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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
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    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking And Receiving The Truth In Love.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 14, 2006
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     | 2,853 views

    Paul appeals to his dear children,in love. This sermon asks (amongst other things) about how we give and receive rebuke.

    Thinking back about 20 years I had a friend who was a slave to alcohol. It controlled his life. After a heavy night of drinking he would wake up the next day and need a drink. However, after he made a profession of faith in Jesus his life began to change before my eyes. He never stopped alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Creating Heaven On Earth In Christian Community

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 28, 2009
     | 3,549 views

    Authentic relationships in truly Christian community have far greater appeal than church programs. All will know we are Christians by our love.

    26.7.09 CREATING HEAVEN ON EARTH IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY INTRO I believe we are just coming to the close of the Glasgow Fair fortnight – a time in the year which many people look forward to in order to experience a time of rest. I always value taking a break at this time of year in order to rest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missionary Mandate Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014
     | 5,538 views

    The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

    Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Good Debt

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    In God's economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

    Title: Good Debt Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: In God’s economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another. Introduction Debt is a hot-button topic these days. The Urban Dictionary defines debt this way: “What America is in a lot of.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stilling The Storm Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,529 views

    The disciples here become more aware of the awesome power & authority of their Lord. Jesus exercises unparalleled display of His authority over nature in the midst of fear & uncertainty.

    MATTHEW 8: 23-27 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] STILLING THE STORM [Psalm 89: 1-9] The story of the “Stilling of the Storm” begins the second set of three miracle stories (8:23–27, 28–34; 9:1–6). Matthew has completed his transition from three miracles of healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Rapture Ready? The King’s Invitation, Authority And Greatest Command - Matthew 22 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 4, 2025
     | 392 views

    Are you Rapture Ready? The King invites us into His kingdom, calls us to live under His authority, and commands us to love Him with all our heart. The King is calling. How will you respond? Are you Rapture Ready? Better be Ready...HE's Coming Soon!

    2025.09.07. Sermon Notes. ARE YOU RAPTURE READY? The King’s Invitation, Authority, and Command _ Matthew 22:1–46 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Are you Rapture Ready? The King invites us into His kingdom, calls us to live under His authority, and commands us to love Him with all our heart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 4,461 views

    What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

    Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ The Lord Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018
     | 3,835 views

    Jesus is the Messiah Lord who has double power and authority. He could use this power and authority completely for himself, yet he uses his power and authority completely for us. To give us Shalom.

    Note that this message was preached at a Christmas service ... so is shorter than the rest in the series. Message Luke 2:11 Name Above All Names - Christ the Lord Today on this Christmas day we are continuing to look at the names of Jesus in the early. We have been looking at these names through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Paralytic

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,763 views

    Jesus has authority to forgive sins

    Mark 2:1-12 PROPOSITION: Jesus has authority to forgive sins. OBJECTIVE: To realize the authority of Jesus. The first story in Mark 2 is a style of writing pretty much unique to Mark. My NT and Greek professor in seminary would call this a “Big Mark.” Essentially, Mark has taken an incident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Guard Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,348 views

    Fifth Commandment: Attitudes Toward Authority

    Honor Guard Introduction Speeder Finagles Way Out of Ticket A police officer pulled a man over for speeding and asked to see his driver’s license Calmly, the driver responded: I don’t have one. I had it suspended when I got my fifth DUI. Officer: May I see your registration? Driver: It’s not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scriptures

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    A message on the Authority, Accuracy, and Authorship of the Bible

    THE SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 3:10-17 INTRO: How much is your Bible worth? A person can buy one very cheaply. I have paid as little as $4 for one and as much as $75 for another. A pulpit Bible costs about $100 Some German Bibles are worth $40,000. A Gutenberg Bible is worth $100,000. An original ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Work Ethic: You're Not Working For People”

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    We are working for God, the ultimate authority.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Ephesians 6: 5-9 “WORK ETHIC: YOU’RE NOT WORKING FOR PEOPLE” We as Christians believed in our hearts that we are special in the sight of God. His only begotten Son Jesus Christ died for us, He love us so much and we are so thankful about the reality that He willingly gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Cleansing Of The Temple

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009
     | 8,562 views

    Christ’s Authority and His pardon

    I would recommend you either believe God completely, or else not to believe at all. Believe this book of God, every letter of it, or else reject it. There is no logical standing place between the two. Be satisfied with nothing less than a faith that swims in the deeps of divine revelation; a faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can A Christian Have A Demon?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    A look at the Believers authority and protection in Christ

    Whenever I am asked “can a Christian have a demon?” my usual response is to ask “why would they want one?” A great debate has taken place through the centuries within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. The argument revolves primarily around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational