Sermons on Authoritative Scriptures:

The Bible, Our Foundation, 10.what Is Our Authority? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 28, 2015

Who is in charge? To what authority have Christians appealed from day one?

6. The question of authority. Who rules the church? We know that Jesus is the Head, and He gives leadership responsibilities to pastors and such. But how do they rule, by what authority? The breathed-out Word of God. The early church continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God: An Exposition Of The 19th Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 23, 2019

There is more to this psalm than teaching us about natural revelation or a useful benediction to our church service.

The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: an Exposition of the 19th Psalm The nineteenth psalm is majestic and begins with lofty words. The Holy Sprit who inspired the psalmist to write these words speaks in beautiful poetry. The use of poetry paints a picture that lifts our soul to God. The King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pre-Requisites For Interpreting

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures

I. Pre-requisites for Interpreting the Scriptures 1. Although God wants to communicate to people about His truths, there are certain pre-requisites for being able to rightly divide the word of truth. We must believe and know that the scripture is God-breathed, inerrant, and that it is profitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Fit: The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 16, 2011

In order to live out God's Word we must first love God's Word.

Getting Fit: The Bible Psalm 119:9-16 Rev. Brian Bill 1/16/11 “Q&A’s” are common at conferences and they make up an entire genre of jokes. Here are a few that come to mind. What do you call a song sung in an automobile? A cartoon. What to you call a deer with no eyes? No eye ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004

We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy One Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2018

Another look at the authority of Jesus and the authority of Holy Scripture

Weekend Message/Devotion January 28, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:21-28 The Holy One of God We don’t get very far in this reading until we are met with Jesus;’ encounter with a demon possessed man in the synagogue, there in Capernaum, right along with all the worshippers. Jesus was there teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To The Authority Of God’s Word

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2024

As you can tell from the scripture reading this morning I will be preaching about submission.

Illus: When I think about submission I think about the three fellows talking about submission in their marriage. Two of them were bragging about how that they rule their house by having their wife under submission. • After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 28, 2003

George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”.

“What Did Jesus Say To George Washington?” Thesis: George Washington’s motto’s were impressed upon Him by the Lord and they were “Deeds, not words”, and “For God and my Country”. Texts: Hebrews 13:7,8 7Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Your Bible To: Well...anywhere

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

...and you’ll find at least 8 things. [w/ illustrations, scripture, humor] Can easily be a brief devotional or expounded upon at length. Link included to website w/ free Powerpoint for this and hundreds more!

Open Your Bible (anywhere you want!) You’ll find at least 8 things the Bible provides: Just flop it open wherever you like, you’re sure to find at least one of them!...something you need! Ill.—“Luckydipping” [practice of flopping Bible open at random] I did this my 7th grade year and God gave me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:45

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Paths

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

Christ is calling His church back to the old paths. This sermon looks at four of those paths.

TEXT "Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls" (Jeremiah 6:16). What are these "old paths"? 1. THE PATH OF TIMELESSNESS "On thee do I wait all the day" (Psalm 25:5). In many ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16

Christians Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008

Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God.

CHRISTIANS CHANGE TO CHRISTLIKENESS SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 THESIS: Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God. Today’s passage serves as a transition to the practical part of Paul’s letter. One’s belief ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Romans 15:4-6,13 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 8, 2007

Romans 15:4-6,13

Romans 15:4-6, 13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Essential Parts Of A Godly Life

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on May 24, 2008

The patient to endure persecutions is the fruit that flow from divergent receptions, our profession of faith in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures supply the foundation for a godly life. Thus, this three-thought combination takes us from our basis in faith t

ESSENTIAL PARTS OF A GODLY LIFE 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr INTRODUCTION When Paul wrote the book of 2 Timothy, he was anything but comfortable. He was in prison. Paul was actually put in prison two times. The first time in prison was much like a house arrest where he was being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

History Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015

Salvation history is the story of how God worked in history to redeem us from sin.

History Of Salvation Text: Acts 13:13-31 Introduction 1. I've always been fascinated with history. In fact when our children were growing up they weren't sure what century they were from because we spent so much time at museums and living history events, especially Civil War reenactments. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-31

Denomination: Methodist