Sermons on the power of persuasion:

The Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2012

The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.

Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Place Of Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 2, 2013

If we would follow Jesus into the place of power, we must follow Him into the solitary place of prayer.

A man from Berlin, Germany, took an unusual approach in trying to bring peace to his marriage. CNN reported that the man was using an old air raid siren to stun his wife into submission. “My wife never lets me get a word in edgeways,” the man identified as Vladimir R. told the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

James addresses the power of the tongue. We need to realize the tongue can develop many problems...

THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE CHURCH OR THE WORLD? A. My last year teaching school we were studying about the USSR and all the power that the USA and the USSR had in their weapon reserves. Tammy a girl in my 7th grade ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011

Forgiveness is first and foremost a matter between us and God rather than us and others. We are released once again into rich fellowship with our heavenly Father when we release others from their debt to us because God has asked us to.

THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS INTRO This week we learned through the news media of the sentencing of three youths for the murder of Nachatter Singh Bola who was on holiday on Scotland and was killed by the intoxicated youths for a kebab takeaway he was on his way home with. It's one of many senseless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Vision

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jul 1, 2011

Grants you an understanding of what a vision is, the effects of having a vision, the pathway to getting a vision and the vital steps to fulfilling your God given vision.

TOPIC: THE POWER OF VISION TEXT: HABAKKUK 2:1-4; PROV. 29:18; GEN.15:1-6 PREACHER: SESAN BANJO A. Introduction B. What Is Vision? C. The Basic Elements of Vision D. The Power/Effects of Vision E. The Pathway To Getting A Vision F. Scriptural Steps/Strategies to Fulfilling The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 18, 2014

This section proves that our Great Physician is ruler over the moral realm also. While ridding a man of physical illness, He also wields the power to deliver him from sin, the root of all the world’s evils.

MATTHEW 9: 1-8 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS [Psalm 103:1-14 / Mk. 2:3-12, Lk. 5:18-26] The third miracle in the 2nd triplet of miracles is the healing of the paralytic. This triad demonstrates that Jesus is the peace-bringer in three different spheres. 1st, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Power Grab Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Grasping after power that belongs to God is not only wrong, it's dangerous.

This is communion Sunday. Here on the table are special elements set aside for worship. In the Presbyterian tradition, only a minister of word and sacrament is authorized to consecrate the elements. And only ordained officers of the church are granted the privilege of distributing the elements to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Hungry

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 6, 2011

The power of God to live as Jesus’ followers is a blank check for good in a chaotic and dangerous world.

Bad things happen. Bad things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. Bad things happen. Sometimes the cause is obvious: greed and hatred, poverty and ignorance, all cause suffering in greater or lesser degrees, and we can point to sin as the reason. But sometimes the deaths ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by James Ledbetter on May 6, 2017

Summary: Prayer is one of the most important Events in a Christians walk with God. In genesis chapter 3 we read that they heard Gods voice walking through the garden in the cool of the day. This was an everyday thing with Adam and God. God and Adam talked

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-3 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is. 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

The Power Of Division Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 7, 2017

Who is the "strong man" in Jesus' parable? Who's kingdom was Jesus speaking about? Was it Christ's Kingdom... or someone else's? I invite you to read the greatest sermon I never preached.

On June 16, 1858 more than 1,000 delegates met in the Springfield, Illinois, for the Republican State Convention, and they chose Abraham Lincoln as their candidate for the U.S. Senate, running against Democrat Stephen A. Douglas. That evening Lincoln delivered this address to his Republican ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 5, 2017

Do we really know how to pray?

Open your Bibles to Mark 9… page Take a look again at v17-18…… Let’s read now what Jesus did and the reason why the disciples could not heal the boy. Read along with me Mark 9:25-32… v25-27: Jesus commanded the evil spirit to come out of the boy and then He healed the boy! v28-29: The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sceptre Of Power Series

Contributed by Daniel Njoku on Jun 17, 2017

Teachings Inspired by the Holy Spirit on the nature of man and relationship with the father

GOLDEN OLIVE SCEPTRE Who elsewhere has the most Wealth Who elsewhere has the most Swag Who elsewhere has the most Connections Who elsewhere has the most friends Truly, None but The ALL-MIGHTY Who anywhere gives the most freely Who anywhere pays to give you freedom Who anywhere gives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:15

The Power Of Humility

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Sermon examines the benefits of humility with practical steps for walking in humiity. Moses in Niumbers 12 is given as an example of this. Jesus' teaching on the subject is also considered.

Read Text (Numbers 12) I call your attention to verse 3 in this chapter: “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” In this story, we are given a dramatic picture of the relationship between spiritual authority and genuine humility. Moses is the most ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16, Luke 14:11, Isaiah 58:1-14, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2017

Paul begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note of thanksgiving for God's Power that is available through the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 Theme: Prayer Title: The Power of Prayer In this passage we see Paul praying for his readers. He begins with a prayer of Praise for their loyalty, faith and love, moving to a time of intercession for them to receive greater wisdom and revelation and ends on a note ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-17

Denomination: Brethren