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Introduction To The Supernatural Life Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

Is the Christian life a supernatural life or is it simply an ordinary life that gets "help" from God from time to time? Has God left us to our own strength and abilities after the first century?

Living The Supernatural Life – Part 1: Introduction Eagles and Turkeys: A boy was hiking and saw an eagle’s egg roll off of a high cliff and into some bushes. The bushes broke the fall of the egg and it was unharmed. The boy looked at the cliff and knew there was no way for him to climb back up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Small Is The Power Of God

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2009

God can do big things through little people.

Title: The Power of Small Is the Power of God Text: I Samuel 17 :( 1, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Thesis: God can do big things through little people. Introduction Today the message is classic Sunday School 101. From our earliest childhood Sunday School experiences we were told the story of David and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength In Weakness: Transformed By God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace amid weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers who face challenges and difficulties in life, reminding us of the transformative power of God's grace.

Strength in Weakness: Transformed by God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace in the midst of weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Source Of Your Power

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

How does God meet your deepest needs

The Source Of Your Power How God Meets Your Deepest Needs Genesis 17:1-3 By Pastor Ted Palaroan All of us at sometime in our lives have felt weak and useless. We’ve struggled with some problem that seems to always defeat us and bring us down. During those times we ask ourselves, were do I get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer: #2: Power Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #2 in the Power of Prayer series focuses on the Power of Prayer when we are plugged into God. The example is given of Peter being released from jail by an angel after the people prayed for him. Acts 12:1-19

The Power of Prayer:#2-POWER Ephesians 1:19-21 CHCC: June 14, 2009 (from Discover the Power of Prayer by Max Lucado) SKIT: TUNE UP Ed: Today we’re talking about the power of prayer. I want to start with a song about prayer. (start strumming with noticeably out of tune strings) Lawrence: Um ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Sep 20, 2018

God formed us, shaped us, like a master potter. Do we trust Him? When He directs our path, do we make excuses why we can’t do it, or do we walk boldly along that path in faith? God didn’t create you to be the centerpiece on a display shelf… He created you as a clay pot to be useful for His kingdom!

*** NOTE - Both a brief Children's Sermon and a full Adult sermon are included *** CHILDREN’S SERMON [Bring 2 empty glass jars] Take a look at these two jars… they’re just plain jars. What’s inside? Nothing… they’re empty inside. What are they made of? Glass… What would happen if I dropped ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5, Judges 6:14-15, Exodus 4:10-13, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Isaiah 64:8, Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 13:44-46, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 4:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Habakkuk's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message deals with Habakkuk’s prayer and how we can look to God to strengthen our faith in difficult times.

"HABAKKUK’S POWERFUL PRAYER" Habakkuk 3 INTRO – Life is full of questions, isn’t it? Some questions are unimportant. Others have life-changing, life-altering implications. And then there are those questions that sound relatively unimportant, but definitely have life-changing implications. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Be Good

Contributed by Don Myers on Feb 18, 2019

This is a sermon that reveals the spiritual secret to living the Christian life.

THE POWER TO BE GOOD Sermon by Don Myers >> Preach the word. >>> Thank you, church. I love the Lord, I Love Sunset International Bible Institute. God bless you for allowing me to be here today. I'm going to ask you to go to God in prayer with me. PRAYER >> Our Father, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-4

Spiritual Capacity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2008

We have a spiritual capacity, but whether we are among the "strong" or the "weak" in this sense, we are called to help one another and be patient with all.

Spiritual Capacity TCF Sermon April 20, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NASB77) And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:14 (NLT) Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Renewal: Raising Lazarus From The Dead

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 3, 2023

Through the power of God, Lazarus was brought back to life after being dead for days. Let us explore five key points from this miraculous story and discover how they relate to us spiritually.

Point 1: The Power of God's Timing (John 11:6) In the story of Lazarus, we witness Jesus deliberately delaying His arrival to the scene. This delay may seem puzzling, but it reminds us that God works according to His perfect timing. In our own lives, we often find ourselves waiting for answers ...read more

Scripture: John 11:6, John 11:33-35, John 11:43-44, John 11:40, John 11:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Are All His Wonderful Deeds

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 15, 2014

Encouragement for the people of God to rely on His strength as He sends His people to serve in this fallen world.

“The angel of the Lord came and sat under the terebinth at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, while his son Gideon was beating out wheat in the winepress to hide it from the Midianites. And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, ‘The Lord is with you, O ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power In Us

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 is that his readers may be filled with God’s love and his power. We do not realise the full potential available to us

We come to the third of our sermons on the Epistle to the Ephesians, and this morning it’s chapter three, verses 14 to 21. This is one of Paul’s prayers; the second he prays in this epistle for the Ephesian Christians. Here we see his love and his concern for these Christians; he’s worried for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power To See It Through Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 3, 2020

In our text we will notice FIVE POWER WORDS that remind us that we can find traction in our spiritual lives and never give up!

-CHRIST IN THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING- POWER TO SEE IT THROUGH Colossians 2:6-15 Introduction In our look at Colossians, we have noted the theme that Christ is in the Center of Everything. The center of our faith and prayers. He is in the center because of who He is. That Christ in us is our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Biblical Power Series

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on Feb 27, 2010

Seeing God in all things, Having the heart of God show us that we can have true power in the Bible.

TRUE BIBLICAL POWER The Bruce Lee parable of 10,000 kicks By Pastor Johnathan Bloch Firestone Park Baptist Church Akron, Ohio Well we all know that I seem to step outside the box very often, in fact im not sure if ive actually been inside the box. Last Sunday I started off my telling you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power Working In Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HIS GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESS IS GOD'S POWER WORKING FOR US -- THE SAME POWER THAT RESURRECTED AND EXALTED CHRIST TO HIS POSITION AS HEAD OVER ALL -- BOTH IN THE UNIVERSE AND IN THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY Introduction: We need this power 1) We are in a war 2) Our commander-in-chief is invisible

HIS GUARANTEE FOR SUCCESS IS GOD'S POWER WORKING FOR US -- THE SAME POWER THAT RESURRECTED AND EXALTED CHRIST TO HIS POSITION AS HEAD OVER ALL -- BOTH IN THE UNIVERSE AND IN THE CHURCH WHICH IS HIS BODY Introduction: We need this power 1) We are in a war 2) Our commander-in-chief is invisible 1. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible