Sermons on Tapping The Power: showing 2,116-2,130 of 134,089

When Pentecostal Power Comes

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 25, 2010

A Pentecost Day message, on the importance of Pentecost, from a Petnecostal tradition

WHEN PENTECOSTAL POWER COMES p.2 Acts 2:1-5 Theme: ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: There is a story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power To Break Out Of The Cage

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 3, 2010

This is a prayer sermon for those with symptoms of spiritual bondage

POWER TO BREAK OUT OF THE CAGE Micah 2:13 New Living Translation Your leader will break out and lead you out of exile, out through the gates of the enemy cities, back to your own land. Your king will lead you; the LORD himself will guide you." Miche 2:13 (Haitian Creole Version) 13Bondye ap ...read more

Scripture: Micah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plain Word Or Pure Power!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010

A powerful sermon that challenges believers of all ages that there is much more to God than just word only!

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” A preacher I know and love has said many times, “That was a POWERFUL SERVICE; I preached!” •• He said it in humility, but he spoke much truth as well. The job of the church is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Abuse & Half Truths

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Iron Man - The Power Core Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 27, 2010

The power core that enables Iron Man to a superhero. But while his power core isn’t even remotely possible, we have a source of power within us that goes far beyond anything man has ever created.

OPEN: (Video from the first Iron Man movie of Anthony Stark having his assistant Pepper Potts replace his power core. Begins with Stark contacting Potts asking “How big are your hands” and ends with Stark thanking her for her help) What you just saw was Iron Man’s assistant replacing his power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Demonstration

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010

God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Brethren

Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 18

Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 18 Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Five Great Powers In Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracl

Intro: An amazing truth--Jesus did not hold any funeral services! The Bible tells us that whenever Jesus came in contact with the dead, He restored life to them! He raised three people from the dead: Lazarus, Jairus’ daughter, and the widow’s son. In the miracle in our scripture passage I see the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: *other

Five Powerful Keys For 2011

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010

God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To Face Your Giants

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011

The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs: The Power Of Your Words Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on May 15, 2011

Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. That tells us that our words are powerful, and we need to use that power wisely.

PROVERBS #3: THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • In May we are going on a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. THE BIG IDEA: Proverbs tells us that the power of life and death is in our tongue. ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Gods Holy Word

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 18, 2018

What and how God,s word has power in us.

THE POWER OF GODS HOLY WORD Do people understand how much power there is in the Bible? 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Shall Receive Power Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 20, 2018

To establish Jesus’ promise to the apostles that “ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost comes upon you,” this promise was fulfilled on the first Pentecost, after Christ's resurrection and ascension into the heavens. This truth is impossible for the true believer to deny.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Joel’s Prophecy: “I will pour out of my Spirit.” 2. John’s Prediction: “Ye shall be baptized.” 3. Jesus’ Promise: “Ye shall receive power.” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “Ye shall receive power.” This lesson will address the “who” it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, Acts 2:1-18, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Othniel - Spirit-Powered Servant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 3 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Othniel.

Judges Series #3 Life Cycles “Othniel: Spirit-powered Servant” Review Last week we identified the life cycle that repeats seven times in the book. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service Everyone runs this cycle many times throughout his or her life. In chapter one, the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance