Sermons on Power Against Attacks:

Born With The Odds Against You Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the first message in a series over the life of Moses which shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how Moses was born with the odds against him.

Introduction: As Tebow mania has swept across the country, Tim Tebow has become the most talked about player in the NFL. His improbable success as an NFL quarterback has silenced many of his critics who said that he could never play quarterback in the NFL. Tebow is definitely not the most talented ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Up Against City Hall

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2009

The problem in America is greed. Things haven’t changed!

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

A Vaccination Against Spiritual "Sars”

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 29, 2003

"Severe Acute Rejection Syndrome" - rejecting the resurrection, and what Jesus does about it.

Luke 24:36-49 A VACCINATION AGAINST SPIRITUAL “SARS” By now, I’m sure most of you have heard of “SARS” which stands for “severe acute respiratory syndrome.” Somewhere in Southeast Asia, someone came down with this problem called SARS, and from that one person, SARS has been spreading like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 3, 2003

Through 4:16. There is no way to eliminate the frustrations of life. But we can embrace a strategy to help us to handle those frustrations in the best way. Of course that starts with a personal relationship to God, and Solomon will get to that later in

A Lifelong Strategy Against Frustration (Ecclesiastes 3:17-4:16) Intro 1. There are many frustrations in life, some of them are very serious: Mixed with bitter sorrow and emptiness is often the feeling of frustration. My Moody buddy John Smith ministers in Mexico. When he lived in the U.S., no ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be On Your Guard Against Greed!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 28, 2001

Through a parable about a "rich fool" Jesus gave a sharp warning about the love of money. Greed leads to a false view of life. Greed leads to a fool’s death.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” (1 Timothy 6:10) That passage from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy is well known. It seems that many people who know little else about the Bible can quote that particular passage. Perhaps it is familiar and frequently quoted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Malachi: For Me Or Against Me? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Malachi's message was to let the people know emphatically that God loved them, but God wanted to know if they were “For Him or Against Him?”

A. When I was a boy our preacher called it, “Fence Straddling.” 1. That’s when someone tries to LIVE for both Jesus Christ and the World. a. We see this all around us. ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever had a co-worker who CLAIMED to be a Christian, but you couldn’t tell it by the way she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Escape The Power Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Psychologists tell us that all of us have our in-groups, and out-groups. All of belong to certain categories, and there are others outside of those categories, and so all of us are in a position to be prejudiced against out-groups.

Arturo Tosconini became famous in the world of music because of the power of prejudice. He was a young cellist with a touring opera company from Italy. In June of 1886 they were in the greatest opera house in Rio de Janerio in Brazil. The house was packed with shouting people, but what they were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

"Joy: Against All Odds!" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 19, 2015

Biblical joy comes from a heart yielded to God and the Holy Spirit understanding the One who rules our life loves and cares for us deeply using whatever we are going through to either perfect the image of Christ in us or to bring Himself glory!

Cornerstone Church 7.19.15 “JOY: AGAINST ALL ODDS” Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we began our look at the Book ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009

Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

[Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 4 - The Power Of The Early Church Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 30, 2023

The early church was dynamic and turned their world upside down because they possessed certain characteristics. If we want to see revival in our churches today, we too must follow their example.

We have been considering God’s promise for His people from Act 11:21, “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.”(KJV) We will consider in detail the life of the early church, and see what we ought to do, in order for the Lord to fulfil this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1, Acts 4:30-31, Acts 2:4, Acts 2:14, Acts 2:41, Acts 4:32, Acts 3:8, Acts 4:5-6, Acts 4:16, Acts 4:21, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Power Of If

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

"IF" is an intricate and indispensable part of life. Sometimes God must put us in an "iffy" situation so we can learn to pray!

The Power of “IF” Mark 1:40-44 Oscar did not know what would be in store for his family as they disembarked at Ellis Island. There were times during their long journey from Sweden that young Oscar wondered if they would ever get to this wonderful place called America. Yet Oscar and his family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

The one necessary ingredient for effective service before the Lord is power. This is what few contemporary Christians have, perhaps because they are uncertain what they should look for.

You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. When the disciples came down from the upper room, an impossible task loomed before them. They were charged to announce that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Power Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Today is an ordinary day! And the power of God is ready to burst through in our midst! The question is: Are our eyes open to see it? Are our hearts open to receive it? Are we ready to be amazed at the ways that God chooses to work!?!

Just Words: Power Scripture Text: Mark 1.21-28 Scripture Reading: Psalm 111 INTRODUCTION Read Psalm 111.1-4, pref NLT TRANSITION [This sermon was preached on SuperBowl Sunday…] Tonight, most of America will be tuned-in… watching a game. Sports-fans anticipate that the game w ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

10 Ways America Is Under Attack - Supreme Court - Commandments - Pledge

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 29, 2005

Our courts are slowly banning the 10 Commandments. Do they know they are breaking the first one, and stomping on our Christian heritage? Link included to Formatted Text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

10 Ways America Is Under Attack Exodus 20:1-17 America was again attacked this week, and in grander scale than on 9/11. Our brave soldiers in the Middle East are attacked daily, and we need to hold them up in prayer, but this week, it happened again…on our own soil…and this time, it was not by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist