Sermons on Authority Choices Prepare:

The Battle Between Spiritual And Worldly Authority 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blo

1. Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blood (physical opponents) but against the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:22-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ - So Much Authority!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus Christ and his Word - the ultimate authority on all things, as described by Moses.

JESUS CHRIST: SO MUCH AUTHORITY! This past week President Bush delivered his State of the Union address. There was much fanfare, much anticipation. It was televised all over the world. It was interrupted over 70 times by applause. With much authority the president spoke, covering such topics ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer Guidelines For Interceding For People In Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004

As we pray in the power of the Spirit for our authorities, we will experience numerous spin off benefits in the way the Lord blesses those who are over us.

Prayer Guidelines for Interceding for People in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2:6) Illustration: I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, but especially for those who in authority. --1 Timothy 2:1 Over the centuries since Jesus died ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Talk About #2 - Authority! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2006

We are living in a rebellious generation that has no respect for authority... No one will rule over me! I have my rights! I make my own decisions. No one likes to be under the authority of someone else.

LET’S TALK ABOUT #2: AUTHORITY LET’S TALK ABOUT! Last week we started a series called, “Let’s Talk About!” We’re going to consider different hot-topic questions and issues that you face in your life, including everything from sex and dating to life, the universe, and everything! KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-17

Denomination: *other

Understanding Your God Given Authority

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 25, 2005

Many christians go thru life lacking and limping only because they have never understood the authority that they have thru Christ.

"Assuredly, I say to you, swhatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19 t"Again 1I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, uit will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

Let your disciples have responsibility and the authority to trust God for greater works without having to constantly supervise or control them.

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority Acts 1:8 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

Utilize The Authority You Have In The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be delivered from all of your problems. Paul said, "I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.

Utilize the Authority You Have in the Spirit - (Phil. 4:11-13) Autoarkeo - Self-sufficient. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit we have become sufficient in Christ according to Phil. 4:11-13. Listen to the verse from the amplified Bible: "I have strength for all things through Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010

Many of us are so desperate to feel significant that we have a hard time with authority at any level. If we found our significance in the Lord, we would be less tempted to fault others for our woes.

Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor (Numbers 12) 1. Many Americans think they can run our country better than our elected officials. They may or may not be correct. But of one thing I am sure: I don't want the job! 2. Aren't you glad you do not have to solve the oil spill mess? Or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011

1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

3 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. But How do they recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-III—1Timothy 1:1-2 Attention: Read names slowly. What do the following names conjure up in your mind? Adrian Rogers Chuck Swindoll Erwin Lutzer John MacArthur J. Vernon McGee James Dobson Charles Stanley Rick Warren Henry Blackaby These may cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

House - Part 2 - Authority Figures Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 16, 2009

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House Part 2 – Authority Figures” I. Introduction I mentioned last week that we use all kinds of terms to try to understand the concept of church. The one term that we are focusing in on is the idea of God building a house. And so, I reminded you that the material He is using to build this house ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014

Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Author And Source Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 27, 2013

To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you looking at JESUS? Are you focused on JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS needs to be our Center of focus, the Center of our Attention all the time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:9 (Amplified Bible) 5:9 And, [His completed experience] making ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Authority Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Authority of the Word

“For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many reject the Bible because they are: a. Ignorant of scripture. b. A Christian with a poor testimony. c. False ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist