Sermons on The Restraining Power Of God:

The Power Of One

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2014

God can use you to make a difference in His kingdom.

The Power of One June 1, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God can use you to make a difference in His kingdom. Focus Passage: Romans 5:12-19 Supplemental Passage: Samuel said, "Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Giving

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 6, 2011

There is power released from God through our willingness to give

The Power of Giving John 6:1-15 August 14, 2011 Morning Service "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

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 Agreement

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

When God says somthing, don't disagree with Him..

The Power of Agreement Matthew 18:19 “If two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven” (Matthew 18:19). Praying and declaring the same thing in agreement is powerful. When there is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:29

Denomination: Methodist

Praying With Power Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Just as Paul was vigilant in his habit of praying for believers everywhere, so too we can use his powerful prayer passage to pray for others to lead lives worthy of the Lord, to bear fruit, to grow in the knowledge of God, to endure with patience and to j

Oct. 14, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview How to Pray with Power Good morning! Several weekends ago I experienced a tremendously traumatic event. I was stung by a bee. Maxine had gone to the church to lead worship practice. I had stayed at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Transfer Of Power

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 12, 2001

What Elisha’s succession to Elijah’s office can tell us about the transfer of power: God’s use of imperfect people, the need for loyalty, ambition, and decisiveness.

A TRANSFER OF POWER How many of you came to our play? Do you remember when Steve came in at the beginning of the 2nd Act, dressed as Samson with hair almost down to his waist? Did you laugh? If you did, you better watch out for bears. That’s what happened to the boys of Bethel who made fun of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Power Up!"

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009

When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Generosity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Generosity is more than just giving material possessions, it's about giving all we are and have in the Spirit to glorify God. This attitude of giving brings greater glory to God.

Giving is not limited to monetary contributions; it is an attitude that encompasses all aspects of our lives. When we give, we offer everything we have and possess in the Holy Spirit, bringing greater glory to God. Jesus taught us the importance of giving, and in Luke 6:38, He said, "Give, and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Topics: Generosity, Jesus Teachings

Conquering Power

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2018

How do we know we love God? How do we know we love God’s children? How do we conquer evils of the world? Let's learn what it means to live an overcoming life. Let's look at 1 John 5:1-6.

Prelude How do we know we love God? How do we know we love God’s children? How do we conquer evils of the world? Let's learn what it means to live an overcoming life. Let's look at 1 John 5:1-6. 1 John 5:1 Loving God’s Children 1 John 5:1 says, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 30, 2024

Praise does not change God; Praise changes you! Praise does not give God a new outlook, but praise changes your perspective on what God is allowing for your life. Praise does not take away your troubles, but praise reminds you that trouble won’t last always.

1 Samuel 30:6-8 (KJV) And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Power In Jesus

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

God is a giver. God gives to you all the time. God gives you grace. Mercy. Forgiveness. He has given you Jesus. His Holy Spirit. He provides for you. Now, His Holy expectation is that you will use what you've been given to bless others.

Paul concludes Romans 12 with this statement, "Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good" Has evil conquered you? During a day you will fight many battles. How many battles will you fight in a lifetime? The same author of Romans, also wrote this in Ephesians, "For we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

“I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Distraction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017

When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Endurance

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 27, 2021

In today's sermon, we’ll be looking at the quality of endurance, which will help us gain greater power so that we can be more efficient for God’s greater purpose. Endurance is one of the qualities that God wants us to grow in, so that we can fulfill His purpose.

The Power of Endurance ** Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5xinW0F4wM Today I’d like to look at something that will help us to gain greater power so that we can be more efficient for God’s greater purpose. To do so, I’d like to use the Apostle Paul’s admonition of his protégé, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-11, Hebrews 10:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Control Belongs To God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

God’s choice is not unfair because He owes nothing to sinful man. (God still gives insight, concepts and ideas to mankind) God is free from obligation or constraint in bestowing mercy on people. God loves every person on the face of the earth, and He’s wa

Control Belongs to God Text: Romans 9:14-33 14 Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! 15 For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.”16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-33

Denomination: Pentecostal