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What Christmas Is All About--From An Authority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 26, 2018

Though not one of the traditional Christmas stories we refer to when we consider Christmas, the prologue of John's Gospel perhaps offers the most complete explanation found anywhere about what Christmas is really about--the God-man came to earth to rescue us from this present darkness.

Christmas: What It's All About—From an Authority John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve, 2018 I know most of you this evening came expecting to hear another repetition of the Christmas story, focusing on the angels visit to Joseph or Mary, the virgin birth in Bethlehem, or even the Magi's visit. And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:18, John 3:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Authority And Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life Galatians 1:11-24 In today’s passage we will look at why Paul’s gospel is God’s gospel, the gospels ability to declare us righteous, and how God applies the gospel to us as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Authority And Power Should Not Lead You Astray

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 11, 2018

Authority and power should be tools in our hands for the fulfillment of the ultimate plan of God and not to lead us astray

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: AUTHORITY AND POWER SHOULD NOT LEAD YOU ASTRAY Acts 28:7-12 King James Version (KJV) 7 In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. 8 And it came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Courageous King: Jesus' Authority And Our Response Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus demonstrated his authority and courage by riding into Jerusalem, knowing the challenges he would face. As followers of Jesus, we are called to recognize his authority in our lives and to live courageously for him.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about something that happened when Jesus entered Jerusalem. It's called Palm Sunday, and it's the start of Holy Week. This is the week when Jesus faced a lot of tough stuff, but he showed us how brave and loving he is. So, let's dive in and see what we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: Divine Authority, Spiritual Response, Faithful Obedience, Divine Guidance

Bible Authority For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 6, 2021

The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to partake of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week.

Having bible Authority means we recognize certain obligations. These obligations produce action in our lives. As children of God we have the obligation to spread the gospel, to edify the church, to save souls and to help those in need. The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:6-7, Deuteronomy 16:3-4, Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Sermon # 11 - Our God Given Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 2, 2024

There is an authority that God has bestowed on us as His children which many of us are not aware of. If we can understand who we are in Christ, our lives will change and so will the situations around us.

We read in Numbers 23:24, “The nation of Israel is like a mighty lion: It doesn't rest until it has torn and devoured, until it has drunk the blood of those it has killed.” (GNB) Though this verse seems strange these are the words that were spoken by the Prophet Balaam about the people of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:24, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 1:28, Psalm 33:9, Romans 5:17, Revelation 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Paul's Authority (Galatians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2024

From where did Paul get his authority? What about independent preachers today? Let's look at Galatians 1.

Who was Paul? Why did Peter recognize his authority? Did he contradict or complement the teachings of Jesus about the law? Is there a difference between physical and spiritual circumcision? What defines true righteousness, the letter of the law or faith? How do we receive the Holy Spirit, by doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Jesus Before The Spiritual And Government Authorities Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We’ll see how three groups respond to Jesus: the spiritual leaders of the nation, the followers of Jesus themselves, and governmental authorities.

"For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Salvation Army

Don’t Test God’s Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obeying God's authority, respecting earthly laws, and avoiding the temptation to test God.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna take a deep dive into a topic that touches every aspect of our lives - obeying God's authority, respecting the law, and steering clear of the temptation to test God. In the words of St. Augustine of Hippo, "Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Obedience

Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 27, 2026

Spiritual authority is the divine empowerment granted by God that enables believers to command results, resist the enemy, and secure divine help consistently.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” — Luke 10:19 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Choice's Today Will Shape Our Tomorrows Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 16, 2002

We will look at Esau’s history and the legacy he leaves. God calls us to be separated and holy--because He is holy. Lets learn from some things in Genesis 36.

Our Choice’s Today will shape our Tomorrows DBF 02/17/02 Genesis 36 Esau’s History Esau’s Legacy You know people often tell me about how blessed we are to have a son like Dominique and to have the privilege to be in fellowship with the nice young people who come to Dillingham Bible Fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 36:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2009

This message continues with the series on making sacrifices and what it truly means for our lives.

Sermon Pre-Test 1. Serving other gods can be defined as: A. Anything that I cherish so much that I place it before God. B. Those little figurines that people buy and place on their shelves and pray to. C. My car, my house, my spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. D. There are no other gods today – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational