Sermons on Robert Powell:

Joyfully Hoping For God (A Joyful Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Mar 15, 2022

How did we react when we first met our Lord Jesus for the first time? On this exhortation, we will see the effects of finding our joyful hope when we first met our God.

Intro: Many people were touched by God after they met Him. A living testimony is none other than ourselves. We are a living testimony to everybody that after we met Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we have that hope and peace through the power of the Holy Spirit in us. But before knowing and accepting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"lame Excuses" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Going Public will require me to throw away my excuses. Look at verse 7. Notice that this man actually dodges the question, Jesus asks of him.

“The Power of Going Public” "Lame Excuses" John 5:1-15 In this series of messages we have been looking at what it means to go public with your faith and why it matters; why it is so important. In this passage Jesus has gone to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish Holy Days. The city wall has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Great Grace Was Upon Them All

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Three characteristics of the first Christian congregation

I want to begin by saying what a privilege I consider it, to be invited into this pulpit on the occasion of your anniversary. Karen and I have just been attending over the last five weeks and it are clear to both of us that God is doing great things in and through this church. Thirty-three years! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Bogus Resolutions (New Year)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022

Sometimes the question is asked, “Is it right to make New Year’s resolutions?”

Of course it is. But the reason the question is asked, is because every year many folks make BOGUS RESOLUTIONS they do not intend to keep. People make them for various reasons. They make them before the New Year, and they break them shortly after. God is not pleased with BOGUS RESOLUTIONS! But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Church Anniversary-River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2022

This sermon is for a church's sixth anniversary, pastor appreciation, and recognition of special guest.

Sixth Anniversary Banquet 10/29/2022 Ephesians 3:20-21 1 Corinthians 12:12-21 We are here to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the River Of Life Church International, to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, and to recognize how God has used various members of the Body of Christ to help ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21, 1 Corinthians 12:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Privilege Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 9, 2022

Earthly kings & presidents DO NOT ALLOW ACCESS to themselves by average people! How different God is, to seek out the lowest, the least, & the nobodies - though He's the Creator & King of kings. Prayer is a priceless privilege; make sure you use it!

THE PRIVILEGE OF PRAYER Heb. 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BRAGGING OF PERFECTION 1. One denomination believes you can “pray through” to perfection. One member of this group went to see a Christian neighbor. He struck up the subject of the believer's perfection. 2. The neighbor said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22, Psalm 5:4, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Neither Wimps Nor Wolves Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

The wolf who has learned to guard the sheep has a permanent place at the master’s fire.

Do any of you remember the old musical Camelot, about King Arthur and the Round Table? It was popular back in the early 60's, it’s one of the reasons the Kennedy White House started being called Camelot. The reason I bring it up is because of Lancelot. Remember Lancelot? Until he and Guenevere ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slow As Christmas

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2022

Simeon waited all his life to experience Christmas and it finally happened. The reasons he got to personally see Jesus was because he was looking for Him, he was righteous and devout, and the Holy Spirit was on him. Let's be ready!

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS Lk. 2:25-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Valerie Hughes and her husband were on the way to the hospital with their 15-year-old daughter who was scheduled to undergo a tonsillectomy. 2. During the ride, they talked with her about how the procedure would be performed. “Dad,” the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anxiety (Part 3): Biblical Teachings On Anxiety-Free-Life Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Did you know Americans were the most anxious people in all 14 countries? We have more clinically significant anxiety levels than those in Nigeria, Lebanon, and Ukraine. Today we will conclude the sermon series on anxiety with how to enjoy anxiety-free life biblically.

In the past two weeks, we have learned about anxiety from the perspective of the Bible and therapists, various types of anxiety, its symptoms, and the factors that cause it. As said before, anxiety caused by chemicals in the brain or hormone problems (clinical anxiety) needs to get treatment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shalom. Bring Down The Walls

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 15, 2015

There are walls which divide gender men and women. There are walls of social status that divide the affluent and the poor. Walls are all around us. And for many these walls bring a sense of comfort, and protection. Updated July 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 7:1-14; Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Mark 60:30-34, 53-56. Robert Frost's famous work, ...The "Mending Wall": ...is a wonderful poem ... full of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Making The Bible Relevant

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2015

The Bible is already relevant. Maybe we need to get out of the way and let its power be seen.

1. There is a lot of talk today about making the bible "relevant." a. The word Relevant means "Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent." b. There seems to be a precedent in verses like: 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hallmarks Of Love 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4 regarding biblical love

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/21/10, AM A. Opening illustration: the lady who wanted to divorce her husband in the most painful way possible. The suggestion was to go and act like you love him for 2 months, and make him believe it, then drop the bomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Part 4: It Is About Others Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 13, 2010

Servant Leadership is about how much we invest in developing others to be healthier, wiser, wealthier, more famous, than ourselves.

Servant Leadership - Part 4 It is about others This is the lent season. It is important for us to focus on the Sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross during this period. We know that the lent season ends with the last supper. The last supper was celebrated in the old testament days as the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Between The Dashes Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010

Our time on this earth compared to eternity is very short. we must use it wisely and be productive for the Kingdom of God.

Between the Dashes James Chapter 4:13-17 James chapter 4:13-17 Introduction- We are still working on the series “Faith that works”. I hope that you have been taking notes and putting these thoughts together as we look at practical ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist