9 sermons preach from Zechariah 4 — 8 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.
“'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' (not by power, not by might, but by the Spirit of the Lord).”
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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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.
“'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit,' (not by power, not by might, but by the Spirit of the Lord).”
Elder Jonathan Banks teaches on the 'unstoppable kingdom' of God, using the Lord's Prayer as a framework to explain kinship with God, kingdom authority, and practical kingdom living. He emphasizes God's immutability—creator, provider, sustainer, perfecter—and the secret that believers are included as joint heirs and co-workers in God's redeeming plan.
“'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord' (Zechariah 4:6).”
Midweek Bible study teaching on the person and work of the Holy Spirit: His identity as God (not merely a force), how He operates with the Father and Son, His roles (Comforter, Teacher, Revealer, Builder), the importance of relationship with Him, and why character (the fruit) must precede destiny.
“"Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, thus saith the Lord."”
Laurie Wilburn teaches from 1 Samuel 16–17 that outward appearances deceive; God chooses by the heart, honors faithful service in small things, and gives victory when we trust him rather than human strength or image.
Showing the 4 most recent — 3 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.