Sermons on Powerful Sin:

A Transfer Of Power

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001

What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prudence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. While imitating former President George Bush, the Saturday Night Live comedian Dana Carvey used a phrase that made him famous, "Wouldnât be prudent!" Instead of becoming resentful of Carvey, the President used prudence to invite Dana Carvey and his wife to the white house where the two men becam

1. While imitating former President George Bush, the Saturday Night Live comedian Dana Carvey used a phrase that made him famous, "Wouldnât be prudent!" Instead of becoming resentful of Carvey, the President used prudence to invite Dana Carvey and his wife to the white house where the two men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Michael Bennett on Oct 18, 2000

During the month of September, we have been looking at the subject of love, using I Corinthians 13, as the basis for our studies.

During the month of September, we have been looking at the subject of love, using I Corinthians 13, as the basis for our studies. Today is part two in the sermon series. In part two, we are looking at the middle section of I Corinthians 13 that St. Paul wrote to the Corinthian church at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-8

Supernatural Power Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, it must have the supernatural power of God.

Supernatural Power Acts 11:19-26; s.s. I. Prototype of Antioch A. Hand of the Lord was with them (Acts 11:21) 1. King Saul (1 Samuel 10:1-10) 2. Elijah (1 Kings 18:46) B. Barnabas saw the grace of God (Acts 11:23) 1. Conversions (vs. 21,24) 2. Prayer & Fasting (13:2,3) 3. Spontaneous Generosity ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how your spiritual strength is enhanced by simply coming into agreement with someone!

I. Binding & Loosing A. Text: Matthew 18:18-20 “Verily, I say unto you, whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching (concerning) anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

The Name of Jesus was very important to the early church because it embodied Jesus’ power to save, and it should be our focus today as well.

The Power of the Name Acts 4: 1-14, 18-20 Introduction 1. Think about how important your name is. 2. You thought a lot about names when you named your children. 3. Names were more significant in Bible times. 4. Name equals who the person actually was. Ex. Jesus = Savior 5. What can we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Power Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-20

Denomination: *other

Positional Power

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 15, 2001

Access to God through prayer is a privilege and responsibility of every believer.

Positional Power (Its Who You Know That Really Counts) Hebrews 4:14-16 A pastor in a small Midwestern city sat reading the Saturday newspaper. He turned to the religion section and was surprised to see a full-page article on a sister church in the community. That following week he called the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 19, 2001

Peter is miraclously released from prison through the power of prayer.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 23 “The Power of Prayer” Acts 12:1-24 “but constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church.” Acts chapter twelve is set in a context of mounting persecution, about which the people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extraordinary Power

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

Jesus is still in the business of taking the ordinary and transforming it into the Extraordinary.

“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine.’ ‘Dear woman, why do you involve me?’ Jesus replied. ‘My time has not yet ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Of Power

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 10, 2000

Each hour in the parable of the householder has a particular significance in your Christian experience.

The day in Jewish times was divided into two twelve hour periods. 6:00AM-6:00PM(day) and 6:00PM-6:00AM(night). We can see the hours of the day in this parable as milestones in the Christian’s experience. 1.First Hour-The Hour of Resurrection Power(Mk. 16:2) A. Death of the flesh-alive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

God calls us to a life of persistence for Him

The Power of Persistence Luke 18.1-8 September 7, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of John Wycliffe: The first key leader in producing an English Bible, translated the Bible into English rather than Latin, done from Greek and Hebrew and was considered a traitor to the church, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Conversion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Power To Move

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Aug 28, 2001

Illustrates the baptism and filling of the Holy Spirit.

POWER TO MOVE Acts 2:4 There are all types of power: Man’s own power (our physical ability) Man-made power (machinery; generators; etc.) God’s power (in nature [glaciers; earthquakes; volcanos]; in Spirit [thru us]) We can use one or more of these different powers either separately or in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist