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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Authority In Question

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    Through out history we have wrestled with those in authority over us. Nations go to war because their authority is challenged. People argue and fight because we do not always agree with those who are in charge. This makes it very confusing for the Chris

    Authority in Question 1Kings 3:16-38 Matt 10:16-18 Today our scripture passages remind us that God is the one who makes Kings, rulers and authorities and God our Father also equips us to deal with them. Sometimes we reach out to authority figures like in 1 Kings and the story of the baby and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lawful Authority Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 3,930 views

    Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

    Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 7,286 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    The Authority Of The Believer

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 25, 2012
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    To help God's people realize in a deeper and greater sense what we have and often are not useing. To encourage all to use what we have at our disposal.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER INTRO: A. The word authority is used thirty-seven times beginning in Easter 9:29 – Revelation 13:2. a. It means the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action or make final decisions. b. This authority or power is delegated by someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Authority Issues Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011
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     | 9,755 views

    The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

    Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Authority Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014
     | 7,654 views

    A sermon on the authority of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

    HoHum: My father in law was asked to intermediate in a dispute between a preacher and the elders/ deacons. In a heated meeting the preacher was talking how the Bible related to the issue at hand. One leader said something like this, “Well, the Bible might say that but I feel...” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
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    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Believers' Authority Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
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     | 20,983 views

    A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

    The secret of victory in this kingdom is the authority bestowed on us. Satan and demons bows to men who have genuine authority and know it. Acts 19:14 – The seven sons of Sceva failed woefully because they had no authority though they used the name of Jesus. Luke. 10:17 – The seventy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Submit To The Authorities

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jun 6, 2007
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     | 3,152 views

    Apostle Paul preached the gospel in such a way that the gospel was heard in every places. But he did not resist the authorities. If they wanted them to put them into prison, he let them. He didn’t shout, “That’s against human freedom.” No, he didn’t. Inst

    Submit to the Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Introduction Last week we focused our attention on verse 1b. In that verse we have seen three (3) implications that solidify our understanding why we have to submit to governing authorities. Let’s review it again. 1. It implies the truth that man did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Authority

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Sermon about the authority of God, and why it is important we abide by it.

    God’s Authority 1. Intro. A. Story B. Religious World C. Mt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, All Authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Means All authority has been given to Christ D. Col. 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Authorities Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2015
     | 4,221 views

    How did David handle wicked King Saul?

    Before we celebrate Communion today, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Turn with me briefly to 1 Samuel 24…… King Saul, who was hunting David to kill him, went in a cave and David could have killed Saul there. Now look at v16-22…. It sounded like King Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Authority Of The Son Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2016
     | 5,911 views

    Jesus always has been, He is, and in the future still will be - God. Our instruction is to understand that, learn from the testimony of god's Word, and teach it to others.

    The Authority of the Son John 5:1-30 Introduction Rev Mike Moseley preaching ∆ Point 1 – Jesus always has been God ∆ Point 2 – Jesus offers salvation today ∆ Point 3 – Jesus will be God in the future and will judge sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 22, 2017
     | 8,323 views

    In the Bible we see the authority of Jesus being questioned regarding the clearing of the temple. What authority does Jesus have in your life when it comes to getting rid of things that Jesus would like to remove?

    Mark 11:27-33 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) (Briefly describe the following from Mark 11) Jesus arrives at the Jerusalem late in the day and walks around looking at everything. Because it is late He goes to Bethany for the night. Coming back the next morning He “began driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 8,291 views

    Submission to authorities has always been a touchy subject. Our mandate is to represent Christ to the world, and part of that mandate is to be in prayer for the people God has put in authority over us.

    SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES ROMANS 13:1-8 HISTORY HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS AN ADVERSE REACTION TO PEOPLE WITH AUTHORITY. IT WOULD SEEM THAT ORDERS ALWAYS COME FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM, WHILE REACTION TO THE ORDERS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. THIS BEGINS AT A VERY EARLY AGE AND CAN CONTINUE ALL THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,447 views

    This sermon is about claiming and living with the authority that God gives us in Jesus Christ!

    By What Authority? Serm0931 Rev. Scott A. Bradford Mat 21:23-32 3-20-11 Uvalde 2nd Lent Comedian George Carlin (of whom I am not a fan, and often think he is either vulgar or brash) once said “I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don’t have as many people who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist