11:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Lifts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

Jesus lifts the broken, the oppressed, the weak, the rejected, and those who trust in Him. His lifting brings healing, honour, and divine promotion. When He lifts a man, no force can bring him down.

JESUS LIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." – 1 Peter 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:52 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 75:6-7, James 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God