Sermons on Power To Serve:

Word Power! Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 16, 2001

What to do with God’s Word as we seek a more mature walk with Christ.

Word Power! James 1:19-27 There are a lot of lessons we can learn from the field of medicine. By collecting a list of symptoms and various indicators throughout the body, a doctor can diagnose and treat a disease with remarkable accuracy. As the field advances, more diseases which often proved ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Power! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

Jesus is the ultimate, original pyromaniac. And He is looking for someone to become His fire-power in the Earth TODAY!

THE FILLING STATION #2: FIRE POWER! (February 2006 – Filling Station Youth Conference) OPENING: How many of you guys like to play with fire? Camping stories of boys & fire! Every boy, no matter what the age, is a pyromaniac. Camping @ Cultus Lake last summer, my son Austin (age 5) burned his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: *other

A Life Of Power

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 15, 2006

Easter Sunday sermon. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in our lives.

Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever driven a Datsun sedan? You know those little cars, before the company changed its name to Nissan? Datsuns were very easy on gas, could make a U-turn almost anywhere, and lasted nearly forever. The body might have rusted out but the engine kept on going and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

Many Christians are not experiencing Pentecost for a number of reasons, but perhaps the greatest reason is because they are unaware of how rich and powerful it would make their lives.

THE POWER OF PENTECOST Last week we looked at THE PURPOSE OF PENTECOST and we found that it is much more than exciting music and a motivational message. Pentecost will certainly: • Bring to us more of God’s power to live our daily lives, • Take us to a higher place of worship, • Cause us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006

We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006

This sermon contains some observations about effective prayer and a discussion of healing prayer.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went and made a sales presentation to the leadership of a church. 1. When the presentation was over, one of the men in leadership when into the auditorium, knelt down and after a minute of silent prayer, returned and announced in a solemn tone, “The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006

Where does the power for living as an effective witness for Christ come from? The answer is none other than the Holy Spirit.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Power of the Church Text: Acts 1:1-8 Introduction: On Father’s Day in 1997, Ricardo Enamorado set out on a jet ski from Chicago’s Wilson Avenue Boat Ramp and headed north along the shoreline of Lake Michigan. After traveling several miles north, at about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 30, 2004

When we get away from the source of our power we become weak, getting back to the source.

The Power of Christ Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power In Powerlessness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 3, 2004

The Christmas story juxtaposes the powerlessness of the human actors with the great saving power of God revealed in the birth of his only Son Jesus Christ.

It’s a terrible thing to feel like your life’s out of your control. Like you’re no longer the master of our own fate. To feel powerless. As I was reading this Christmas story again this week, it struck me that that’s how most of the people in the Christmas story must have been feeling. Joseph has ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of The Seed

Contributed by David Insell on Feb 17, 2004

This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into prisions in the United states.

In this edition we are going to look at the power of the seed. I am going to explore the potential of the seed. I want you to look with me at Isaiah 55:11. We could call this ‘The Power of the Word.’ But we are going to call it ‘The Power of the Seed.’ When we look at Mark 4 it talks about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit shows himself in power. He purifies them to enable them to speak. He enables them to speak in a way that their hearers will understand. He enables God’s people to understand and interpret the Scriptures. He empowers them to speak the words

We worked out last week that the Acts of the Apostles is really the Continuing Acts of Jesus. Well, if Jesus has risen, has returned to his Father in heaven, how can he continue his work on earth? He needs to be present in and with his apostles doesn’t he? And that’s why he instructs them to wait ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004

The place of the Holy Spirit is in the life of Christian believers to carry on the work that Jesus started.

Scripture: Acts 2:41 – Title: “THE POWER OF PENTECOST” Introduction: There could have been 50,000 people in Jerusalem during Pentecost. Some would say that was the reason for 3,000 people getting saved that day. But the great number present didn’t all come from Jerusalem, but many traveled for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power In Partnership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004

There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

Chapter 4 vv. 1-8 contrasted faith & works; vv. 9-17 contrasted law & grace; now in vv. 16-25 we see the contrast of life & death.

Romans 4:16-25 Children have a can do attitude: "I can do it my own self!" We chuckle at them. 1) Abraham & Sarah were as good as dead. • If ever there were 2 people with one foot in the grave, and the other on a bannana peel it’s Abraham and Sarah. He 100, she 90. No children, though they wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

The Power Of The Blood

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 26, 2006

A Sermon Outline showing the Power of the Blood to Redeem, Justify, give Access and Victory in the lives of believers

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD I POWER TO REDEEM Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; [AV] Christ sacrificed his life’s blood to set us free, which means that our sins are now forgiven. [CEV] a. THE PRICE of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible