Sermons on Power Of Lies:

The Power To Be Perfect

Contributed by Kevin White on May 16, 2005

This is a Pentecost Sermon focussing on the Wesleyan idea of Christian Perfection

The Power to Be Perfect Acts2:1-12 Today is Pentecost Sunday. What comes to mind when you hear the word Pentecost? Pentecostal? Do you think of strange other-worldly languages, dancing in the aisles and jumping over pews? Often the day of Pentecost that we just read ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Generosity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Generosity is more than just giving material possessions, it's about giving all we are and have in the Spirit to glorify God. This attitude of giving brings greater glory to God.

Giving is not limited to monetary contributions; it is an attitude that encompasses all aspects of our lives. When we give, we offer everything we have and possess in the Holy Spirit, bringing greater glory to God. Jesus taught us the importance of giving, and in Luke 6:38, He said, "Give, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Topics: Generosity, Jesus Teachings

The Power Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016

There is a plague sweeping churches, individuals, governments & nations. It’s not Ebola, Zika or West Nile Virus, cancer, or the flu. It’s called Epidemic of Discouragement. This outbreak is universal, deadly as the most dreaded disease. David faced it.

SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 9: The Power Of Discouragement 1 Samuel 27:1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results.

I. EXORDIUM: Who can control his tongue? Please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/Villa Luisa Homes 1, Arcontica and Cardinal III. OBJECTIVES: To prove once tongue is submitted to the Holy Spirit will yield good results. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Words

Contributed by Alex De Guzman on Jan 14, 2016

Words carry immeasurable significance: The universe was created with a word; Jesus healed and cast out demons with a word; rulers have risen and fallen by their words; Christians have worshiped through words of song, confession, and preaching.

Question: "What does the Bible say about the power of words?" Answer: Words are not simply sounds caused by air passing through our larynx. Words have real power. God spoke the world into being by the power of His words (Hebrews 11:3), and we are in His image in part because of the power we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Obedience

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020

Obedience is not a foundation of a christian life but it is a fruit of faith through the Word of God and power of the Holy Spirit

** the Bible says the Law can't produce faith in other words obeying the law doesn't produce a faith based life but believing in the Son of God produces an obedient based life ** Obedience___hupakoe (hoop-ak-o-ay)__Greek ___hupo---under ___akouo---to hear **obedience___ the character of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Elijah Couchman on Feb 18, 2025

The world is full of words, we often become numb to the power of them. The bible tells us that words are a dangerous and powerful tool. But with the help of the Holdy Spirit they can be used to further his kingdom.

Sermon Title: The Power of Your Words 1. Introduction – Set the Stage “Hey everyone! God has something to say tonight. My prayer is that I’m saying what He wants me to say.” Distractions are everywhere – Phones light up without touching them. Challenge: Resist distraction—not just for you, but for ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 12:36-37

Power Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing the power of worship with Paul and Silas

Power of Worship Theme: Show the power of worship Text: Acts 16:16-34 read 16:16-24 Introduction Things started out well for Paul and Silas. Being led by the Holy Spirit through a vision into the Macedonia area they soon came to Phillipi. There was no doubt that the Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Words

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Think before you speak

One of the greatest lies of humanity is that words don’t hurt, as kids we were told that when someone would say something hurtful to us we should respond that sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me. This was a lie then and it still is today, words do hurt, words are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2006

Satan has a plan for each of our lives - to sift us like wheat. If we recognize it we can overcome it in the power of the Holy Spirit

There is a philosophy out there today that says man is basically good and if you take off the restraints and the laws we will eventually grow into a utopian world where crime and poverty will be a thing of the past. There’s only problem with that philosophy: its dead wrong; its 180 degrees out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2012

The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.

Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Hope And Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conquering Power

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2018

How do we know we love God? How do we know we love God’s children? How do we conquer evils of the world? Let's learn what it means to live an overcoming life. Let's look at 1 John 5:1-6.

Prelude How do we know we love God? How do we know we love God’s children? How do we conquer evils of the world? Let's learn what it means to live an overcoming life. Let's look at 1 John 5:1-6. 1 John 5:1 Loving God’s Children 1 John 5:1 says, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist