14 sermons preach from Zechariah 4 — 13 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“"Because the Bible says not by power neither by might..." (paraphrase of not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit).”
Charles Spurgeon
GOD'S first and greatest object is his own glory. There was a time, before all time, when there was no day but the Ancient of days, when God dwelt alone in the magnificence of his sublime solitude. Whether he should create, or not create was a…
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A Sunday service centered on petitioning God for deliverance from persecutors. The preacher teaches that persecution is spiritual in origin, often provoked by righteousness or success, and calls believers to respond with prayer, holiness, perseverance, praise, and seeking reconciliation when at fault.
“It will never be by might, it will never be by power, but only by the Spirit of the Lord.”
Pastor Jim preaches about hope as a present reality—Christ in us that enables believers to 'radiate' hope—calling the congregation to receive formation (not just fixes), stand on the foundation of the church, and agree in prayer and prophetic declaration for renewal, restoration, and spiritual outpouring.
“'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' (as the book of Zechariah says).”
A sermon affirming that the church belongs to Jesus, not to human leaders or institutions, calling the congregation to return to the essentials of the faith — Christ's ownership, the apostles' teaching, fellowship, the Lord's Supper, and prayer — and urging faithful stewardship, servant leadership, and spiritual boldness in the life of Restoration Church.
“not by our might but by our power... but by the Spirit of God”
Bishop Senegal teaches that strategic thinking is an apostolic grace that turns faith into responsible action: begin with a clear end, write and communicate the vision, assess current reality honestly, build backwards by sequencing systems and pillars, and align people, resources and timing so God’s vision can be stewarded and scaled.
Showing the 4 most recent — 8 more sermons in church libraries reference this verse.
“Do not despise the day of small beginnings.”
A teaching on the Parable of the Talents that frames the story as a call to faithful stewardship: believers are entrusted with gifts, resources and opportunities according to ability and are expected to multiply them through obedience, generosity and wise stewardship.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.