Sermons on Form Without Power:

Making Your Life Matter Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Excellent Is Your Name Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

How Excellent is Your Name

Psalm 8:1-9 How Excellent is Your Name I. The Lord’s Preeminence - 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. i. The Glory of His Person - literally saying, “O Jehovah our Adonai.” Jehovah is God’s personal name, the eternal ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God Wants You Confident, Rich, And Powerful Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a series on Ephesians 1 and 2

God Wants You to be Confident, Rich, and Powerful Christians need not be tentative or doubtful concerning their position in life. God wants you to know the confidence - of the hope to which you have been called; the riches – of his inheritance; and the power – of faith. We Christians are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Prevailing Power Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 22, 2003

1st of 4 sermons on the stewardship of Life: God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine.

Slide 1 God’s Prevailing Power Will Set You Free photo of hand holding a rock God’s Prevailing Power creates freedom and opportunity. In God’s plan for your life you become successful in life beyond belief – having all you need to do more than you could ever imagine. On the way in this morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 11:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Found Power In The Praise Of The Father

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt. 6:9-13 - There is great power found for those who will praise, honor and worship the Lord

How Jesus Found Power In the Praise of the Father - Matt 6:9-13 Illustration:What is worship? Worship is to feel in your heart and express in some appropriate manner a humbling but delightful sense of admiring awe and astonished wonder and overpowering love in the presence of that most ancient ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wicked Schemers Are Ignorant Of The Power Of God's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED I. (:1-4) EVIL SCHEMES FILL THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FORSAKEN THE FEAR OF THE LORD A. The Root Problem = No Fear of God 1. "There is no fear of God before his eyes" (:1) 2. "He does not despise evil" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Power Over Death, Sin And The Devil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learning to appropriate the power of the resurrection is a key to experiencing the conquering power over our fear of death, the lures of sin and the oppression from the devil. Whenever I feel afraid I begin to sing the song, "In the name of Jesus. We have

The Lord Jesus Assures Us of Power Over Death, Sin and the Devil (Matt 26:45-50) Learning to appropriate the power of the resurrection is a key to experiencing the conquering power over our fear of death, the lures of sin and the oppression from the devil. Whenever I feel afraid I begin to sing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perils Of Abuse Of Power As Convicted By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit convicts leaders of the perils involved with abusing their power.

1. The Holy Spirit convicts leaders of the perils involved with abusing their power. Jesus said, "The Counselor, I will send him to you. When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment." (John 16:7,8) Ask the Lord to help respond to the Spirit’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Sunday - The Powerful Implications Of Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise.

There is nothing worse than being disappointed by someone you trusted to keep their promise. Proverbs says, "To put one's trust in untrustworthy person is to experience the pain of a foot out of joint or a sore tooth. Whenever Jesus made a promise He kept it. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Positive And Negative Ways That Power Is Utilized

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ.

1. Saul abused his religious powers in persecuting Christians, the early church and encouraging others to have Stephen put to death for preaching Christ. Since such a prominent figure as Paul practiced persecution, many people wrongly followed his example by whipping up opposition to growth of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance, Preaching And Power-Persevrance Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2005

Wahring the Gospel is not something you have to do on your own. You have been given power.

July 17, 2005 Morning Worship Text: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Subject: Perseverance Part 4 Title: Perseverance, Preaching and Power Have you noticed what the recurring theme is for the past few weeks? I think that it is important for us to be serious about persevering. Now when I talk about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of God To Overcome Resistance Of The Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005

There is resistance today. Resistance from the world and the devil. Neither of them want us to live an overcoming abundant Christian lifestyle. When we do God receives Glory and we gain victory in Jesus. 3 Things to be aware of the resitance and ultima

Intro: Since the freeing of Iraq we have seen resistance from terrorists. These terrorists do not belong to Iraq as citizens. They are instead Syrians, Iranians, Jordanians, etc.. They resist the setting up of a free Iraq! Yet they do not even belong to the nation of Iraq. How much that is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful Positive Speech Habits - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007

More practical biblical habits to develop to keep your speech positive and uplifting.

1. LAUGHING and SINGING so that others will recognize God’s goodness flowing through me. "Then we laughed with our mouths, and we sang with our tongues. Then it was said among the nations, ’The Lord has done great things for them.’" Psalms 126:2 (NLV) When Christ’s followers are sincerely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005

Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want The Power You Need The Passion Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008

Passion is the driving force that leads us to seek God’s power and blessing.

ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO I wonder how many of you gained an insight over the summer into the potential of your life as a Christian. You’ve seen the anointing of God on other people and you desire it – you dared to dream that you also can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist