Sermons on Power And Authority:

Nazareth, The City Jesus Grew Up In Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2016

Jesus grew up in Nazareth and he was forever known as "Jesus of Nazareth". But what was it about this city that would have formed His teachings and what can we learn from this region? This was the 2nd in my series of lessons telling of my trip to Israel.

(Slide of our tour bus) This is a picture of our tour bus. It’s a Mercedes Benz and it seemed that every tour company in Israel had one just like it. The bus was very comfortable and roomy. After spending a couple of nights at Bethlehem we traveled by this bus down to Masada. Masada ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The message shows that when Jesus died the church was filled with despair and fear, but when he arose it was transformed into a band of heroes willing to die rather than keep silent.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 4 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 22 Text: 1 Cor.15:1-8;Luke 24:33 ff Concord Baptist Church: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS IS ALIVE! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The story of the risen Jesus meeting a group of disciples by the sea of Galilee; restoring Simon Peter publicly; asking him if he loved him and showing him the death he would one day die for Him.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 9 Annual Sermons: Vol. 3 Sermon 32 John 21:15 Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle DO YOU LOVE HIM? (A Stewardship Sermon) Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Baptist

We All Have Bad Days Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Elijah was a spiritual giant, and yet he had his days of disappointment and discouragement. God gently restores Elijah and, in doing so, we are reminded that God never fails us.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 19:1-21 “We All Have Bad Days” A little girl called Susie had been trying for months to learn how to tie her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Nevertheless Of His Knowing Series

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 8, 2016

This is the sixth sermon in a series about Jesus being The Great Nevertheless. He keeps wonderfully surprising us. Using the Lord’s "nevertheless" statement in the KJV we get a delightful glimpse of our awesome Savior.

Introduction • Illus. – A Navy cruiser was trying to secure to buoys near her flagship in a congested harbor. The admiral watched the cruiser make a good approach and signaled “GOOD”. Then things went wrong. The cruiser missed the buoys and got more and more tangled up. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Friend Named Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2016

The following sermon outlines 7 reasons why Jesus Christ is our very best friend!

A FRIEND NAMED JESUS Hebrews 4:14-16 This is a world that is interconnected with everyone. No longer are religious or political groups local but global in perspective. For example, when I was growing up I heard very little about the other religions such as Islam, Buddhist and Hinduism. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building Together In Love.

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Mar 13, 2016

This is the sermon I preached during 10th Church Anniversary in Dubai, UAE.

Building Together in Love Ephesians 4:16 Ephesians 4:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Illustration: "I am going to paint the house," said a big can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Man Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

We must be careful to follow God and not man. And we cannot let the fear of man determine our choices in life.

Title: Fear vs. Faith – 11 “The Fear of Man” Text: Galatians 1:10 “For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.” One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practicing Peace Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017

This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Peace And Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2017

The race or the chase that we are to run as believers is the pursuit of peace with all men and the pursuit of Christlikeness.

The Pursuit of Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14 In the opening verses of Hebrews 12 we are told that as Christians we are to run the “race”. But what is that race that is set before us? Verse fourteen provides the answer – it is “the Pursuit of Peace and Holiness”. We are given a command to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Comes From Attitude

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 18, 2017

What we remember is a choice and gratitude is an attitude. Choose the things that bring thankfulness not those that elicit anger, regret and sadness.

A few years ago I had a conversation with a man that I knew at church. He had lost his business when fire gutted his store, and because he had no insurance, starting over was difficult. Moreover, he also was recently divorced and had lost custody of his children except that he was permitted to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wood's Never Too Wet For Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2016

This is a rewrite of Jeffrey Sims’ message of the same title. The pouring of water on the wood not only helped confirm to the spectators the miraculous nature of the fire, but it symbolized the impossibly of revival taking place.

THE WOOD’S NEVER TOO WET FOR REVIVAL 1 Kgs 18:21-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HOW TO GET ATTENTION 1. George Phillips of Mississippi, was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George started out to the shed, but saw some men in the process of stealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Knows You

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

Before you were born God knew you and formed you. He is concerned with every part of our lives.

Title: God Knows You Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Today, I am going to attempt to show you that Jesus really does know who we are. When I say He knows who we are, I mean He knows us specifically. He knows all about us. In our text we see a story of a man named Jeremiah and how God shares with Him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obey Your Parents Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

In the Fifth Commandment God gives us freedom as he calls us to live in obedience to our parents

Message Ephesians 6:1-3 Obey Your Parents We live in a society that admires disobedience and rebellion. If you don’t believe me think about how many TV programs and movies there are which portray parents as clueless morons. We value independence – and we resent having anybody tell us ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist