Sermons on Powerful Sin:

Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 15, 2021

To ascend which means to dwell continually with Him (Jesus Christ) so we gain clarity.

1. Our Second Reading in Ephesians chapter 1 says that Jesus is in heaven in his body "at His own right hand" - the place of infinite glory, power, and majesty. Something greater exists than your tendencies and struggles-- Verse 21: "far above all principalities" --He is our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Rebuilding The Walls

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 11, 2013

Among all the constant building & attack & stress, Nehemiah and Ezra gather the people together in Nehemiah chapter 8. It is chapter 8 that we will focus on this morning and learn a little about God’s Word and its deep soul-changing effect on our lives.

REBUILDING THE WALLS CHAPTER 21, "THE STORY" Nehemiah 8:1-10 INTRODUCTION "The Story" Teen Curriculum #21 Video ILLUSTRATION... Safest Place At Church http://c0020248.cdn1.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/082210.pdf I ran across something the other day that reminds me that what we are doing here at ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

He Gave Them Power To Become The Sons Of God

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 5, 2022

Everyone that truly received Jesus as Lord and Saviour has undergone a divine transformation from being a captive of Satan and to become a Son of God.

HE GAVE THEM POWER TO BECOME SONS OF GOD Study Text John 1:11 - 12 Introduction: - It takes divine power to become a Son of God. This power is given to everyone who truly believes and receives Jesus as Lord and Saviour. - There is no power in man that can produce a ‘son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus temptation in the wildness.

The Temptation of Jesus When we look at the temptation of Jesus we sometimes say some very silly things. It is like we are so uncomfortable with the fact that Jesus resisted sin that we have to reason away His humanity to explain how He did it. Certainly if Jesus really was fully human He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Left Alone

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 7, 2009

Even though God is omnipotent, God allows Himself to be hurt. In this sermon, Jeremiah speaks of the irony of substituting the inadequate for the Omnipotent.

Sometimes, even when a pastor is as true to God’s Word as possible and has preached a number of sermons to the text that have elucidated the Truth, God’s Holy Spirit comes back to that same pastor and causes something new to be eliminated, something passed over in previous readings and study. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: *other

God Still Moves Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 27, 2023

God still moves despite the evil of others

In 1 Kings, we have read about the different kings of Israel. It starts with King David's later years and ultimate death. Solomon takes the throne and as the chapters continue, we learn that not every king followed God. Israel had a major problem with idolatry. Idolatry is when you put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32

New Age Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025

When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: *other

The Tragedy Of Tolerance Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 4 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Thyatira.

Longest of 7 letters... written to church in smallest & prob least imp town. READ TEXT OPENING: What do you value? Americans values... individual freedom... a choice in education... the family... privacy... different in other cultures... INTRODUCTION: The values of GOD are not the values of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Slick Is Doubt?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 17, 2018

Doubt is a huge obstacle to personal growth. The negative light that doubt plants in our hearts and minds can grow and thrive. Recognize doubt can kill the plan of God.

HOW SLICK IS DOUBT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Ever watch duck hunting on TV? Good duck hunters have DECOYS that look so real, they move to imitate real ducks, they make real quacking sounds like ducks, and real ducks are SLICKED INTO THE BELIEF THAT THOSE DECOY DUCKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:17, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:1-8, John 11:16, John 20:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unveiling Injustice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024

This sermon addresses the misuse of spiritual power, monetary exploitation, and abuse within the church, urging believers to seek truth and wisdom in these challenging times. 2 Timothy

Greetings, dear friends and fellow sojourners in the faith. It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, where the echoes of hymns still linger in the rafters, where the whispers of prayers have seeped into the walls, and where the Word of God is the foundation upon which we stand. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Ecclesiastes 4:1-6

Topics: Abusive Power, Exposing, Overcoming

"the Foolishness Of The Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 24, 2023

The Cross appears as foolishness until it transforms your life.

“The Foolishness of the Cross” 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 There is a story about a wealthy early colonial man who asked the rector of the church if it was possible to find salvation outside of the Church of England. The rector wrestled with how to answer the question because he knew it was within ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Who? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2024

How sad to live life without taking advantage of all the help and resources available to us. The Holy Spirit is given to us to be our helper. In this sermon, we begin to understand who the Spirit is and how He helps us.

A. Welcome to Friends and Family Day! 1. We are excited to have special guests with us today and we hope you will be encouraged and inspired by this time of worship. 2. Today’s sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series that I am calling “The Holy Spirit, Our Helper.” 3. I decided to start the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malta Moments In Life – Using Your Spiritual Authority

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 14, 2025

The problem many Christians face is that they don’t know who they are in Christ. They don’t realise they’ve been given authority. With authority in their hands, they walk around defeated and discouraged.

The problem many Christians face is that they don’t know who they are in Christ. They don’t realise they’ve been given authority. With authority in their hands, they walk around defeated and discouraged. In Acts 28, Paul teaches us how to walk in the authority that God has given us. In whichever ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic