Sermons on Power And Authority:

Signs And Wonders Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2024

Acts 5:12-16 shows us some keys to the accomplishment of the church’s mission.

Introduction John MacArthur wrote these words: A perennial problem the church of Jesus Christ faces is a lack of focus on its mission (John F. MacArthur Jr., Acts, vol. 1, MacArthur New Testament Commentary [Chicago: Moody Press, 1994], 159). He goes on to note that widespread confusion exists ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Water

Contributed by Samuel M on May 20, 2024

Living water first heals before infusing (bringing) Jesus' life into our lives to make us live. The living water heals our past, present, physical bodies, minds, and all that occurred as a result of the fall of mankind.

And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. Ezekiel 47:9 Living water first heals before infusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9

The Paraclete

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 20, 2024

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday, Year B

May 19, 2024 - Pentecost Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 The Paraclete Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Pentecost Sunday. We mark this as the day that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Healed People Helping Jesus Heal Others Series

Contributed by Sam Jo on Aug 17, 2025

When Jesus heals us—physically, spiritually, or emotionally—He also calls us to help Him heal others.

Introduction • Jesus came into the world to heal the broken-hearted, set captives free, and bring life to the dead (Luke 4:18). • Many times in the Gospels, those who were healed by Jesus didn’t just go home quietly; they became messengers, helpers, and witnesses of Christ’s power. • Healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Corinthians 12: 8-10 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 22, 2025

c/o Barbara Pursey, PhD, Debuque Seminary, from PRRMI, 1984

8 For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; 9 to another faith [d]by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of [e]healing [f]by the one Spirit, 10 and to another the [g]effecting of [h]miracles, and to another ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Small

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 31, 2025

Sermon on Zechariah I preached at the first anniversary of The House of Prayer.

I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: II. TEXT: Zechariah 4:6-14 (CSB) So he answered me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord of Armies. 7 ‘What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

He’s Still God!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2025

GOD IS STILL GOD! Despite all the arguments of atheists, all the denials of some scientists, the opposition of governments, and the mocking of the “learned,” God is still God. He overthrows nations and sets up gov’ts who will uphold His order.

HE’S STILL GOD! Mic. 7:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Better Offer 1. At a wedding rehearsal, the groom said to the minister "I'll make a deal with you. If during the vows you'll leave out all of that love, honor and obey stuff, I'll give you a hundred dollars. "He slipped a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17-18, 1 Kings 20:20-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spirit Help

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 20, 2025

But God...We live in a wounded and fallen world. A world that is no longer perfect, a world that is filled with sin, with temptation, with sickness, with sorrow, with tragedy, with pain, with loneliness, But God!

Spirit Help Romans 8:22-23, 26-28 In, Romans 8, Paul says very clearly that you and I live in a fallen and broken world. He says,"We know that the whole creation has been groaning in travail together until now." We live in a wounded and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crazy Things Are Happening

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 26, 2025

A sermon to adults on the 7 Sons of Sceva

I want to bring a message this morning from the Book of Acts Chapter 19. I have always been INTRIGUED by this passage of scripture. It’s kind of CRAZY what goes on here. Do you all ever get tired of TELEMARKETER’S calling? Man I do. Right at DINNER TIME when I’m sitting down to eat they call. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Age Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025

When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: *other

May The Force Be With You

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 5, 2025

Comparison between the "Force" in the movie Star Wars and the power of Spirit living in Christians.

Good morning, church! How many of you have ever seen Star Wars? (Pause for a show of hands.) Even if you haven't, I bet you've heard one of its most famous lines: "May the Force be with you." It's a blessing, a word of encouragement. It's a way to say, "You're not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-17

She’s More Than Pretty—she’s Powerful!

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 11, 2025

God isn’t impressed by your outer glow if your spirit is empty!

Proverbs 31:30–31 (KJV): “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.” She’s More Than Pretty—She’s Powerful! Subtopic: When Fear of the Lord Outshines the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

“ Salvation Is For Whosoever” Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 24, 2025

To whom does salvation belong to?

“Whosoever” Acts 10:34-44 As we continue our walk through Acts, we are reminded of the Gospel message and to the extent that this message is to reach. Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44

Denomination: Baptist

Empowerment For Supernatural Exploits Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

As believers, we are called to a life of supernatural exploits, demonstrating God’s power and glory in our everyday lives. The Bible teaches that those who know their God shall be strong and do exploits (Daniel 11:32).

Title: EMPOWERMENT FOR SUPERNATURAL EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32b Supporting Texts: Acts 1:8, 1 John 5:4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 60:1-3 INTRODUCTION: As believers, we are called to a life of supernatural exploits, demonstrating God’s power and glory in our everyday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, 1 John 5:4, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 60:1-3, Daniel 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call To Speak: Empowered By God"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 3, 2025

Today, we're going to explore one of the most iconic calls to ministry in the Bible - the call of Jeremiah.

Title:"The Call to Speak: Empowered by God" Text: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Historical Background: Jeremiah was a prophet who lived during a tumultuous period in the history of Israel, particularly before and during the Babylonian exile. His prophetic ministry spanned the reigns of several ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist