Sermons on Internal Power:

Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than Our Box

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 20, 2023

Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is.

Alba 3-19-2023 GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR BOX Ephesians 3:20-21 Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is. Here is another box. It is a little larger. Many people would be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What If Fear Wasn’t Holding You Back?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Overcoming our fears is not about us … it’s all about Him. It’s all about whether you will allow God to be more than enough for you! If you will, then you can cast your fears behind you and in freedom become all that God desires you to be!

How do we overcome the fear that is holding us back? Let’s face it, fear impacts us all. We all have things that create fear within us. But, when these fears hold us back and keep us from becoming the people God would have us be, it’s time to throw them off. Key Verse: Hebrews 12:1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012

Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

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

The Personal Passover

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 25, 2005

There is no power that can contest with the power of prayer.

Exo. 12:21-31 “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Newness: Façade And Reality

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 1, 2011

What type of Newness is meaningful? Basic outline: (1) Newness will be experienced in full through Jesus alone, (2) Newness can be experienced now through Internal Transformation through Jesus alone, (3) Will you experience Newness through Jesus?

GKJ (Glorious King Jesus) Apex, NC January 2, 2011 Now webcast via Ustream Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 Message At the start of each New Year, there is a façade of newness. People make resolutions to try to change their ways, in order to experience somewhat of a new feeling in their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positive Leadership Circumvents Church Problems Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2012

RIGHT NOW, THIS SECTION OF ACTS WE ARE IN IS FOCUSED ON CHURCH PROBLEMS AND DIFFICULTIES. IN CHAPTER 5 WE SAW TWO PROBLEMS BESET THE CHURCH, ONE INTERNAL, AND THE OTHER EXTERNAL. NOW, IN CHAPTER 6, WE HAVE A NEW DIFFICULTY. A DIFFICULTY THAT WILL RESUL

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP CIRCUMVENTS CHURCH PROBLEMS Acts 6:1-7 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Happiest People In The World

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 15, 2026

When President Prabowo announced in a gathering that the results of the Gallup International Happiness Index 2025 ranked Indonesia among the world’s happiest nations—with 85% of respondents declaring themselves happy—Indonesia stood in second place after China.

SURVEY RESULTS: ARE INDONESIANS THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD? When President Prabowo announced in a gathering that the results of the Gallup International Happiness Index 2025 ranked Indonesia among the world’s happiest nations—with 85% of respondents declaring themselves happy—Indonesia stood ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loving Locally... Reaching Globally Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 7, 2018

As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the International/Global heart of Jesus. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world…”

Luke 4:43 And he said unto them, I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also: for therefore am I sent. INTRODUCTION: • As I sit here in Jamaica today, working on this message that I will be delivering Sunday morning back home in Florida, I am reminded once again of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:43, Luke 4:38-41, Romans 12:19, James 4:7, Luke 4:35, Hebrews 11:6, John 15:13, John 3:16, Matthew 24:14, Luke 4:31-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Drawing Near In The Beauty Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Drawing near to God in the beauty of holiness is not only a privilege but a divine expectation. The more we behold Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is not about external rules, but an internal transformation that reflects God's nature and attracts His presence.

DRAWING NEAR IN THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 96:9 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Isaiah 6:1-5, Matthew 5:8, Leviticus 11:44 INTRODUCTION: God desires that we draw near to Him, but He invites us to do so in the beauty of holiness. The presence ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:9, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming By The Word Of Testimony PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To emphasize the power and importance of personal testimonies as a testament to God's transformative power and as a tool for spiritual warfare.

Good morning, beloved. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful verse in the book of Revelation that speaks to the potency of our testimony as believers. The verse is Revelation 12:11, and it says: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Topics: Testifying, God

This Gospel

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

THIS GOSPEL HEBREWS 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION: THE WAY TO SALVATION IS NOT THROUGH THE PHILOSOPHICAL TEACHINGS OF PLATO, SOCRATES, OR ARISTOTLE. NOR IS THE WAY TO SALVATION ROOTED IN THE POLITICAL CONCEPTS OF CAPITOL HILL. FOR YEARS, MILLIONS HAVE TRIED TO COME TO CHRIST BY MANY MEANS. HOWEVER, MY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011

As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Methodist