Sermons on Powerful God:

The Word As Power Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

God gives us the word as power, if we believe, to become a child of God and to inherit the benefits of his children.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 The Word as Power Text: John 1: 1 - 12 This Advent Season we will focus upon the theme “What God Gives” It’s derived from the well known scripture – John 3: 16 – “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 23, 2015

How we can harness the Power of the Holy Spirit and reach out to the world as the hands and feet of Christ

Acts 2: 1-4, Narrate 5-14 then read (14 – 21) Today is Pentecost Sunday , The Birthday of the Church, The scripture today tells of an exciting time , strange things are happening, Tongues of fire touching people, folks speaking in unknown languages, power is being poured out and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Power Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 27, 2021

James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Fasting

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 18, 2021

There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it.

Prelude: There is a powerful secret that every Christian needs to know, especially in troubled times. Purpose: Let’s learn about the right and wrong use of fasting. Plan: Let’s see what the inspired Word of God says about it. Exodus 34:27-28 27 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write these words, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-21, Matthew 6:16-18, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2022

We do not live the Christian life in our own power, but in God’s. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said: “you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) The word translated power is the Greek word dunamis. Dunamis is used 120 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Prepositions

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on May 11, 2024

How things start out can often determine if they are victorious in the end. Our final outcomes are judged not in the light of today, but in the light of eternity. Romans 11:36 shows us a three-pronged test to get us started out right and to help us see it through to the end.

According to Merriam-Webster, a preposition at its most basic form shows direction. Romans 11:36 is packed full of three powerful prepositions. Not because the words themselves hold power, but because they are providing direction to the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. It says, “For from him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36, James 1:17, 2 Peter 1:3

The Transforming Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

#8 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon gives four reasons that we should not disregard the word of God.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 8 “The Transforming Power of the Word of God.” Hebrews 4:12-13 I was thirteen years old when I first became aware of being under the scalpel of God’s word. It was then that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Hebrews 12:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

So Great Is God's Power

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Oct 10, 2006

Would YOU like also to feel or witness the Awesome Power of God?

“In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. On the fifth of the month-it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin -- the word of the LORD came to Ezekiel the priest, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Power

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Jude 24 says, "God is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy..." WE NEED POWER!!!

P.O.W.E.R. Luke 15:4-7 Just like The Good Shepherd… God wants to restore your relationship with Him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will stand or fall… 1. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? We are to put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Letting Go

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 13, 2002

God’s power is released upon our circumstance by the act of letting go of the control of our lives!

THE POWER OF LETTING GO A wearisome, scorching, July day was coming to a close. I had just finished unloading a large U- haul truck with the aid of some new found friends here in Hammond. I was driving back across town to my temporary dwelling place. With my wife Tammy, and our 4 children, now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Lost Power

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

It is possible to restore the potential power of God in your life and ministry

Restoring the Lost Power to our Lives and Ministry The story of the lost axe head is illustrative of the impotent Christian’s life. 1.) A look at the early Church shows that something is missing in most Christian lives. 2.) It is the supernatural power of God!!! (Illustrations: soul-winning, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord's Power

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

A sermon on the story of Elijah and the Prophets of Baal.

READING: 1 Kings 18:17-40 (Text v39.) Ever wondered why it is that a church can be small and struggling (and remain that way) - insignificant in the community - and not even looking like changing for many years to come; and then ALL OF A SUDDEN, through a series of events - a speaker comes with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mysterious Powers Of A Mother

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Mother’s day, What mothers say and know

Today I want to talk about a subject that I have to say is a complete mystery to me. Women…. Perhaps some of the other men here would agree that women even if we have known them for 10, 20, 40, 60 years or more, we (men) still only fool ourselves if we think we have a clue. As this subject is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Tapping Into The Power Of Forgiveness!!!

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Aug 10, 2005

Looking through the eyes of the adultress woman is the key to understanding God’s Forgiveness!!!

I heard a story of a boy who went off to college. The story goes as he was hooking up his computer, stero, cell phone charger, his lamp, printer, and palm piolit at his desk when he went to turn on his computer, nothing happend. He went back and looked at his wiring and everything was connected ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power A Burden Brings

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001

God gives us a burden before we can do anything great for Him

The Power a Burden Brings Selected Passages February 25, 2001 Introduction I. What is a burden? A. Webster 1. Something that is carried, a duty or responsibility 2. Something oppressive or worrisome 3. The bearing of a load or the capacity for cargo B. Our Christian Understanding 1. A burden is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God