Sermons on Lust For Power:

The Battle Series

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015

The battle that wages between lustful/worldly desire and submission to God.

Most of you have heard of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s. The two famous families from Kentucky, but most do not know why this feud lasted over a decade, or why at least 12 people died. It was over a pig, that’s right, it started over a pig It turned into timber rights Escalated ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 25, 2006

Third in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the need for personal, generational, and corporate confession and repentance.

In the movie Shadowlands, a really well done look at the life of Christian author C.S. Lewis, Lewis has returned to Oxford from London, where he has just been married to Joy Gresham. Joy is dying from cancer, and through the struggle with her illness, she and Lewis have been discovering the depth ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Power In Surrender" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 4 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth” I think the best way to begin this portion of our study would be to quote Lloyd-Jones on meekness. I can’t think of a better way to put it, and what he has to say here will give us an outline to build on. He writes: “Meekness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 21, 2009

17th in a series from Ecclesiastes. One person can make a difference - either positive or negative - depending on what they do with the wisdom of God.

[“Power of One” video] That video illustrates very well the overall theme of the passage that we’re going to look at this morning. Since we’re only covering six verses this morning, let’s go ahead and read this passage out loud together: 13 This wisdom I have also seen under the sun, and it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Dynamite Power

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 31, 2024

Wait for the power of the Holy Spirit

Dynamite Power Acts 1:4-8 Good morning, Channel 6 News in Knoxville reported that a box, believed to contain dynamite, was found at a recycling plant. Channel 6 News reported, “The ATF agent on the scene spoke with them about the potential damage from dynamite. Agent Jason Dobbs, a certified ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 5, 2022

Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin. You are saved by the blood of Jesus. This bloodline surrounds you, heals you, protects you, liberates you from your past and guarantees success in your future.

The most awesome power God has ever released for mankind to have is the power of the Blood. The Blood of Jesus Christ shed for your Redemption and for mine will never lose its power. Until you understand the power of the Blood, the purity of the Blood, the purpose of the Blood, and the protection ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2025

James is going to end his book with a call to pray in all circumstances and encourage us to confess our sins to each other

James: Practical Faith (Part 2)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-09–2025 Gumball Theology I love gum balls. If we are somewhere that has gumboil machines, Maxine will make sure to have quarters for me. But what if I just stood there, staring at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Sin is powerful and deceptive and will hold a tight reign on you, but we can overcome

“The Power of Sin” Introduction: Does anyone struggle to live the Christian life? Do you ever look at the Scriptures and see that your life just doesn’t match? Do you ever wonder if the Christian life really can work? Do ever feel like you do things that you really do not want to do? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 22, 2013

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children...Hosea 4:6

The Power of knowledge “Hear the word of the Lord, O children of Israel, for the Lord has a controversy with the inhabitants of the land. There is no faithfulness or steadfast love, and no knowledge of God in the land; there is swearing, lying, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Usage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2015

Don't use your power to benefit yourself at others' expense; use it to benefit others at your expense.

Just a few years ago (2012), Paul Piff was researching the effect power had on people. So in one study, he had subjects play a two-person game of Monopoly in which power was intentionally skewed: one player was given a wad of cash and the use of both dice; while the other player received only half ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Cares...when I'm Struggling With Lust And Pornogrphy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2007

Tenth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores the life challenge of lust and pornography.

(Extensive inspiration for the sermons in this series derived from the sermon samples in the "Who Cares" promotional series by Outreach Ministries.) Children’s Church Dismissal & Disclaimer (for this message we expanded our children’s church through 5th grade. It is a very blunt, and frank sermon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

5 Nature Of Man – Soul: Mind – Hindrance Is Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 14, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the mind are summarized as the lusts of the eyes.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the mind are summarized as the lusts of the eyes. Lusts of the eyes: >Envy: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage Symptoms of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:20, 1 John 2:16