Sermons on Power To Live:

"Christian Power"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2002

There is amazing power that Christians possess through the Holy Spirit, so let’s tap into it.

Acts 6:8-15, 7:54-60 “Christian Power” By: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Have you ever been persecuted or harrassed by others for doing what is right? Have you ever gotten yourself in trouble for doing what is wrong? Well, there is a big ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002

The power of our words & how they are creative or destructive in our life.

Series Today - The Power of the Tongue (Words) James 3:2- For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, & able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; & we turn about their whole body. Behold ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecostal Power

Contributed by George Rennau on May 18, 2002

A sermon for Pentecost Sunday

Title: Pentecostal Power Text: Acts 2:1-4 The Church was born at Pentecost And Pentecost has become a Sacred Holiday on the church calendar. Of course, Pentecost has always been a holiday A celebration of the harvest For Israel, it was a harvest of grain For the Church, Pentecost is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Repentence

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2016

In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus teaches some powerful lessons about repentance.

The Power of Repentance Luke 13:1-9 Haddon Robinson tells the story of a young woman who talked to her minister about the sin of pride. She says, “Every Sunday I come to church and look around and think to myself that I am the prettiest girl in the church. I try to stop but I just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 6, 2010

Regardless of what popular preaching proclaims in pulpits today, the Scriptures make it abundantly clear that it is the precious blood of Jesus Christ, the blood of the Lamb of God, that saves, sanitizes, sanctifies, and secures those to whom it is applie

The Power of the Blood Hebrews 9:11-22 Introduction: The preaching of the blood of Jesus Christ is hated by the world. Liberal theologians reject the idea of Christ’s blood paying for our sins. They accuse those who preach the blood of Christ as proclaiming a “slaughterhouse religion.” They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Perseverance

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 11, 2025

When you are a follower of Christ, you will influence those around you. A Christian is an influencer; Christ-like in thought, in word, and in deed.

Matthew 13:33 “The Power of Perseverance" January 12, 2025 One of Jesus' shortest parables is the Parable of the Leaven, also known as the Parable of the Yeast. In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to leaven mixed into bread dough. It’s important to define “kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Preposition

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 28, 2024

The death of Christ for the Church was because of His love.

The Power of a Preposition Ephesians 5:25 Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Introduction: You who have heard me preach God’s Word over the years will not be surprised to see that the focus of our message this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

To emphasize the transformative power of prayer, encouraging believers to pray with faith and expectancy, just like Elijah did in the book of James.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the book of James, specifically James 5:16 - 18. It's a passage that speaks volumes about the power of prayer, the necessity of faith, and the beautiful promise of answered prayer. I love how Charles Spurgeon, renowned Baptist preacher, put ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Topics: God Hears Prayer

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 23, 2018

Praise gives access to God

Psalm 22:3 The Power of Praise Praise gives us access to God. Sometimes people will say, “I feel that God is a million miles away and my prayers bounce right off of the ceiling.” Scriptures tell us to “Draw near to God and he will draw nigh to you” (James 4:8 KJV). How can we draw nigh to God? ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 2, 2024

In this message, Dr. Vorce explains the parable of the leaven encouraging us to let the gospel message spread far and wide for global revival.

Matthew 13:33 - Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. Introduction • Review of the previous parable: The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mt 13:31-32) • Highlights remarkable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Luke 12:1, Matthew 16:5-12, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Mark 16:15-16, Romans 10:17-18, Romans 16:25-26, Colossians 1:6, Colossians 1:23, Luke 17:20-21, 1 Timothy 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Power Of Tongue

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jul 30, 2017

Words bring about change in our life. Words set the direction of our life. Learn to speak faith, not feelings, Speak destiny, not despair, Speak health not sickness.

The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs: 18:21 Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. In our day to day life we must make sure the words of our mouth are aligned with the word of God. Some negative confessions may block the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Jeremiah 1:5-7

The Power Of Commitment

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jul 13, 2006

Why do you suppose there are close to 159 million people in America who claim to be Christians and yet the Church is not making more of a moral and spiritual impact?

I. The Appeal to Commitment (v. 1a) A. We Respond to an Appeal B. We Respond in Appreciation, II. The Act of Commitment (vv. 1b-2a) A. It is a Permanent Sacrifice B. It is a Personal Sacrifice C. It is a Practical Sacrifice. III. The Assignments of Commitment (v. 2) A. The Christian is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Where's The Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A question based on the old Wendy's commercial, Where's the Beef? It's what the world is asking about the church.

Where’s The Power? Matthew 4:24 INTRO A. In 1984-85 Wendy’s had a commercial running featuring a four foot eleven inch tall, gray haired old feisty Grandma named Clara Peller. 1. If you remember the commercial Ms. Peller would walk up to the counter of the fast food restaurant with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power In The Watergate

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

Exploring the power of the Word from a look at Nehemiah’s water gate.

THE POWER IN THE WATER GATE TEXT: Nehemiah 3:26; 8:1-3; Nehemiah 3:26 KJV Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. Nehemiah 8:1-3 KJV And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal