Sermons on Powerlessness:

The Life Saver

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God is the giver of life

The Life Saver 1Kings 17:7-24 Introduction: I remember the commercials from the 70’s where someone would lose a game or mess up something important, and a person nearby would offer them a Life Saver candy to cheer them up. Well, whenever I feel the need to be lifted up, I need look no further than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge In National Crisis

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

Wise indeed is the nation experiencing crisis to seek God and His will to find divine deliverance. Such is the promise of II Chronicles 7:14.

OUR REFUGE IN NATIONAL CRISIS "So Judah gathered together to seek help from the Lord; they even came from all the cities of Judah to seek the Lord." II Chronicles 20:4 I. THE CRISIS An overwhelming army from Moab and Ammon was invading Judah. By the time King Jehoshaphat got the message, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch Of The Master's Hand

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is no greater touch than the touch of the Master’s hand.

The Touch of the Master’s Hand Matthew 8:1-4 Sometimes we only think of Jesus as healing our physical or spiritual needs, but did you ever think about the fact that Jesus cares for your emotional needs as well. Today we will look at Jesus healing of a leper as recorded in Matthew 8:1-4. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

Ephesians gives the read a clear understanding of the key elements of the Christian faith--saved by grace, a witness to those around us, and standing against evil.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Testing Of The Faithful

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

The trial and testing of the faithful

Daniel 3-The Three Faithful Friends of Daniel are Tested I. Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Image Set Up for Worship (v.1-7) A. The Image Description (v.1) B. The Call of Image Worship to Leaders (v.2-7) 1. The Leaders ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Was At The Cross?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 9, 2007

A meditation on the people who were at the cross in order to evoke faith in Christ.

A Meditation: Who Was At The Cross? Some of the people who were at the cross… Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose heart was stabbed with the deepest pain of grief. Luke tells us: Lk 23:35 “And the people stood looking on…” John, the disciple Jesus loved, was obedient to his beloved Master and so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Keys Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Ephesians gives us keys that open us up to the powerful movement of the HS in our lives. The first key to understand it God’s overwhelming grace. In Christ we are made alive.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why There Is Power In The Gospel

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Power to change lives is found in the word s of the gospel

Why there Is Power In the Gospel ROMANS 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth. 1. TO SATISFY: Psalms107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. A. In today’s affluent society ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out To Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I CAME TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST? I AM NOT WHAT I WANNA BE. I AM NOT WHAT I AM GONNA BE! BUT PRAISE GOD I AM NOT WHAT I WAS! HERE ARE THE NT PASSAGES STATING WHO "I WAS" B.C.

I WAS... Romans ...still powerless ...God’s enemy ...a slave to sin ...in slavery to impurity and to ever-increasing wickedness ...free from the control of righteousness ...controlled by the flesh ...bearing fruit for death ...serving the old way of the law ...bound by the law ...at one time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:10

Denomination: Methodist

What Will You Do With Christ?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Who is Jesus and what will you do with him

What Will You Do With Christ?" Matthew 16 10/5/97 Intro: Did you ever hear about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to find out about the level of Bible knowledge her children had. She started asking them different questions. She said, "Johnny, who knocked down the walls of Jericho?" Johnny ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Without Me You Can Do Nothing!

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus said that without Him we can do nothing. Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves and God! It’s time for us to take the limits off of ourselves and off of God!

Without Me You Can Do Nothing! Text: John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me, ye can do nothing." Jesus said,"WITHOUT ME - YOU CAN DO NOTHING!" He is the source- He is everything that we need- The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming The Devil's Influence In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006

The Devil has the full intention of ruining our lives but we can overcome him through Jesus Christ and His powerful Word.

NLT 1 John 3:8 But when people keep on sinning, it shows they belong to the Devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy these works of the Devil. Jesus came to set us free from the bondage and power of sin. He came to destroy the works of Satan in our lives ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 28, 2006

How do we know for sure that we are really, genuinely, saved? Many things are blamed on God, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, plagues, famines. How do we know that God will keep His word?

Romans 5:6-11 1)Our condition before being saved was that we were helpless. • We were “without strength”: weak, sick, feeble, and powerless. We were spiritually worthless & unable to help ourselves. Our condition was desperate. • “For my life is spent with GRIEF, and my years with SIGHING: my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

The Altar Call

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Oct 26, 2006

Turn from your evil ways

Turning From Death by Gerald Van Horn Ezekiel 33:11 “Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, oh house of Israel?” Our text is addressed to the house of Israel but I would like to take the liberty and apply it everyone. The most difficult thing to do sometime is to turn. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God