Sermons on Authority Choices Prepare:

I Want It Back

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2018

When you recognized you're missing something and you refuse to go on without it, you'll tell God: I want it back.

Read Text 2 Ki 6:1-7 For the last several days I've been hearing these words in my spirit, "something is missing". How many has ever eaten something, You know, something you really like, you love it. You love the taste of it. It's cooked a special way. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Submission Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 29, 2022

Father's Day Message- Pastor John explains how biblical submission to authority is both protective and necessary to live productive lives filled with Christ's power.

Father’s Day 2022 Ephesians Series CCCAG, Father’s Day 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Early in my military career I had a guy in my unit named Ross. Ross was always in trouble with the NCO’s and other leadership in the unit. He would always question orders, be disrespectful, and try to dodge ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Jude? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This sessions will help you to know the commentary for the verse one of Jude. Mainly about the author Jude, Book of Jude and finally the readers of Jude. It's known as Acts of the Apostates.

Session 1 Jude 1:1 Introduction to the Book of Jude Introduction: Who wrote Jude? To whom did he write? For what reason did he write? These questions must be answered if we are to have any hope of understanding the meaning of the text within these 25 verses. It is therefore sadly ironic that few ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

In The Same Way Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

The first thing that jumps out at many people in this passage is that little phrase ‘be subject to’ or ‘submit’, or ‘be submissive’. People can get hung up in that and lose the intention of what is being said.

In the Same Way A study through Peter July 16th 2023 A young child was attending their very first wedding. Sitting by his mom, the boy took in all the sights and sounds. Leaning toward her, the child asked ‘Why does the bride wear all-white?’ To which she answered her son, ‘Well dear, white ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Its Role

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The church should be a vitally important part of your life.

I. The authority of the church. (vs. 3) A. Supported by the Holy Spirit 1. The church’s actions should be led by the Spirit. (v.28) 2. God moves through His church. 3. This factor should not be ignored. 4. Do not become over individualized that we ignore the work of the church by God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Issue Is Control!

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021

Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Psalm 26:2, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Romans 6:13, Matthew 9:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Monsters In Our World”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2021

Spiritual warfare. The casting out of a demon demonstrates the power of Jesus, and He is the Messiah. Includes a story about how an overcoat could not save children from a snow storm, but Jesus is big enough to save us.

In Jesus Holy Name September 12, 2021 Text: Luke 9:14-32 Text: James 2:19 Redeemer “Monsters in our World” Today’s message is not about “the way to heaven”. The text before is about our “walk with Jesus” and how we must confront evil in our world. We have arrived at chapter 9 in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19, Luke 9:14-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For When God Stands Far Off (Psalm 9-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 3, 2022

Or, a prayer for when God doesn't answer, the first time you pray.

Today, we will work through Psalms 9 and 10. Originally, these two psalms were probably one single song, and they are treated as a single song in the Greek OT (LXX). So we are going to try to work through both, in one sitting. I have total confidence that this will work out. This song divides ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 10:1-18

The Prophet From Tekoa Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2022

Amos 1:1-2; 7:10-17 shows us a call to speak for God.

Scripture Today I am beginning a study in the book of Amos in a sermon series I am calling, “A Prophet for Today.” I hope that we shall see how relevant this prophet of God is for us today in a sermon titled, “The Prophet from Tekoa.” Let us read about the prophet from Tekoa in Amos 1:1-2; ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2, Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ben Sira Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022

Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfailing Word

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2023

The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.

I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Congregational

"the Inbreaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2024

A sermon about acknowledging the impure spirits in ourselves and asking Christ to call them out.

“The Inbreaking” Mark 1:21-28 When I was a Junior and Senior in high school I went through a difficult spell. I had always been one of the “good” kids, but for a number of reasons, I got in with a group of kids who were not mean people but were not heading in the right direction. I felt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Value Of Human Need In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Dianabasi Essien on Mar 30, 2025

In God's kingdom, we often emphasize the importance of faith, obedience, and spiritual growth. However, there's another aspect that's equally vital: human need. Our vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and limitations are not liabilities to be ashamed...

The Value of Human Need in God's Kingdom: A Sermon on Luke 6:1-11 Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Let us turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Luke, chapter 6, verses 1 through 11. Here, we find two seemingly separate incidents – Jesus and his disciples plucking and eating grain on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Submission Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

My big idea is Spirit filled people are submissive people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Prayer For Grace-Filled Believers Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Notice Paul prays for their spiritual insight, inner strength, and the discovery of God’s endless supply of power. Paul wants God to help the believers discover their purpose and to understand God’s truth, so they can know God better, and be filled to overflowing with God’s power.

Sermon – Paul’s Prayer For Grace-filled Believers Scripture - Ephesians 1:15-23 “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Peter 3:18, James 3:15-17, Psalm 111:10, Romans 12:11-13, Jeremiah 31:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist