Sermons on Power Against Attacks:

The Power Of Weakness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The paradox that Paul proclaims here is that a handicap can be a help. A painful problem can be a powerful promoter of what is good. A weakness can be an asset and a strength

One of the most incredible biographies ever written is that of Robert Babcock. As a young boy he made a bomb out of some powder he found in his father's barn. He had a hard time getting it to go off, but when it finally did, it blew up in his face and he was instantly blinded, and remained so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

The Revelation Of Power Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2002

how Jesus where real power comes from and what it does

The Revelation of Power John 19: Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head. They clothed him in a purple robe 3 and went up to him again and again, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him in the face. 4 Once ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2018

if you want to overcome the forces of evil in your own life, by faith praise the Lord, obey the Lord, give to the Lord, and pay your vows to the Lord.

Jennifer Breeding, from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was visiting her parents with her two young daughters. They watched from the breakfast table as a man came to the back door. When the visitor left, Grandpa explained that he was an appraiser. “What's an appraiser?” the younger ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Prophecy

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

An examination of Isaiah 7:14 is an excellent tool to use in a seeker service to give validity to the power of prophecy regarding the revelation of Jesus Christ as the Messiah

¡§THE POWER OF PROPHECY¡¨ Isaiah 7:14 Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) ¡§Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.¡¨ INTRODUCTION: Today we continue on with our series, ¡§CROSSPOINTS¡¨ We will look today at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Encouragement

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 25, 2007

There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another.

The Power of Encouragement 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sermon Objective: There are eight ways the Bible suggests we can encourage one another. Intro: We have all watched infants who were on the verge of taking their first unassisted steps. For several days or weeks they stand alone confidently for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of The Promise

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 17, 2004

A sermon exploring what God has done in making the desert bloom - an Advent sermon about God’s promises and how he keeps them.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Advent III December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10 ¡§The Power of the Promise¡¨ I have some good news for Rutgers fans. Well, some good news and some bad news for Rutgers fans. I mean MALE Rutgers fans. I have only GOOD news for females, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Knows The Devils Plans Against You

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 14, 2007

God can reveal to you the strategies of the enemy

Jehoshaphat in the battle of the Lord. 2 Cronicles 20:14-19 There are 42 kings listed in the OT in the history of the nation of Israel. That number includes both northern and southern kingdom. Guess how many out of these 42 kings are described as good kings? 6 Six were generally good kings, who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:14-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018

The introductory sermon on a series on the book of Ruth. The outline is: 1. Follow God, not food. 2. Don’t blame God for our bad choices. 3. Our life can change lives. 4. When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

The Beauty of Commitment - Ruth 1:1-22 BTBC - April 21, 2013 There is power in commitment. Let me show you a short video clip from the movie, “The Fellowship of the Rings” (show video). What did you think of Sam when you saw that video clip? Weren’t you impressed? Didn’t you wish you had a friend ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Observations After The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

This sermon was preached the Sunday morning after the 9/11 attack.

These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-11, Hosea 11:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Complaints Against His People

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 15, 2002

Part two of Prophecy To Our Present Age

Prophecy To Our Age God’s complaints against His people Introduction: God, through the voice of his messenger Malachi, voices seven complaints against the people of Israel. Let’s summarize the complaints: Profanity, Sacrilege, Greed, Weariness of Service, Treason against Heaven, Theft and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002

Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Pulling Against God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 6, 2007

Part 2 of the series. Focuses on Anger and Adultery from the Sermon on the Mount.

Pulling Against God Part 2 Scriptures: Matthew 5: 3-30; Hebrews 4:13 Introduction In part 1 of this series, I asked the question of whether or not we were pulling against God. I told you last week that this could take on two different forms: the first was when God was trying to lead us one way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational