Sermons on Powerful Witness:

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 God

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2000

A Devotion for seekers/students of Romans

There are six basic Greek words in the New Testament that are translated “power”. The word found in Romans 1:16 is, “dunamis”; from which we get our word, “dynamite”. “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Orthodox

God Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is sovereign over all things, from the fates of nations to the details of our own lives. Therefore, He is worthy of our trust and confidence.

For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been looking at some of the attributes of God; trying to better understand what God is like. So far, we’ve considered God’s goodness and His wisdom. This morning we’re going to look at what the Bible has to say about His power. After all, what good would it do us ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Power Of Communion Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2001

Where the power of communion comes from

August 19, 2001 The Power of Communion Some of the most dangerous things in life are things that don’t look dangerous. Take for instance a cigarette lighter. When my brother was young, he was enamored by the orange glow that it would make when it was pushed in. So one day, while my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Weakness Or Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003

Be faithful, stick to what’s been revealed to us in God’s Word and rely on God’s power to bring the growth.

There’s an old Indian Fable I heard recently. A water bearer had two large water pots which he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house he arrived with one full pot and one only half full. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Jun 4, 2003

What it means to agree in the presence of God

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19-20 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Definition of agreement It means to come into or be in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 6, 2003

on what the true power was behind Pentecost.

June 8, 2003 Psalm 51:10-15 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. Then I will teach transgressors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Proxiimty Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Jun 19, 2003

Get Closer, Whisper Softer

Gen 22:1-14 There are at least two ways to make something bigger to the eye. You can magnify it with a magnifying glass, microscope, or telescope; or you can move closer to it. Magnification makes an object appear larger to the eye, but there is only one way to get a sense of an object’s true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Ronald Campbell, Iv on Nov 23, 2003

How’s God’s Vision brings about unity, which can ultimately bring about Victory

I. Introduction a. The other day I was in a parking lot. It was a normal calm day, the weather great a breeze kept it cool and from getting to hot, just the right amount of clouds were out and the sun was weaving in and out of the clouds as guided shadows graced along the cars and blacktop. Over ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of One

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 24, 2003

What one person can do in the hands of Christ.

The Power of One Psalm 139 In the world we find that there is safety in groups, power in organizations, movement in the multitude, and force in numbers. But in the kingdom of God we find the Power of One. The power of one individual life. If you look at Jesus life and ministry you find the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Confession

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

What is involved in confession

“The Power of Confession” 2 Chronicles 6 & 7 Intro: This morning we want to talk about confession. I’ve been spending a lot of time in the hospital this week. Funny things can happen in hospitals. One of my favorite stories is about the time the Pastor Dan went to visit Mrs. Johnson. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational