Sermons on Author Of Salvation:

Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 11, 2008

If you are a Christian you also are in a battle everyday! And upon this battle depends your joy, overcoming sin, happiness in your marriage, and the well being of your children!

Ephesians 6:13-17 If you are a Christian you also are in a battle everyday! And upon this battle depends your joy, overcoming sin, happiness in your marriage, and the well being of your children! The problem: most Christians don’t realize this is a fact of life and too many of us are asleep in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remind The People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

"Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 5, 2008

Its high time Christians stop sounding retreat and start shouting “charge”! Instead of the devil taking it to us, we should be taking it the devil – that’s the heart of spiritual warfare!

“Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1 Ephesians 6:10-12 During one of the darkest periods of WW2 after the collapse of the French to Germany and before America got involved, Winston Churchill gave a speech on BBC radio that rallied his country in a powerful way. He said in part, “Now that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Sola Scriptura: The Scriptures As The Only Infallible Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 25, 2017

God reigns in our lives and churches to the degree that we allow Him to set the agenda through His Word.

The Scriptures: The Only Infallible Authority for the Things of God (2 Timothy 3:15-17) 1.On October 31, we will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door for discussion, an annual event every October 31st. 2. Reformation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reveal The Truths Of Jesus And Find Our Authority In The Demonic Realm.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2018

There are so many truths in the bible that are hidden, that we must find them. Such truths include our authority over the demon realm, and how we have the authority to deal with evil forces in our lives.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th January 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Psalm 111 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transformative Power, Authority, And Responsibilities Of The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Mar 21, 2025

The Holy Spirit, in Christian theology, is considered the third person of the Holy Trinity, alongside God the Father and God the Son (Jesus Christ). The transformative power, authority, and responsibilities of the Holy Spirit are central to Christian belief and practice.

1. Transformative Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit's transformative power is evident throughout Scripture, both in individual lives and in the broader community of believers. Regeneration and New Birth Biblical Illustration: In John 3, Jesus explains to Nicodemus that one must be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13, Acts 2:4, John 16:8, Acts 4:32, Genesis 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21, Acts 5:3, Acts 13:2, John 14:16-17, John 14:26, Ephesians 1:13, Romans 8:26, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 12:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

He Opened Not His Mouth Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus Did not open His mouth so that we can...

October 16, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 53 Subject: By His Stripes We Are Healed – Part 3 Title: He Opened Not His Mouth Let’s begin by holding up our bibles… I believe this is God’s word… I believe it is for me… I accept it as mine… I will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Necessary Foundation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018

The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demons Know About Jesus, How Come You Dont Care To Know Him?

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus introduced himself into people's lives, teaching with authority what the scribes failed to do (v22). Hos authority is ably exercised when he casts a demon out of a man with the unclean spirit (23-24). His powerful doctrine and actions amazed many observers (27-28)

Concentration on: '..I Know Thee Who Thou Art: You Are The Holy One Of God' 1. Jesus simply rebuked the unclean spirit and cast it out. (V25-26.) Meditation: on these actions. 1. A man had an unclean spirit: meaning demons can enter a man and make his body their dwelling place. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:22-28