Sermons on Powerful Sin:

Power Brokering

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2011

A look at the third temptation of Jesus in Matthew. The temptation to use power for good, but not in God's way.

The devil saves the best for last in his plan to tempt Jesus. He takes him to a very high mountain and shows him the glories of the nation of Israel, and in a vision shows him all the kingdoms of the world, both present and future. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksgiving Power Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The sound of praise and thanksgiving is the best offering you can give to God. Not only does such music please God, it sends us into life with thanksgiving power.

Almost everyone has heard of Leo Tolstoy the author of War and Peace, but few have ever heard of his grandfather Prince Nicholas Volkausky. This old man took 8 of his slaves on his country estate and formed them into an orchestra. He taught them how to play the finest classical music in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36

The Power Of Love Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 24, 2003

This is the final installment of a series I did on I Corinthians 13, dealing with the fact that "love endures all things, and never fails."

“The Power of Love” I Corinthians 13:8-13 March 23, 2003 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Theme Intro “Kids say the darnedest things”, they say, and so Art Linkletter, and more recently, Bill Cosby, made a TV show out of the concept! When Anthony was little, we got a kick out of the fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pentecostal Power Series

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 22, 2012

Holy Spirit Baptism

PENTECOSTAL POWER Acts 2:1-5 ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: A vaccum salesman down in rural ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Small, But Powerful Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2009

Disciple your tongue.

SMALL, BUT POWERFUL James 3.2-12 S: Tongue C: Truth and Grace Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DISCIPLE YOUR TONGUE! I. WORDS II. TRUTH III. HEART IV. WHOLENESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Value words. • Speak truth. • Act kindly. • Bring healing. Version: ESV RMBC 17 May 09 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Powerful Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2007

Jesus clearly demonstrated His power over every realm of existence while He was on earth. His power is still at work in those who believe in Him.

Introduction: A. When you were a child did you dream of having super powers? 1. Maybe you watched cartoons or read comic books and dreamed of being super strong, or super fast, or being able to fly. 2. I remember experimenting as a child to see if I could move or bend objects with my mind. 3. As it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Our text is just one of many Biblical examples of the power of touch. I chose it because it is recorded in all three of the synoptic Gospels, and the word touched is used in this account more than anywhere in the New Testament.

One of the great stories of Greek Mythology is that of Antaeus and Hercules. Antaeus, like Hercules, was of gigantic stature and marvelous strength. His parents were Neptune and Terra-ocean and earth. When he and Hercules engaged in mortal combat, Hercules proved to be the strongest, but every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Powerful Voice

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 14, 2019

A study in Psalm 29: 1 - 11

Psalm 29: 1 – 11 Powerful voice A Psalm of David. 1 Give unto the LORD, O you mighty ones, give unto the LORD glory and strength. 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; The God of glory thunders; The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Memory

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

God loves memorial events, for they force our minds to reflect and remember, and this keeps the past alive in the present so that the future can be what He wills.

One of the most important battles in the history of our nation was won by 262 Minnesotans. It is generally agreed by historians that he battle of Gettysburg was the turning point that led the North to win the tragic Civil War. That battle was going badly for the North, and at one point the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-16

The Power Of Division Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 7, 2017

Who is the "strong man" in Jesus' parable? Who's kingdom was Jesus speaking about? Was it Christ's Kingdom... or someone else's? I invite you to read the greatest sermon I never preached.

On June 16, 1858 more than 1,000 delegates met in the Springfield, Illinois, for the Republican State Convention, and they chose Abraham Lincoln as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against Democrat Stephen A. Douglas. That evening Lincoln delivered this address to his Republican ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 8, 2016

Today's sermon is about the power of faith, and it goes through four steps or phases to see that faith realized, from believing in God's dream, being willing to take a risk, being a people of great expectations, and refusing to give up.

The Power of Faith {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!2dt2CIgJ!Fk614T_wlrlLdUcrKhXEIGApvQKGQ-CW-yoxiqSv64w } Over these last several weeks we’ve been looking at the choices we have to start making, which started with our teachings on our journey towards Easter, and which roads we choose in life, and then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20, Romans 4:13, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Power Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

God has established structures of authority which affect your life. These authorities are important if you desire spiritual power. If you are not properly under authority then you cannot exercise authority.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES POWER OF AUTHORITY - POWER PRINCIPLE FOUR OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson you will be able to: • Explain why you must be under authority in order to exercise authority. • Explain how Jesus was a man of authority under authority. • Identify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 20, 2023

Prophecy Update and Study of Romans

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are in the opening Chapter of Paul’s Letter to the Church in Rome. So far, we’ve discussed a little history of the Apostle Paul and his authority to write what is canonized in Scripture. Today, we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024

Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29, Luke 14:11, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational