Sermons on The Powers Of Darkness:

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Topics: Encouragement, Christianity

Power Of The Tongue SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Mature Christians control their speech

Good morning/afternoon/evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by our shared faith and our shared journey towards spiritual maturity. We are all travelers on this path, seeking to grow closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to embody the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Topics: Controlling Your Speech

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

The Power Of ‘as’.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 2, 2023

The Midianites were very cruel to Israel. These Hebrews were so frightened, they lived in caves and dens to hide from the Midianites. -The power of 'as'.

The Power Of ‘As’. Ephesians 5:1NKJV Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing the promises of God. God will always act, “...according to His promise” (2 Peter 3:13). Don’t let the broken promises of this world keep you from believing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1, Ephesians 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unhindered Power Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Through the Holy Spirit, we have the strength to share the gospel, persevere through difficult times, and love others with the love of Christ.

Today, we're going to talk about power! But not just any power, we're talking about the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. It's an awesome gift from God that helps us do amazing things in our lives. We're going to look at three ways the Holy Spirit gives us strength: to share, to persevere, and ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Power, Divine Guidance, Holy Spirit, Unhindered Faith

The Power Of Words Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 9, 2024

Our words have immense power. They can direct, destroy, and reveal the condition of our hearts. We should be intentional with our words, using them to guide others toward God, speak words of encouragement and blessing, and reflect His love and truth.

Hey guys! Today, we're gonna chat about something we all use every day - words. You know, those things we text, tweet, and sometimes even say out loud. They're more powerful than you might think. They can build up or tear down, create understanding or confusion, and bring people closer to God or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Topics: Communication, Verbal Influence, Speech Ethics, Language Power

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 31, 2023

Did you read something new in Gods Word this past week? Did you read a familiar passage with new eyes? Did you share this with someone as a means to witness, give testimony, or minister?

This past week, I was in a funk for the most of the week. Things were just “off” for me. Lisa can always sense when something is “off”, but I couldn’t put my finger on why something was “off” for the longest time. Then, at some point Friday, the “why” was revealed to me. (a little later explain my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 9, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023

The Power of Prayer Series: Setting the Table Brad Bailey – November 5, 2023 Intro Today we are going to begin a short focus on how we create space for such connections...on what’s involved in creating the type of space for others to meet God ...the kind of space where people can experience God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1, 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power To Serve

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 9, 2023

A sermon for Veteran's Day. Teaching sheet at the end

“The Power to Serve" Acts 6:1-5 Veteran’s Day A sermon for 11/12/23 by Pastor John Bright Acts 6:1-4 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5, Joshua 24:15, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Timothy 3:2-7, Romans 12:1, Acts 7:59-60, Acts 6:8, Acts 6:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Kingdom Of Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 15, 2024

Jesus was clear in his teachings that the devil has a kingdom, but that the kingdom of God is greater in power. But it’s our responsibility to access that power.

Early in my Ministry I had the strong ambition and desire to be a great preacher. I have heard some great preachers in my lifetime, and my life has been influenced and impacted by them. And I'm very grateful for the impact and godly influence they have had in my life. So for much of my life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, 1 Corinthians 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 16, 2024

In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty.

Our focus is on a practice that has sustained believers throughout the ages, a practice that transcends time and circumstance – "The Power of Prayer." In a world that often seems chaotic and fast-paced, prayer stands as our direct line of communication with the Almighty. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The crucifixion of Jesus was a part of God's plan from the very beginning of the birth of Jesus.

Verses: Matthew 27:45-54; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49. Today, we reflect on the pivotal moment in human history when Jesus died on the cross. This event marks the culmination of God's plan for our redemption and the defeat of sin and death. As Jesus breathed His last, the curtain in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

The Power Of Humility Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 10, 2024

Humility is not just a virtue, but a fundamental aspect of our walk with God.

Humility is not just a virtue, but a fundamental aspect of our walk with God. Let us examine what Scripture says about humility and how we can cultivate it in our lives. In Matthew 18:4, Jesus teaches us that to be great in God’s kingdom, we must become like children — humble, dependent, and open ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11, Proverbs 22:4

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024

Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23, John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Vision Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 12, 2024

Bible talks about the power of vision to inspire and guide individuals and communities towards a better future

I want to talk to you about the power of vision. Vision is the ability to see beyond what is to what could be. It is the capacity to dream, to imagine, and to hope. And as Christians, vision is essential to our walk of faith. Proverbs 29:18, "Where there is no vision, the people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6, Habakkuk 2:2