Sermons on the power of persuasion:

The Power Of Repentance

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Repentance is one of the first principles of the gospel and is essential to our temporal and eternal happiness. It is more than just acknowledging wrongdoings. It is a change of mind and heart that gives us a fresh view about God about ourselves and world

The Power of Repentance Matthew 21:28-32 28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32, Acts 2:22-24, Acts 2:32-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of God

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018

A sermon that is part of my story interwoven with some theology of disability. I have Cerebral Palsy. The doctors told my parents that I would never walk or talk. God made me a preacher who walks just fine. Feel free to use my story for God's glory.

42 years ago today on July 1, 1976 there was a baby fighting for his life in the PICU at Saint Frances Hospital in Peoria. The baby had begun to breathe while still in the womb, and his lungs coated with fluid cutting off oxygen to the brain. The truth is that the doctors should have done a ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 12, 2018

By faith know what others cannot know and do what others cannot do.

After Columbus discovered America, the Spanish Nobles gave him a hard time, because they were jealous of the honors King Ferdinand was heaping on him. On one occasion, after they had had a little too much to drink, they began to complain about all the accolades Columbus received. They told him it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Arrogance Of Power

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 15, 2018

Avoiding pursuit of wrongful desires. Greed is of the devil

Weekend Message/Devotion July 15, 2018 Mark 6:14-29 Arrogance of Power This week’s gospel reading brings us Mark’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist. It reads almost as a broadway play or operetta. The major characters in the reading are John the Baptist, Herod Antipas (called here ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Power!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 18, 2019

If you want to live in resurrection power, consider yourself a saint and commit yourself to God.

Several years ago, (March 19, 2005), medical personnel did what they usually did when a resident at an extended care facility in British Columbia, Canada died. They placed a call to Fraser Health Authority, who then sent a driver to pick up the deceased woman. The driver dutifully transported an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Power Of Words

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Think before you speak

One of the greatest lies of humanity is that words don’t hurt, as kids we were told that when someone would say something hurtful to us we should respond that sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me. This was a lie then and it still is today, words do hurt, words are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Power

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 9, 2019

A sermon about Holy Spirit revival.

Pentecost Sunday 2019 June 9, 2019 John 20:19-23 “Pentecost Power” Ireneaus, a second century bishop, repeats words from the Apostle John that he received from the elders, possibly Polycarp, who told Ireneaus about conversations he had with John. According to Ireneaus, John said, “The days will ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Healing Power

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 2, 2018

Healing is given to us in the form of healing power that goes to work in your body to drive out sicknessa nd disease

The Healing Power The healing power is working in you to drive out sickness and disease. We have healing given to us in the form of healing power that goes to work when hands are laid on us, when we speak the Word, when we place an anointed prayer cloth on us or in any number of other delivery ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Methodist

Preparation For Power Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Nov 11, 2018

The church is waiting on the Holy Spirit

Lessons From The Early Church Preparation For Power Acts 1:12-26 Last week we started in a series called “Lessons From The Early Church” Jesus had told the disciples to stay in Jerusalem and that they would be receiving the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives. God and Christ had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 15, 2018

if you want to overcome the forces of evil in your own life, by faith praise the Lord, obey the Lord, give to the Lord, and pay your vows to the Lord.

Jennifer Breeding, from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, was visiting her parents with her two young daughters. They watched from the breakfast table as a man came to the back door. When the visitor left, Grandpa explained that he was an appraiser. “What's an appraiser?” the younger ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

This message is designed to help people realize the power they have in the privilege of prayer.

Do you realize how much power we have when we pray? Do you realize how powerful prayer is? When you say you’ll pray for something, do you? I see it on Facebook all the time. Someone will request prayer and the responses are, prayers, praying, picture of praying hands. And I wonder, they say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tapping Into The Power

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2019

All power is ours in Christ Jesus!

TAPPING INTO THE POWER. Colossians 1:11-20. The Apostle Paul has been speaking of his ceaseless prayer on behalf of the Colossians: that they might be ‘filled with the Knowledge of His will’ and ‘increasing in the Knowledge of God’ (Colossians 1:9-10). The fact of the matter is, that ‘all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Unbelief leads to Spiritual Failure.

THE POWER OF UNBELIEF MARK 9:24 1. INTRODUCTION. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS, GRACE, AND POWER OF GOD, ONE MUST HAVE FAITH IN GOD, IN ORDER TO BE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE BLESSINGS THAT HE WANTS TO BESTOW. WHERE THERE IS NO FAITH, THERE WILL BE NO POWER, DELIVERANCE OR HEALING. THE BIBLE IS ON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

The choices they made had serious consequences, some good and others not so good. Although we have the power of choice, we are not free to choose the consequences.

Learning to Make the Right Choices The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Power In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 10, 2020

Knowing the Power that is in the Blood

Intro: As we look at this passage of scripture, we see that Jesus and his disciples are preparing for the Last Supper. While they are sitting there Jesus lifts up the cup and begins to enlighten and educate the brethren about the blood of the New Covenant and that his blood is adequate, suitable, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:27-28

Denomination: Baptist