Sermons on Power Over His Own Will:

What Do We Own? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

sermon series number 3 on James

What do we own? James 1:9-14 At first glance this may sound irrelevant, but it is actually complimentary to the original text at the beginning of the book. Money is one of the things that cause trials and double mindedness in a person. Remember we are still on the theme of temptation. 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-14, 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Run Your Own Race PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

Explores the Christian journey, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, individual purpose, and handling distractions in the race set by God.

Good morning, beloved family. It's a joyous day to gather together in the house of our Lord. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each of us has a place, a purpose, a mission, a race that has been set before us by our gracious God. And today, we are going to unwrap the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Topics: Staying Focused

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2015

One of the qualities of God that draws us to him is his loving nature. This is a brief look at the power of that love.

1. D. L. Moody was a great American Evangelist in the late 19th Century. John 3:16 was the verse through which D. L. Moody learned to appreciate the greatness of God's love. Moody had been to Britain in the early days of his ministry and there had met the young English preacher, Henry Moorhouse. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Just as Paul was vigilant in his habit of praying for believers everywhere, so too we can use his powerful prayer passage to pray for others to lead lives worthy of the Lord, to bear fruit, to grow in the knowledge of God, to endure with patience and to j

Oct. 14, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview How to Pray with Power Good morning! Several weekends ago I experienced a tremendously traumatic event. I was stung by a bee. Maxine had gone to the church to lead worship practice. I had stayed at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2006

The Pentecost event tells us of our great need of the Holy Spirit. We must be convinced of two truths: (1) Lives can only be changed with His help, and (2) we can witness effectively only by His power.

Today is Pentecost Sunday. We want to read about the birth of the church in Acts 2:1-8. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, and everyone knows it is Christmas. We remember His resurrection, and most people recognise that Easter is a special day to the Christians. But when we talk about Pentecost – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mantle Of Power

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011

Beloved, God has designed a school of power for His children to enable them to flow in His great power at the fullness of time. When we talk of going through the school of power, it means to pass through a learning process, and with great expectation that

MANTLE OF POWER Beloved, God has designed a school of power for His children to enable them to flow in His great power at the fullness of time. When we talk of going through the school of power, it means to pass through a learning process, and with great expectation that at the end of the day, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tooting Your Own Horn Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002

Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

As we wait for Jesus to return, let’s keep our eyes focussed on the ministry Jesus has given us, the ministry of sharing the gospel with others, of building his kingdom. Let’s continue to pray for the coming of his kingdom, to strategise about how to see

Today we begin a new series of sermons, looking at the first years of the Christian Church as they’re recorded for us in the book of Acts. We won’t cover the whole book this year, it’s far too long for that, but we will begin this year by looking at the first 11 chapters over the next few months. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Chief Shepherd Protects His Flock

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over...

Four seconds remain on the clock. The coach calls a timeout. The players hustle over. They’re down one point but will get to inbound the ball at halfcourt. They listen intently as the coach draws up a play that if executed correctly, will win the game and the championship. Have you ever wished you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Always For Our Own Good

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014

To show that if we follow GOD, we will always benefit, it's always for our own good that's why He commands us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you obeying GOD for your own good? Yes, always for our own good. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if we follow GOD, we will always benefit, it's always for our own good that's why He commands us. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:24 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Faith Your Own Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

making faith your own

First off, happy Father’s Day. Be nice to your Father’s today. I’m told that flashing electric ties are nice presents, at least that’s what my dad told me the first time I got him one, so that’s been his gift ever since. Just a handy last minute gift idea from your caring pastor. Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Your Own Gallows

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 25, 2006

You reap what you sow, more than you sow and later than you sow.

Building your own gallows Esther 7 10/25/06 This is our last study in the book of Esther for the time being. I hope you have gotten something out of the lessons that you can use down the road of life. If you haven’t gotten anything else, which I believe you have, I want you to remember this we find ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

No Prayer No Power

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 29, 2023

We neglect spending time at His feet and thus we suffer defeat.

1 Kings 17:1-6 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

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