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  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Authority Of Our Will

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 3,182 views

    God gave man the ultimate authority to do whatever they wanted to do. In this sense He made us just like Him, we have the power of choice. It is always in our best interest when we choose to do what He has told us to do.

    From the very beginning we can see that God has given man a free choice. Adam and Eve were disobedient against God’s specific commandment. The result for them was spiritual death and eventually physical death. Why didn’t God stop them from this disobedient act knowing full well the outcome? He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Complete Authority Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,215 views

    We live in and under the authority of Jesus. Jesus authority was seen not only in His teaching, but was also witnessed in the deliverance of the demoniac.

    Complete Authority Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:21-22 (HCSB) Then they went into Capernaum, and right away He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. They were astonished at His teaching because, unlike the scribes, He was teaching them as one having authority. Distinctly Divine - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Authentic Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009
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     | 18,013 views

    Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

    GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Paul's Authority

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
     | 2,354 views

    Paul was an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. In July of 1863 President Lincoln and members of his cabinet had gathered awaiting the outcome of an important battle near Gettysburg Pennsylvania. A messenger came running with a telegraph, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Governing Authorities

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,136 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “LET EVERY SOUL BE SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD, AND EVERY AUTHORITY THAT EXISTS IS FROM GOD.” Now here is a passage of scripture that is very neglected; and we are living in a time when it should be taught often. In the thirteenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Scriptural Authority

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,429 views

    How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

    How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
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    An examination of the words of Jesus and Peter as set forth in the Gospel. A brief explanation of the Office of the Keys and Confession.

    August 25, 2002 – Matthew 16:13-20 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Confirmation is going to be starting in just about a week. We’re going to have at least four of our young people in the class, three starting their first year and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    By What Authority

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 24,872 views

    This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

    BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are You Authorized

    Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Even if churches, ministers, or ministries cast out demons in Jesus name, they can miss heaven. How? By not being authorized to do the things they are doing.

    Are you Authorized? Matthew 7:21-23 21 "Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as `Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my Father in heaven. 22 On judgment day many will tell me, `Lord, Lord, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Authority

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
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     | 8,282 views

    This sermon is from a Southern Baptist point of view concerning biblical authority. Even among Southern Baptists there is not complete agreement on the authority of Scripture. My point of view comes from my belief in the inerrancy of Scripture.

    Introduction With the exception of the Lord Jesus Himself, the Bible has been the single most important influence in my life. When Paul wrote of Timothy, "From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servants Authority Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,057 views

    The Authority of Jesus

    Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Biblical Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 30, 2011
     | 6,335 views

    Our authority for faith and practise is the written Word of God. This becomes the standard by which we conduct our lives.

    “As for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 6,276 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    This sermon is about claiming and living with the authority that God gives us in Jesus Christ!

    By What Authority? Serm0931 Rev. Scott A. Bradford Mat 21:23-32 3-20-11 Uvalde 2nd Lent Comedian George Carlin (of whom I am not a fan, and often think he is either vulgar or brash) once said “I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don’t have as many people who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Hero's Authority Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    Wanting to do something and actually being able to do it are two entirely different things. Jesus may have been introduced as the ultimate action hero but without action it's just a good sound bite. In this study the hero demonstrates His authority and ab

    It is one thing to claim you can do something and it’s quite another to actually accomplish it. When I was four years old, like a lot of kids my age, I was enamored with Mighty Mouse. One day I remember grabbing a blanket and running around the neighborhood with it wrapped around my neck like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel