Sermons on Operate:

Love Vs. Fear Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In part 1 of this series about Love Without Limits, Dave looks at the connection between love and fear, showing how that connection operates in individuals and in the church as an organization.

Love vs. Fear Love Without Limits, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 2, 2010 1 John 4:18 (TM) 18 There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Incourage - Part 1 - Dis-Couraged Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2009

Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him. Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

InCourage Pt. 1 – Dis-Couraged I. Introduction I wished I was Superman! I wished I could at any moment’s notice run to the nearest phone booth and change into my cape and handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, the truth is that we aren’t supermen and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"This Is What Many Are Missing In Life" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

Without the power of the Holy Spirit leading us we will operate out of the flesh. In the flesh is no goof thing. This series will help you to understand how to live IN the Spirit.

The Ultimate Decisionholy_spirit_1.JPG July 14, 2014 I want to thank the Lord for opening my eyes and heart to the power of His Holy Spirit. So many of you have written in with changed lives. Let me explain changed. Allowing the Holy Spirit to teach and lead you has nothing to do with your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Cling To God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2014

Friend, the more you spend time with God in prayer and reading His Word, his qualities start growing in you, His patience starts operating in you.

Fevikwik stuck! 1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning - Beware Of Dream Killers

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

A dream happens in the unconscious mind but it affects your behavior and they will affect your behavior to the point that you operate a certain way without even thinking about it.

Warning Beware of Dream Killers By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief comes to steal kill and destroy. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. If you would happen to look up the word abundance you will find that it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Apostolic

I Am A Wonder To My World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

God created every believer to be a wonder to their world. This means that as children of God, we are meant to stand out, manifest His glory, and operate in divine wisdom and power.

I AM A WONDER TO MY WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 71:7 "I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: God created every believer to be a wonder to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7, Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Leadership And Influence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

Kingdom leadership is about influence, not position. As believers, we are called to lead with integrity, serve with humility, transform our culture, operate in wisdom, and rely on the Holy Spirit.

KINGDOM LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16, Proverbs 29:2 "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024

The gift of prophecy listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10 is explained and illustrated with biblical examples of its operation. In this part 1 of 2, predictive prophecy is dealt with.

Intro We are examining the gifts of the Spirit listed in 1 Cor. 12. We will begin reading in 1 Cor 12:4. “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 5 There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. 6 And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Deuteronomy 18:18, Deuteronomy 29:29, Acts 11:28, Jonah 3:1-10, Joel 2:28, Jeremiah 31:33-34, Jeremiah 18:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Manifestations Of Prophecy (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024

This second part focuses on non-predictive manifestations of prophecy. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a desire to be used by God in this way, and instruction is given in how to enter into the operation of this gift.

I. WHAT IS THE GIFT OF PROPHECY in 1 Cor. 12:10? I want to begin with three Greek words in the New Testament that should help us understand specifically what Paul is referring to in 1 Cor. 12:10 when he writes, “…to another prophecy….”i (1) Didasko is commonly translated “teach.” Let me read a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 4:11, Romans 12:6, Acts 15:35, Matthew 4:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Do Not Judge.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2024

First, we must operate on ourselves, seeking out the sin that hinders us and leaving it with the Lord; and then, and only then, are we in a fit state to help the other.

DO NOT JUDGE. Luke 6:36-42. “‘Ye all’ therefore be merciful, as your Father is merciful” (LUKE 6:36; cf. Romans 9:15). We are being called to be compassionate, to exercise grace towards those who are hostile to us. It was ‘when we were enemies’ that ‘we were reconciled to God by the death of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Casts Out Impure Spirits And Heals A Fever Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

Jesus is operating in a small part of ancient Israel, in the region of Galilee. And we’re going to see Jesus engaging in the spiritual battle, by dealing demons that are inhabiting people.

"John Paton was a missionary in the New Hebrides Islands. One night hostile natives surrounded the mission station, intent on burning out the Patons and killing them. Paton and his wife prayed during that terror-filled night that God would deliver them. When daylight came they were amazed to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Power, Love And Self-Discipline (Part Two Of Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 31, 2023

2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Last week we saw how we can counter fear by operating in God's power. Today we'll see our need to overcome fear to operate in the spirit of love and self-discipline.

POWER, LOVE AND SELF-DISCIPLINE (part two) Recap: 2 Tim. 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline." Timidity and fear are debilitating. Paul wanted Timothy to overcome being timid so he could fulfill his calling and operate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 Peter 4:3-4, John 14:27, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Lord Wants Us To Be Empowered By The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit (I Cor. 4:19,20)Are you operating under your own power or the power of the Holy Spirit?

How The Lord Wants Us to Be Empowered by The Spirit - I Cor. 4:19,20 Illustration:One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed To Ministry

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 29, 2002

If the Spirit of God is being poured out on the end-time church, why is it not operating with more effectiveness? One key element is commitment to the local church. Are we committed to ministry?

09/29/2002 Committed To Ministry * What is God saying to the "end time church" * As Joel prophesied, in the last days, the Spirit of God would poured out..." * So why do we not see churches operating with greater effectiveness? * I believe is in part due to our commitment to ministry * The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dating: God Do Not Want Us To Be Unequal Yoke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

There are three diametrically opposing forces that you can identify on your date that will operates in a wide range of unequal yoke from light and darkness, to Christ and Satan, and God and idols.

Dating: God Do Not Want Us to be Unequal Yoke 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational