Sermons on Power In Praise:

We Have Jesus' Power Of Attorney

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 11, 2017

Jesus has given us, the body of Christ, the power and authority to act on his behalf. Legally, He has given us His "Power of Attorney." We can legally function in this world just as He functioned when He was here!

Turn with me to Matthew 28. We’re going to read verses 18, 19 and 20. (18) And Jesus came and spake unto them (the disciples) saying, All power (this is the Greek word exousia and it means “authority”) is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Because all authority is given unto me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Genesis 41:39-44, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Power Amidst Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics Elijah’s Contest – I Kings 18 Illustration:Dr. B.J. Miller once said, "It is a great deal easier to do that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it is, than to face the responsibilities of not doing it." Today In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Can Live By A New Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 10, 2011

I can live life on a higher level by the same power by which Jesus was raixsed from the dead - the power of the Holy Spirit.

In the first message in this series, we considered how, through our Lord’s crucifixion and resurrection, we can appropriate the forgiveness made available by His sacrifice and be reconciled to God and be made a new person. I am now identified with Christ, and in Him, I am in a position to live as a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest For Power Vs. The Call Of Christ

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 5, 2025

Epiphany is not just a moment of clarity; it’s a summons to transformation. Let’s walk through this text with open hearts, asking, What does the birth of Jesus teach us about power, greed, and the true call of leadership?

Sermon Title: The Quest for Power vs. The Call of Christ Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Church, it’s the first Sunday of a brand-new year, and God has a message for us: Pay attention. Paying attention to what’s right in front of us—what’s under our noses—can be a life-changing act. We just wrapped the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Praise: Living In The Presence Of A Mighty God - Psalm 145 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 2, 2025

Psalm 145 is a call to magnify the Lord, to praise Him daily, and to declare His greatness. But David’s psalm is not just about words—it’s about relationship.

Go! And Praise: Living in the Presence of a Mighty God - Psalm 145 Introduction Imagine standing at the edge of a vast canyon. The wind whispers through the cliffs, and you look down to see a river carving its way through the earth, persistent, powerful, unstoppable. You cannot stop it; you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 13:15, Exodus 34:6-7, Luke 18:7-8, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Acts 1:8, Luke 1:32-33, Romans 5:8, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joyful Praise! - Psalm 63:3-5,7,11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 14, 2025

God commands us to have joy that moves the mouth and body. Such joy is not under our direct control, but attainable.

Review So far we have studied six ways to love God more. In this lesson we examine number seven – express your joy. If you want to have more love for God, more desire for Him, more delight in Him; then verbally express the love and desire and delight you already have. Or to say all that in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3-11

Paul Views Of Persecution And Power Encounters

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters

Paul Views of Persecution and Power Encounters Paul, as many Christian leaders in Africa, have not been strangers to persecution, misunderstandings, and imprisonment for the sake of the truth. Part of the promise of living Godly in Christ Jesus involves abuse. Just as Paul suffered persecution so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:5-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To Reach Your Full Potential

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 24, 2012

"Power to Reach Your Full Potential" is an exposition of Hebrews 13:20-21This great benediction in Hebrews 13:20-21 declares that God has done great things for us through Jesus Christ and God will do great things for us through Jesus Christ.

POWER TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Hebrews 13:20-21 Christian worship services often end with a benediction. The word “BENEDICTION” is derived from a Latin term that means “a blessing.” That’s what a benediction is. Pastors have the wonderful privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004

The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing Jesus And The Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 1, 2021

A message about the source of the Resurrection

When I became a Born-Again Christian, my family was attending a traditional orthodox church. I really wanted to understand the power of the resurrection. Fifty plus years later, I continue longing to "know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, John 3:16, Luke 21:33, Colossians 1:17, Matthew 22:37-38, Matthew 22:38-40, Galatians 3:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 18 - Great Praise From A Place Of Great Victory Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 6, 2018

Psalm 18 consists of a series of triumphant thanksgivings to God, with which the writer connects a highly figurative account of his deliverance from danger, an assertion of his own uprightness, and a description of the victories he has won by God's assistance . . .

April 14, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 18 (KJV) PART #1: VERSES 1-12 Title: Great Praise from a Place of Great Victory To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the Lord, who spake unto the Lord the words of this song in the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 148: Things Celestial & Things Terrestrial Praising The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 9, 2004

1. Things Celestial (angels, sun, moon, stars, etc) Give Praise to the Lord. 2. Things Terrestrial (here on earth) Give Praise to the Lord

May 12, 2004 Title: Psalm 148: Things Celestial and Things Terrestrial Praising the Lord Text: Psalm 148 Introduction 1. A sheep rancher in the remote mountains of Idaho found that his violin was out of tune, … • He tried and tried to make the violin sound like it should… • But without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Prophecy: The Hope Of Our Future Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 22, 2008

The power of prophecy enables us to get through difficult times.

Sons & Daughters: Prophesy, Dreams, Visions, July 20, 2008 Acts 2:14-18 Illus: “Mendin Fences” Fixing the fence: I should have prayed before I started instead of cutting the wood wrong. We need to live prophetically! We have questions – what is going to happen next? Are we going to make it? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Year Of Powerful Prayers 1 What If ... Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

If, right now, God were to answer the prayer of your heart, what would be different?

Message: WHAT IF? This morning, as usual I start with a question: The question is simply this - What if? Our theme for 2014 is The Year of Powerful Prayers or Powerful pra YERS and what if this year, what if this month, what if today, what if right now, God were to answer the prayer of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Power At Work Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 18, 2023

Luke starts Acts with, 'In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus BEGAN to do and teach...' Now he's going to talk about what Jesus CONTINUED to do. In Acts 16 we have a great example of Jesus witnessing to himself - and Paul and Silas fitting in.

Acts 16 God’s power at work Let’s suppose you hear God speaking to you, telling you to do something. You do what God tells you. But then, within a short time, the situation looks a complete mess. What would you think? Did you hear wrong? Has God let you down? Let’s suppose God calls you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist