Sermons on keeping power: showing 1,036-1,050 of 172,948

Plugging Into The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 19, 2008

How do we access the power of the Lord in our lives?

We have seen some incredible miracles in our church over this past year. Now, even in the midst of the miracles God is doing though, there are still difficult things going on in society at large, in the church as a whole, and in people’s individual lives. There are all kinds of things ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Woo

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 27, 2008

God prefers that we woo people rather than whop them.

Title: The Power of Woo Text: Colossians 4:5-6 The Big Idea: God prefers we woo people rather than whop them. Introduction: I’m reading a new book titled, unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons based on research from the Barna ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012

Paul tells how to receive power for life. 1- Power through prayer 2- Power through Spirit 3- Power through love

INTRO.- ILL.- Three people were arguing about what profession was used first in the bible. The Surgeon says, "The Medical profession was used first when God took a rib from Adam and made Eve. The Engineer says, "No, engineering was used first. Just think of the engineering job it took to create ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 20, 2013

If you and I want the influence of our lives to have a multiplying effect in this world, then we must hear the Word; believe it and do it!

A lawyer, a doctor and a preacher were hunting together when they came upon a big buck. All three of them shot at the same time, and the buck immediately dropped to the ground. The lawyer, the doctor and the preacher rushed in to examine their prey, but they could not determine whose shot had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Laugh Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2016

Be a joy to others by sharing the gospel and excelling in your love.

Less than two months after the tragic and momentous events of nine-eleven, Disney released a movie which became a parable of our times. The movie was Monsters, Inc. (released on November 2, 2001), and it described a world that was fueled by fear – literally. The power company in the movie ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2015

We're going to look at the story of Joseph & see how God used him to save a nation & to heal his fragmented family.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In 1910, Japan invaded Korea. For the next 35 years they treated the Koreans with a terrible brutality. Christians were particularly singled out for persecution. Missionaries were expelled; Christian leaders were killed or jailed; & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:42-43, Genesis 50:15-21, Genesis 42:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Pull

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009

The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power For Evangelism

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

Isaiah’s prophecy applies to believers today, providing the words we need to move us into action in sharing our faith. This passage contains two parts: first, the gospel message; and secondly, assurance for the evangelist.

Isaiah chapter 55 shares a message that can be applied to those getting ready to embark on a missionary journey, and to those getting prepared to share their faith in Christ. Within this passage is contained a two-part teaching. The first part, found in verses 1-7, shares the basic content of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Beauty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Not all of us have the gift of beauty that attracts kings, generals, and wide popularity, but all Christians have gifts that are beautiful.

In its 4,000 years of history only one woman became Emperor of China with absolute power. She was Wu tes-t'ien. She got to the throne of China for the same reason Esther got to the throne of Persia. She was a startling beauty. As a young girl she was renowned for her beauty, and the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

The Power Of Beauty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

It was Esther's beauty that got her into the palace, and into a position of power where she could be used to save her people. No other quality but beauty could have gotten her there.

In its 4,000 years of history only one woman became Emperor of China with absolute power. She was Wu tes-t'ien. She got to the throne of China for the same reason Esther got to the throne of Persia. She was a startling beauty. As a young girl she was renowned for her beauty, and the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-18

The Power Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

There is a plague sweeping churches, individuals, governments & nations. It’s not Ebola, Zika or West Nile Virus, cancer, or the flu. It’s called Epidemic of Discouragement. This outbreak is universal, deadly as the most dreaded disease. David faced it.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 9: The Power Of Discouragement 1 Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Grace

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 27, 2024

Grace is free to all if we only ask. With grace comes much more than 'unmerited favor'. This sermon explores what God's Grace can do for us.

THE POWER OF GRACE Jeremiah 31: 1-3 During the early days of Covid when we were suppose to stay home I came across a documentary on Netflix on the Apostle Paul and his missionary trips. The individual who created the documentary is a Theology professor from a seminary in the midwest. Each summer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 1:16, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Adventist

Receive The Power Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power's Seduction Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 12, 2002

Easter reflection series: Jesus had power to subdue his enemies who came for him, why did He refuse to act with power and how we can respond with His life when power seduces us

Power’s Seduction Easter Reflection Series Mark 15:1-32 A. The Fallacy of Power Ever seen an abacus? U know those centipede-like things with wooden beads in rows. It’s a Chinese adding machine, calculator and PC even before the PC was invented. Still in use today in Asia, and perhaps u may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Unconquerable Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 6, 2005

There are different powers in this world; some are from the pit of hell, while some are from men but there is a Divine Power; that is greater than every other power.

There are different powers in this world; some are from the pit of hell, while some are from men but there is a Divine Power; that is greater than every other power. Col. 2:15: And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. This is a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal