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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Praying For Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
     | 632 views

    As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

    PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is The Bible Your Authority?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,967 views

    Some people treat the bible like a Smorgasbord, a Insurance Policy, a Seat Belt, or a Love Letter

    Jas 1:25 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. You will never have the power to live a full and fruitful godly life until you choose God's Word as your final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing The Author Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

    NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Develop A Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 4,711 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    When youth move into adulthood with high Christian values, they get a head start in life and will thankfully escape many pitfalls! Parents can’t make children have character. They can, however, provide the framework for positive growth by taking advantage of an infallible textbook – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    Have we lost our spiritual authority and if so, how can we regain it? This begins a study of Ephesians.

    What has become of the days of Charles Finney, Smith Wigglesworth, and Jonathan Edwards? Where are the days of the Welsh Revival, the Great Awakening, the Azusa Street Revival? Why do we have history but no present day application in the Pacific Northwest? Am I the only one asking these kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servants By God's Authority

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

    Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Bible Authority For Singing

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,529 views

    There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

    Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Authority Over Sickness

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,735 views

    Jesus had compassion on people and healed them.

    Authority over Sickness Mark 1:29-39 As we have traveled through the first chapter of Mark, we have seen many demonstrations of Jesus’ authority. Jesus’ authority over nature is seen when Jesus was driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and lived with the wild beasts. The Judaean wilderness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Biblical Authority? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 19, 2019
     | 4,846 views

    From Scripture. we will explore the necessity of conforming all our faith and practice and conduct of our lives to the authority of the Bible.

    Biblical Authority: Why is the Bible the foundation for what we believe? In the Baptist Faith and Message, where our Southern Baptist beliefs are outlined, it starts not with what we believe to be true about God, what we believe about Jesus Christ, or what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015
     | 13,307 views

    The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

    Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Submitting To Human Authority Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,085 views

    My submission to human authority is a reflection of my submission to God

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power That Destroys Negative Roots

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 20, 2025
     | 265 views

    Through Christ’s power, every negative root, generational curses, sinful patterns, and demonic strongholds can be destroyed, giving believers freedom to flourish in God’s purpose.

    THE POWER THAT DESTROYS NEGATIVE ROOTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:10 – “See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.” Supporting Texts: Matthew 15:13; Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Over Demonic Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025
     | 106 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit enables believers to silence and subdue every form of demonic resistance.

    POWER OVER DEMONIC OPPOSITION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 13:6-12 Key Verse: “Thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season.” (Acts 13:11) Supporting Texts: Luke 10:19; Mark 16:17-18; 1 John 4:4; Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 2:9-10 INTRODUCTION: In every move of God, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Elijah - The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,080 views

    Elijah was a praying man. This sermon gives three keys to confident prayer. 1. God is Alive. 2. Believers stand before God in Prayer. 3. The Authority of Gods Word.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH A PRAYING CHURCH 1 Kings 17:1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” James 5:17-18 Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Anoints For Distinction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 213 views

    When God anoints a person, He places upon them His authority, His power, and His unique grace, enabling them to do what others cannot do in their own strength.

    THE GOD WHO ANOINTS FOR DISTINCTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 92:10 – “But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, 1 Samuel 16:13, Acts 10:38, Exodus 28:41 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God