Sermons on power of choice: showing 886-900 of 146,609

Power Encounter

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There is a war yet to be fought, an enemy still capable of inflicting great harm...if we allow him to. We must equip ourselves by allowing the power of the Spirit to come into our lives and work through us to defeat the enemy.

POWER ENCOUNTER ACTS 1:8 The good news Jesus proclaimed was the gospel of the kingdom of God. Mark, in the first chapter of his gospel, summarized Jesus’ preaching at the beginning of his public ministry by quoting Jesus in vs. 15 "The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

We have a great hope and because of that hope we’ll keep on doing what the Lord has called us to do.

The Power or Hope December 7, 2008 Continue our lessons on hope Many times we use this in a less-than-certain way I hope the Cowboys win, the Red Sox, I get a good grade WE use it most often for good fortune, or chance We sit back and see what happens That is not the biblical view of hope Not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To The People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

Powerful Vulnerability

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2008

Be humble like Jesus.

POWERFUL VULNERABILITY Philippians 2.5-8 S: Incarnation C: Christmas Eve Th: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together Pr: BE HUMBLE LIKE JESUS. Version: ESV RMBC 24 December 08 Christmas Eve Understand this on this special Christmas Eve evening… Jesus was humble. Attempt to wrap your mind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Truth And Power

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

How would you know if a revival happened? The best place to look is in Acts--a tiny group of peasants and slaves had no political, economic, cultural or religious power, but within three centuries the Christians were the only ones keeping the world togeth

The Great Awakening prevented the French Revolution from happing in England. As a result, social healing took place. The rich became just and generous with their resources. The poor became more self-disciplined after conversion. Britain abolished the slave trade. There were lots of reforms, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Power

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 4, 2009

As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit!

NEW: Part 5 “New Power” Sunday, September 27, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal CORE TRUTH As a follower of Jesus, you are transformed into a NEW person by the POWER of the Holy Spirit! Jesus promised Him…John 14:15-17; 16:7, 13-15 and He came…Acts 1:8; 2:1-4. Romans 8:1-28 By the POWER of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Power For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the sixth and final in our discipleship series and it focuses on the fact that don’t have the power to be faithful followers of Jesus but His Holy Spirit does.

Discipleship 101 Part 6 The Power for Discipleship Luke 24:44-53 Introduction: When I had originally laid out my plans for this series of messages on Discipleship it was my intent to conclude with last weeks message on the prize of discipleship to be the final one in the series. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The significance of His resurrection is impossible to exaggerate. It is the fundamental proof of His Messiahship and of the truth of Christianity. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God" (Acts 1:3). Our Lord’s earthly life may be divided into three sections: before His passion, during His passion, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 12, 2009

Patience is something that faces us all. The matter of how we handle that patience is the dividing line between being obedeint and just fitting into the mold the the world.

The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 Introduction A man in Los Angeles, CA was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl with a handgun. He claims that he just got upset. He couldn’t take it any longer. His daughter had flushed a hairbrush earlier in the day and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Power !

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2009

What does John mean when he says Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit "and with fire."

Fire Power! Oct 11, 2009 Scripture: Luke 24:13-34 - Emmaeus Rd 1 Cor. 3:10-14; Rev 3:14-22 Exodus 19:16-19; 24:15-18 Read: Rev 3:14-22 Read Text: Matthew 3:11 John was a great preacher. Maybe the greatest preacher of his day and yet he said, “There is one coming after me whose sandals I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Powerful Words Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 5 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: Powerful Words I hate you -- you disgust me -- I wish you had never been born -- I wish ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Geoff Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

Jesus has unleashed resurrection power on the earth. What happens because of that resurrection power?

Well, I’m gonna be honest with you...I’m not doing that good. I am really sore. Here’s the deal. Sherry decided that we needed to get in shape. I told her, "I’m in shape...round is a shape." But she didn’t feel like that was the right shape so she has started us on an exercise...we’re exercising an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receive The Power Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Nov 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit gives us the power to overcome sin, do ministry, and declare the Gospel with boldness and resolve. Do I have all that God wishes for me to enjoy?

Hey listen, have you ever gone somewhere, and maybe you didn’t really want to go, or maybe you just weren’t expecting that much, and once you got there and you got into it, it delivered way more than you ever imagined? Did you ever do anything like that? Have you ever been anywhere like that? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Shout

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009

This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M SORRY”, AND “I LOVE YOU”. 3. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I DON’T LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BURDEN SO HEAVY AS BITTERNESS AND AN UNFORGIVING SPIRIT. 4. SO

CBC THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS MATHEW 18: 21-35 INTRODUCTION: FORGIVENESS IS APPARENTLY A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO MASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO ACCOMPLISH. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist