Sermons on Internal Power:

The Power Comes From God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Oct 1, 2005

We may be able to quote the Bible word for word but if we are not connected to the source of power, we are nothing!

“THE POWER COMES FROM GOD!” Matthew 17:14-21 14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 “So I brought him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Behind Our Peace Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2008

To allow the readers to know that any peace we recieve outside of Jesus Christ, is simulated peace

THE POWER BEHIND OUR PEACE Ephesians 2:14-18 A former president of the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and historians came up with some startling information: Since 3600 B.C. the world has known only 292 years of peace! During this period there have been 14,351 wars, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Power Of The Ascended Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007

Explains the significance of the ascension of Jesus and why he needed to return to heaven and how that is important to us.

Ephesians 1:15-23; Acts 1:1-11 This coming Thursday is a significant event in the Christian calendar, a day we often overlook. In fact, out of curiosity can anyone tell me without looking what we celebrate this Thursday? We will celebrate the ascension of Jesus into heaven. When was the last ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Power From Hell

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2017

Certain principles of Scripture are God’s weapons to turn back the Enemy’s assaults. When these truths are in your life they take away hell’s ability to torment. Satan uses certain tools; remove those tools and you take power away from hell!

TAKING POWER FROM HELL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a poor woman who lived next door to an atheist. He often mocked her faith and derided her as misguided and having an “imaginary friend.” 2. One day he overheard her praying for some groceries. He went out and bought a couple of sacks of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose, Plan, And Power Of God

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 5, 2017

A football themed sermon to tie the congregation into Super Bowl Sunday. It describes Paul as God's quarterback, God as the coach of the team as well as describing the power of God can overcome all.

Introduction Does anyone know what today is? Has anyone heard what’s going on later? THE event of today is about someone important and something significant. Super bowl fifty-one will be played at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Some of you may have heard about this somewhat followed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Name's Power Over Demons Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

At the mention of His Name demons MUST flee!

Title: The Name of Jesus – 8 “The Name’s Power Over Demons” Text: Philippians 2:9-11 It seems as though the more I get into this message on the Name of Jesus, the more excited I become. I believe with all my heart that before we leave this place, each of us will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness: The Power Of Letting Go Series

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 22, 2013

Forgiveness of others is essential for receiving forgiveness from God. It's also important for experiencing joy, discovering peace, and reconciling with our past.

I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. I hope you detect the sarcasm I am using to make a point here. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgiveness In Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by James Snyder on May 6, 2013

Daily forgiveness frees me from the spiritual debris cluttering my life and prohibiting me from clearly seen Christ in my present situation and living in his power.

A brother comes up to me and mentions the fact that my brakes are making a noise and I probably need to get new brake pads. A few days later he pointed out that my front wheel rotors were badly worn and needed to be replaced. What is the proper response to such criticism? “You should not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-50

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Breaking The Power Of Household Wickedness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2013

Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

BREAKING THE POWER OF HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS Study Texts: Daniel 6: 1 – 5, Micah 7:5-8, Mat 10:36 - Household enemies range from a wicked husband or wife to a greedy step-mother, an envious brother, an uncle or aunty who does not want your mother or father’s children to do better than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Powerful Display Of God's Plan Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 10, 2013

Difficulties are not designed to destroy us. God's plan is to glorify Himself. Whether that includes suffering or success or significance is up to God. It is up to us as how we respond to what we face.

Intro: When Trouble Strikes (Our Daily Bread) Dave Dravecky had pitched with remarkable success for the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants baseball teams. But his pitching arm developed an unusual soreness. Medical tests identified the problem--cancer. Surgery and months of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love In A Culture Of Violence Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 8, 2013

God's love has the power to reduce violence

INTRODUCTION There is a very well-known principle in western media circles: sex and violence sells. America’s blood-lust is reflected with the surge in ratings and the millions upon millions of dollars made by media outlets that feed images of human suffering to eager viewers, readers, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: *other

Prayer - The Power That Changes The World Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013

Do you want to see the power of God at work in your life and in the lives of others? Do you want to be used by God to change the world? Then, pray.

Prayer – The Power That Changes the World – James 5:13-20 (Part 2) Sept. 16, 2012 Prayer is the power that changes the world. Sam Chadwick wrote, "The one concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayer-less studies, prayer-less work, prayer-less ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jul 7, 2013

God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today.

GOD’S POWER Story of power outage God intended for His Church to be a church that moved, breathed, and acted in His power. Now there are three specific ways Jesus said that this power from the Holy Spirit was to be applied that we are going to look at today. I. POWER ESTABLISHED A. The power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

The Power Tool Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014

Prayer can be a powerful tool to help us grow spiritually. What does a powerful prayer look like? Is there a right and a wrong way to pray?

The Power Tool of Growth Review: Today, I want to remind you of our theme verse for this series of messages. This theme verse outlines what a spiritually mature Christian looks like. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Is The Power In Abiding In The Vine?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 4, 2014

When God stops you from doing something that you think is achieving, he is only to prepare you for something bigger, so take heart: it is not about you, it is about God, and what he wants; and fortunately he aligns our desires with his.

Word Count: 1876, Acts 8:26-40 Psalm 22:24-30 1 John 4:7-21 John 15:1-8 Summary: When God stops you from doing something that you think is achieving, he is only to prepare you for something bigger, so take heart: it is not about you, it is about God, and what he wants; and fortunately he aligns ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal