Sermons on Authoritarianism: showing 151-165 of 273

God's Witness Of His Existence

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 18, 2007

Does God exist? Considering nearly 10% of Americans do not believe in God - perhaps we need to understand His witness of His existence in order to answer their queries - 1 Peter 3:15.

God’s Witness of His Existence Psalm 19:1-14 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Bridegroom Returns Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2012

Are we the generation that will see the return of Jesus? All indications are the answer is "Yes."

Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” (Matt 24:3) We have all asked that question, believers and non-believers alike. People are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Foursquare

An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Centu

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 23, 2012

An Analysis Of Francis Schaeffer's "The Church At The End Of The 20th Century"

Francis Schaeffer has been characterized as an Elijah to the late twentieth century. Though not as inspired in the same direct sense as his Biblical forebears, Francis Schaeffer did articulate a vision of the future remarkable in its accuracy and a message startling in its relevancy. Schaeffer was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glory In The Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory in The Triumphant Entry

Reading: John chapter 12 verses 12-17. Ill: • After going on a diet, a woman was really feeling good about herself; • Especially when she was able to fit into a pair of jeans she had outgrown long ago. • "Look, look!" she shouted while running downstairs to show her husband. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-17

Denomination: Brethren

Avoid Spiritual Arrogance Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016

The First commandment calls us to trust in God, not in ourselves

Message Matthew 19:16-22 Avoiding Spiritual Arrogance (Put up the picture of a set of scales) This is how many people believe God should work. It is all about the balance. Where do I sit on the scales? And, generally, most people feel they are good enough for God. “I'm a good husband and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Ministry Life

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 19, 2020

Through this very personal letter we are called to a life of encouragement, to honestly look at our ministry motives, and to live a life of sacrificial involvement.

Message 3 John 1-14 “Genuine Ministry Life” Human beings are so good at making pendulum swings in their life. We might wake up one day thinking, “I need to get more exercise”. You haven’t been for a run for the last 7 years but you still get up at 5:00am and try and go for a 5km jog. You are so ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"judging"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2021

A sermon about not judging others through the mercy of Christ.

“Judging” Luke 6:37-42” Have you ever made a judgement about someone without really knowing what was in their heart or mind? Or perhaps, you had heard other people say negative things about a certain someone. And so, you formed negative thoughts about that person. And when you met them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

The Right To Decide

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2020

There are many sincere people who want to do right, but they want to decide for themselves what is right. The consequences are deadly.

TITLE: THE RIGHT TO DECIDE SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 21:25 / PROVERBS 14;12 The OT book of JUDGES is a book about apathy and apostasy! About a time when the chosen people of God turn away from Him and did what was right in their own eyes. From the time the people of Israel knew and followed God until ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Preaching Not Foolishness In The Pulpit

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 29, 2022

God’s Word is not only Holy itself, but it is able to make us Holy. Jesus prayed, John 17:17, which is really the Lord’s Prayer says, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth”.

The Sanctity of Preaching not Foolishness in the Pulpit By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Nehemiah 8:4, “And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose…” PRAYER: - DEFINITION: - Sanctity: holiness of life and character: GODLINESS: the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:4, 2 Timothy 3:15, Deuteronomy 31:24-26, John 17:17, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023

We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

The Shepherd And His Sheep PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023

Explores the intimate relationship between God, our Shepherd, and us, His sheep, emphasizing His care, guidance, and the peace found in His presence.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering of believers. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We are here, not to merely go through a religious ritual, but to seek the face of our ...read more

Topics: Sheep, Shepherd

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Explanation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018

Paul returns to the charge of vacillation that had been made against him and gives a straightforward explanation of why he did not visit Corinth as planned. If the apostle had visited Corinth at the time planned, he would have had to deal very firmly ....

March 27, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.c: His Explanation. (1:23-2:4) 2nd Corinthians 1:23-2.4 (NKJV) 23 Moreover I call God as witness against my soul, that to spare you I came no more to Corinth. 24 Not that we have dominion over ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, 2 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles & Ideas Of Deism

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 8, 2021

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview.

One of the perplexities of philosophical and religious research is that it can be easy to misconstrue the personalities and movements one is attempting to study through the prism of one's own respective worldview. This tendency, if one is not careful to adjust for it, can be compounded when ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist