Sermons About Power
Do Good: World
Like Jonah, sometimes God calls us to go to places we don't want to go to do impossible tasks that we already know God will take care of in the end. Though God's mercy endures forever and God holds all things in accordance to his will, still God calls us to go.
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Slivers and Thorns
Often we look at our trials and weaknesses, even our circumstances with an attitude of "What did I do to deserve this?" Larry Crawford brings the word of God to bear on this attitude, looking to Paul's example in II Corinthians chapters 11 and 12. Paul understood that his weakness meant God's power was displayed. Larry challenges us to see how God longs to use our weakness to display his great power!
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Power of a Feeble Faith
Week 22 in the Vintage Jesus series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on June 29, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from Mark 5:21 - 43.
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Expecting God to Answer Prayer
Jesus gave massive promises to his disciples that when we pray in His name, we will receive the answer to those prayers. How can we grow in a faith that expects answers to our prayers?
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Empowered
Part 2 of 10 in the "Stoked" series that looks at how to live God's vision for your life. It is relevant in every life regardless of where we find ourselves on the path to Christ at the moment. Based in the book of Nehemiah, we will come to understand that while life is a journey, having a destination helps keep us on track and gives a new joy to each measure of success along the way.
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Incomparable Power
Everyone wants power. Power to change ourselves, others, and the world. In this sermon we learn that this power is only available through Jesus Christ.
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The Prayer for His Glory
The Apostle Paul moves naturally from praise to prayer. The follower of Jesus Christ today must do so as well. Paul's urgency in prayer is a motivator for the church today while the contents of Paul's prayer make it clear that he wanted the church to have a fuller understanding of the incomparably great power of God. Paul teaches that this power was displayed most prominently in the resurrection and exaltation of Jesus. Today Jesus sits in the place of honor and authority over every competing entity for the sake of the church. This is an amazing comfort to us in our uncertainty and a great motivator to prayer.
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Faith That Expects God
A strong and growing faith in God is necessary for the Christian life, beginning with the believer's salvation, but continuing in every aspect of their life. This message looks at the nature of faith and God's gracious response to His children's faith.
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The Praise of Jesus
Introduction: One thought.....lingered in my mind with something of comfort and more of awe....."He has been here today, and no doubt will come again"; and mentally repeating these words as one regretfully meditating on a vanished vision, I awoke and it was a dream. No, it was not a dream. It was a vision of the deepest reality, a miniature of actual ministry. - Dr. A.J. Gordon
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Compelling Love
Followers of Jesus are to be marked with compelling love - actively securing the good of another at cost to yourself without requiring merit or payment in return.
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Compelling Generosity
The earliest Christians were marked by compelling generosity. They embodied generosity having seen that pattern in their Lord.
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Covenant-David
Gods example as a dad and what it means to make and keep a promise (Covenant) What is the meaning of Fathers Day? What is it that fathers are suppose to do? What do fathers mean to the family. God is the role model for all fathers.
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Hosea: Turning From Idols (Hosea 2:14-20)
Like the people of Hosea’s day, we often find ourselves enslaved to the very idols that we thought would satisfy us and bring us meaning. What can free us? In this sermon, we will see that we need to apply a specific antidote to our lives while finding our place in the overall story of a God in pursuit.
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Unshackled
Week 21 in the Vintage Jesus series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on June 15, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from Mark 5:1 - 20.
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Compelling Joy
The earliest Christians were a people of compelling joy. Their joy was rooted in remembrance of what God had accomplished for them in Jesus Christ, and expectation of what He would do in bringing about the renewal of all creation in Christ. The emphasis in the New Testament book, The Acts of the Apostles, is on joy being rooted in our experience of what God is actually doing among us now to heal and restore this broken world.
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The Perfect Storm
Week 20 in the Vintage Jesus series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on June 8, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from Mark 4:35-41.
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Philippians 2:12-18 - Working Out A Common Salvation
God is going to get the glory either in our salvation or in judgment (see Rom. 14). Now that Paul has raised this high Christology he gets practical how what we do in living humbly. Paul gives moree explicit directive as to what it means to live humbly and how we must live out a humble live in the midst of community. We are commanded here to work out our salvation (sanctification) which is our responsibility, but in a way that give God the credit for working in us. This is not a matter of synergism between me and God in which he did his part and I did mine. This responsibility to work out our salvation is a monergtistic work of God. God doesn't help those who help themselves but helps those who cannot help themselves. It is his power (see 2 Peter 1:1-4) that gives and grows our faith. The amazing thing about these verses is that they refer primarily to working out our salvation within the church, the body of Christ rather than as individuals. And for that reason Paul goes on in verse 14ff to say that the way we work our ours slavation is to not be complainers or to not constant questioners. The complainer is committing a major sin according to Paul, becasue we are to examples to the crooked and twisted generation of what considering each other more important entails. We shine when we humble ourselves in our witness to this world For these reasons Paul is joyful and commands the Philippians and us to rejoice with a humble spirit in living in community - working out our salvation together in the power of Christ.
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FAITH on Fire, Radical, Part 3
Look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Through faith, God's power is revealed and our expectations will change. Faith brings victory in the midst of opposition. Power is granted to the church through faith.
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A People of God's Presence
Jesus left 120 people on this planet and this small, marginalized movement became the most dominant cultural influence in the urban world. What made them such a compelling people that shaped cities, forged culture and conquered the Roman Empire: The presence of the Spirit of God in their midst.
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We Are To Remember What God Has Done
This is Memorial day weekend. It is a time that we remember those who have sacrificed their lives so that we could have the freedom that we enjoy. God also has called us to remember what he has done.
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From Fear To Faith
We are going to look at the book of Habakkuk and overview it's content so that you might move from fear to faith by learning not to focus on your wavering circumstances but to trust in God's unwavering character.
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Finding God In Times Of Emotional Trauma & Confusion
Pastor gives us a guide to staying on the right track amidst some of the difficulties of life.
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The Greatness of Christ
Christ is: 1. Christ of Power 2. Christ of Generosity 3. Christ of the Precious & Great Promises
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Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?
Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries brings a Word concerning our relationship with Our Beloved Pastor George and he also shares a sermon on Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test? Podcast Legend: 00:00 – 38:15 – Worship 38:16 – 43:20 – Pastor George prays 43:21 – 44:48 – Cookie brings a Word 44:49 – 50:55 – Pastor George’s radio preview 50:56 – 52:47 – Various announcements 52:48 – 1:08:15 – Betty speaks then Cindi & Pastor pray with her 1:08:16 – 1:31:02 - Dick Dungan brings a Word concerning Our Beloved pastor George 1:30:03 – 1:53:30 – Dick Dungan of Rejoice Ministries shares on “Will Your Faith Stand The Integrity Test?” 1:53:31 – 2:03:42 – Closing Worship & Benediction
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Weekend with God - Saturday Night
Listen as Ron Johnson shares the story of how God miraculously moved in their church.
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La Madre ideal
La hermana Anita llega desde Nueva York y nos trae un mensaje de poder y esperanza a nuestras madres y familias. Sister Anita from NYC, brings a message of power and hope to our mothers and familes.
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The Community of the Spirit
God is not only saving individuals; he is saving a people for himself through Jesus Christ and by the Spirit.
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Prayer that unleashes the Power of God
Are we praying prayers that unleash the power of God? Are we pure? Are you praying for those around you? Prayers that unleash the power of God lead to salvation. Don't give up praying for others, salvation may be just around the corner.
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The Many Aspects of Grace
God's grace: Something we have not earned and certainly do not deserve but that is bestowed on us by God
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Our Response to Life
Everyone has things in their lives that keep them from being all they could be. Sometimes we need more than our own skill and experience to overcome those things. We need power. The kind of power that comes from God. Jesus said this kind of power only comes through prayer. Not the reactive, popcorn prayers that we're all good at, but the proactive prayers of people who are in a vibrant relationship with God.
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"Divine Order" Sermon Series 1 Matthew 8:5-10
Sermon Series "Divine Order" part 1, God wants to take us Higher, Further, Deeper In Union with Him as a Body "The Body of Christ", understanding the "Correct Biblical meaning of Submission" just like the Centurion did, brings a Release of Power as in the Day of Pentecost, Amazing Freedom. Scriptures used are: Hebrews 1:1-5, Matthew 8:5-10, Philippians 2:5-11. Teaching by Rev Ruth Joy Capozzi, Bloomsburg Community Church.
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Seeking Power and Gaining Freedom
Do you have the faith the woman with the issue of blood had? Do you seek the power that raised Jesus from the dead? Do you seek the freedom Peter had as he preached the gospel?
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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13-APR-2008 - Matthew 2 & 3 - The Good News as told by Matthew
We are the gems of Jesus' treasure chest; we are valueless without Jesus
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Living In Power
Living in the resurrection means that you are living in power—the Father and the Son both abiding in you through the Holy Spirit. In the context of Jesus’ command to “love one another”, this power is given for the purpose of loving each other with the kind of love he demonstrated through his death and resurrection. This power makes you a source of God’s love, like a “river of living waters.” Your task in light of the resurrection is to love in the power of the Holy Spirit until Jesus comes back.
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The Rising Power: Forgiveness
In order for there to be resurrection power, there must be a death. Pastor Mark talks about how forgiveness comes through the power of death. With references to Lazarus, Adam and Eve, and blood, we dive into the process and power of God's Forgiveness.
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Anointed
We’re anointed to tell others about the victory that Jesus purchased for them. We’re anointed to tell them that they’re free. This same anointing that was on Jesus, is on us. God will work with us, working miracles, confirming the Word with signs following. The same power that worked through Him will work through us.
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Prayer: What's the point?
Why do we pray? Have you been disappointed by unanswered prayer? Does prayer really make a difference in our lives? Does prayer change circumstances? How should we pray? These are honest questions concerning prayer that we must wrestle with if we are going to grow spiritually. What happens when we pray just might surprise you. There are several reasons Jesus modeled a consistent prayer life for us. In Matthew 6:5-15 Jesus addresses the heart of prayer: sincerity. He gives us a pattern of prayer: The Lords Prayer (vs.9-13). And He reminds us in verses 14-15 that forgiveness is key to prayer. What would your life look like if you began to earnestly seek God in prayer? What would our churches look like? If a law was passed forbidding you to pray would your daily routine look any different? Prayer makes a difference. Through prayer, real prayer, we allow God to change us. We become more like Jesus!
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He is Real
Because Jesus is real, we can enjoy His presence, accept His forgiveness, experience His power and live His mission.
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The Power of Endurance
Meaning of endure: to stay behind, to wait The power to endure is actually the power to wait. “I hate waiting.” Proposition: God calls us to endure through this life as we wait on a person - Christ Jesus.
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Ressurection Power
Our salvation, our victory, our healing, our prosperity, our everything is in that crucifixion and resurrection. Because in that, the devil was defeated, Jesus triumphed over him, and we triumphed over him with Jesus. There’s enough power in the crucifixion to raise up any man. All can be saved through this power. Also, anything of God in our lives, any area of faith, can be resurrected through the power of God. There’s enough power in the crucifixion to remove anything that would keep us from God. There’s enough power in the resurrection to take us up and out of our situations and circumstances and put us over them all.
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The Rising Power
This is the first of an 8 week series on the power of God. Pastor Mark Neumann wants us to know God's Power as stated by Paul in Philippians - "All I want is to know Christ and the power of his rising from death." The Rising Power begins with the resurrection of Jesus, and continues with freedom, presence, praise, prayer, compassion, love and hope.
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Its Perfectly Ridiculous
Of all the holidays people celebrate, Easter must surely be one of the strangest. Consider what we are celebrating-a man being raised from the dead. Historically, this has been hard for many people to accept. But, the evidence is there. The power of God not only raised Jesus Christ from the dead, but by that same power has brought many others from death to life. Key Verses: 1Cor 15:1-8, Acts 17:23-34, Acts 26:6-24, Mat 27:62-66, John 11:17ff, Lk 17:11-17, Mk 5, 1Cor 3:4-7
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Prayer That Changes Things
What good is prayer if there is no power to change anything? The power of prayer comes through a relationship with God, abiding in Christ, fed through his Word, and praying His Word back to Him.
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Our Commission
Jesus left us with a responsibility to spread the good news about Him all over the earth. He is no longer on the earth, now it’s our job. People will never know if we don’t tell them. If we love others as we should, we will not want them to go to hell.
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Confession: MIA in the Post-Modern World
Confession: MIA in the Post-Modern World (SERIES: Over the Rivers and Through The Providence -- The Psalms: Songs We Sing Along the Way) Psalm 51
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Making Room
The discipline of fasting is not one that has been widely practiced in evangelical circles but is having a bit of a “renewal” in our generation. More and more we hear people and ministries calling us to times of prayer and fasting. What is this practice all about? Why was it so important to the Jewish community and what can we learn from this discipline? In our text this weekend, Jesus simply assumes that we are a people who fast, and challenges us once again to fast for the right reasons and in the right way. Key Passages: Matthew 6:16-18 and Isaiah 58:6
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