Sermons on Appeal To Authorities:

Wade In The Water

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on May 6, 2013

An appeal to have a deeper walk with the Lord

“Wade In The Water” The man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. He then ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 18-An Appeal To Avoid Partiality (James 2:12-13) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021

James 2:12-13, KJV

12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. COMMENTARY 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. "So speak ye, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon (For Saved Person / Good Appeal For The Lost To Come To Christ)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 19, 2022

Often people are brought together because they have a common interest.

• SOME ARE SPORT FANS. Thousands gather in large stadiums across this nation because they all have the same interest in a particular sport. • SOME ARE MUSIC FANS. Thousands of Music fans gather in large stadiums or coliseums to hear a particular singer. Being fans of this particular singer makes ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

One Source, The Authority Of Scripture - Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

Fourth in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the Bible - One Source.

Back to SCHOOL– One Source, The Authority of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

4 Old Testament Examples Of Dishonoring Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

This series deals with how to properly honor authority in our lives.

Honoring Authority Old Testament Examples of Dishonoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Thoughts/Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting Rid Of That Attitude About Government's Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

hristians should generally take a positive, constructive approach toward government (and authority in general) rather than nurture a cynical, rebellious attitude. We need government, like it or not. It is not man’s idea, but God’s. We should try to be

Getting Rid of That Attitude About Government’s Authority (Romans 13:1-7) 1. It is easy to be negative about authority and government. 2. One of my favorite authors and theologians, John Piper, said this: One of the crucial issues before the Church in America today is: Shall we be American with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Authority That Overcomes - Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

Spiritual Warfare (SW-02) Authority that Overcomes Matthew 28:18-19 We are standing in the face of the greatest confrontation mankind has ever known. I am further persuaded, that other than Calvary, we have entered the most intense concentration of that battle humanity has ever gone through. I do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

By What Authority . . . - Spiritual Warfare Part 16 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

Spiritual Warfare (SW-16) By What Authority? Matthew 21:23 In Old Testament times a trumpet was used to summons God’s people to battle. Today, a spiritual summons is sounding throughout the nations of the world. It is a summons to the invisible war. It is a call to arms. You and I are engaged in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23

Denomination: *other

Recognizing Your Dna: Destiny, Nature, Authority

Contributed by David Demola on May 21, 2009

Pastor Demola encourages Christians to live in full knowledge of their God-given destiny, nature and authority.

Open your Bibles to Luke chapter 11. I want you to do me a favor today, will you? I need everybody to kind of get your right hand out, get your right hand out like this. Everybody get your right hand out. Got it out? This is what I want you to do. I’m putting my thinking cap on. Tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Has Authority Over Unclean Spirits

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2009

“And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes” Mark 1:22.

Mk. 1:21-28 Theme: Jesus has authority over unclean spirits Text: Deut. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28 The President, Prof John Evans Atta Mills, has declared today a national day of prayer and thanksgiving to God and an Interdenominational service will be held at the Independence Square ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Aim By Taking Authority Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Sep 15, 2008

Continuation on How we must exercise Control over our own selves and submit to God in order to turn our life in the right direction.

Taking AIM for a Better Life Part 3 1 Corinthians chapter 9 ....... I believe will all my heart that God intends for His People to have a GREAT LIFE...... ...an Abundant.....Victorious.....Satisfying.... and a LONG LIFE .....full of JOY, ....Peace, and the Blessing of God..... Now, It is ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Saints Submit To Authority" Romans Pt 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge.

"Saints submit to authority" Romans pt 19 Thesis: A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge. Scripture Text: Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of Jesus; His Early Life Suffering.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 1, 2015

We are all familiar with Jesus suffering on the cross, but Jesus suffered as a man while growing up, and that is why he preached so powerfully. All who heard understood and were amazed; he taught with authority that we can use.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 1st February 2015; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Welcome: Today we continue in our Gospel readings, from Marks Gospel, and the theme for today starts with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

The Son’s Authority Of Life And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 23, 2015

The Son is equal to the Father in every aspect, including authority over life and judgment. Just because the Son is submissive to the Father does not imply that He is inferior to the Father!

The Son’s Authority of Life and Judgment John 5:24-29 Sometimes we use the expression, “It’s a matter of life and death” when it really isn’t. But in John 5:24, Jesus explains that to believe in Him and EVERYTHING that the Bible conveys about Him as the Eternal Son ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Awesome Authority - Mark 1:14-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 11, 2023

Jesus is the promised Son/King from Psalm 2, and has awesome authority over people’s lives, what people become, roles in the kingdom, over the Word of God, over evil, and over disease.

Authority We live in a culture that hates authority. Part of that comes from the natural, prideful, rebellious human heart. And part of it comes from the fact that so many of us have been under terrible authorities who abused their authority. But the truth is, life is most wonderful when you are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-34