Sermons on Not By Might:

Praying God's Will

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

You might be surprised what prayer God is more apt to answer first.

PRAYING GOD’S WILL James 5:16-17 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. Earnestly; 1 serious ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dwelling In God's River City

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Sinners Lost

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message to today’s church member who does not realize that they might be lost!

GETTING SINNERS LOST Acts 8:5-25 INTRO: Before anyone can be saved, they must first know that they are Lost!! Church members need to realize that some of them are lost. Today, we will see the tragic story of an unconverted church member. I. SIMON’S ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating The Moment

Contributed by Jack Pladdys on Mar 27, 2010

Staying focused keeps us ready for whatever might come our way.

Title: Celebrating the Moment Subtitle: Even When the Storm Is Coming Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11; 23:3-4, 11-12; 26:38-39 Subject: Focus Theme: Keeping the end in sight. Proposition: Staying focused keeps us ready for whatever might come our way. Main Points: 1) A Focused Person Is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

King David And His Relevance For Today

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2011

A look at the life of King David, and what that might have to say to Christians today.

It hasn’t gone unnoticed that some of the MPs criticising the Murdochs and News International have a dubious track record in terms of expenses, and might therefore not be in a position to criticise the morals of others. Likewise, Stephen Fry remarked on the inappropriateness of any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"A Friend In Need And A Friend Indeed”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 23, 2013

Jonathon demonstrates how we might be a friend indeed to a friend who is in need.

The key verse in our passage for today is verse 15: “While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul has come out to take his life.” Now, this verse seems a bit redundant. After all, what is new about the fact that Saul was out to take David’s life? It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

“he Did What We Could Not Do” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 12, 2012

Christ lived a sinless life so He might die a sacrificial death.

In verse 6, we learned that Christ is the eternal God of the universe, who set aside His eternal rights, to accomplish His eternal purpose - that He be glorified by His creation through the lives of redeemed men and women who walked in intimate love relationship with Him. Verse 7 says Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Innkeeper

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 22, 2013

A short drama about what the Innkeeper might have said if given the chance

This is a drama type sermon, more like a monologue than anything else. Have someone explain that the sermon they are about to become a part of may be a little different than what they are used to (This is especially helpful if you have visitors or you’re at a new church) Have this person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

What might the story of the raising of Jarius' daughter look like if it happened today?

Introduction • Hear now the New Testament story of Jarius, the ruler of the Jewish synagogue. [Read Luke 8:40-56] • What if that story took place today? Instead of Jarius, let’s visit with a Baptist minister by the name of Wallace. Of utmost importance is for each of us to notice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Handle This... Exhibiting Our Pain

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 5, 2018

God might be using your circumstances to exhibit to others how to navigate pain

Title: God Can’t Handle… Exhibit Text: Philippians 1:12-14 and Matthew 26:36-38 Bottom Line: God might be using your circumstances to exhibit to others how to navigate pain Date: 2/4/18 Intro Who I am... Something about the day.... So great to be here with you this morning… Tension So ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Matthew 26:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straining Out Gnats And Eating Camels Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019

You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you major in minors and minor in majors

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

He Modestly Declines The Government Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2019

They wanted a king so that they might be like their neighbors, and this was what they tempted Gideon with.

Chapter 32 He Modestly Declines the Government of Israel [Judges 8.22-8.23] Scripture 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Which Excuse Is In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Paul Hardy on Dec 28, 2017

To help us dismanle all excuses we might propose for sinful actions.

INTRODUCTION: There are several popular commerccials that as, "What's in your wallet?" It begs the question that we carry several credit cards with us, right? Today, let's ask ourselves the question, "What excuses have we hidden away in our wallets for those things we wish we hadn't done. . ." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal