Sermons on Authority From God:

Lessons From The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

Explores our connection with God, the growth that comes from abiding in Him, and the necessary pruning process for spiritual maturity.

Good morning, church family. I am thrilled to be standing here before you today, as we gather in the spirit of unity and faith. We are here to engage with the Word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to understand His will for our lives. Today, we will be focusing on Isaiah 27:1-6. Let's read together: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 27:1-6

Topics: Abiding

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blood Work

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The blood is the only way but why?

(1)And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. (2) And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. (3) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010

We must learn strategy in battle, this text shows how an unqualified soldier goes out with courage simply because there was a cause.

Killing the Enemy from far off 1 Sam 17:1-11 Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which belongeth to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013

The one who obeys is the only one who believes

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Privilege Of Proclaiming The Gospel (Ephesians 3:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 28, 2022

Paul catches himself, and talks about how God has blessed him, by giving him the job of telling people what Jesus has done for them, and for the world. Jesus is God's checkmate.

Over the past two weeks, in chapter 2, we've seen Paul very briefly explain what God has done for all people-- Jews and Gentiles-- through Jesus. God made one person, tearing down the wall separating Jew from Gentile, making it so everyone has peace with God and with each other through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Ephesians 3:1-13, Colossians 2:13-15

Have We Lost Our Churches To Worldliness? Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 18, 2023

Churches are expected to guide and form the conscience of society and people by pointing out the truth without fear or favour. Some of our churches today however, have lost their moral authority to the world because of power, fame, and money by their leaders.

Morality is now measured by the votes of the Senate and the Parliament, and not the individual conscience. Civil authorities and those in power now vote to decide what is sin and what is not sin, what is lawful and what is unlawful. And this has now crept into our Churches, but Church leaders ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1, Ezekiel 34:1-10, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Catholic

4th Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

JANUARY 28th, 2024.

Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28 A). JESUS: A PROPHET LIKE MOSES. Deuteronomy 18:15-20. 1. A Prophet raised up by God (Deuteronomy 18:15). John the Baptist was asked, ‘Are you that Prophet?’ (John 1:21). His answer was an emphatic, ‘No!’ So people began ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111:1-10, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Properly Aligned Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 9, 2019

God has a plan for every life. Many times we miss that plan by aspiring to be something different than what we were created for. This message encourages us to "Stay In Our Lane."

Luke 7:1-23 I. HUMILITY A. Others may try to boost you. - Luke 7:4-5 1. Be Thankful, Be a Reflector B. Don’t believe your own press - Luke 7:6-7 1. In fact… Don’t even read your own press 2. Stay focused on pleasing God and ministering to others II. UNDERSTANDING AUTHORITY A. The centurion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-23, Psalm 33:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 4:40, Luke 12:28, Mark 8:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Defending The Faith Sermon Iv: Embrace The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval when our Christian Faith is being attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians embrace the truth of the Deity of Christ our Lord by whose authority we continue to order our lives.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- MATURE CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE TRUTH OF THE DEITY OF CHRIST In the minds of many people God is a distant, foreign, unknown entity that exists out there somewhere. On the other hand, some folks say they believe in God but pay no attention to what His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Doors

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Doors represent either opportunities or obstacles. Day by day we are dealing with entering and exiting.

Doors I. Introduction When you begin to actually survey, examine, take stock of life you suddenly realize that when you boil it down and get it down to the very basic reality you find that on a day to day basis life simply boils down to doors. We are constantly dealing with doors. We are dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 13:24 – I Don’t Want To Live Like This Anymore! - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 7, 2011

Mubarak has survived six assassination attempts, but his dictatorship has brought the wrath of Egypts masses against him. They are shouting “We don’t want to live like this, anymore!” What about me? Who rules my life?

Matthew 13:24 – Part 8 - I DON’T WANT TO LIVE LIKE THIS ANYMORE! He has ruled Egypt for 29 years and has no intention of resigning. Mubarak and his family are incredibly rich. Apparently they have $70 billion due to corruption, kickbacks and some legitimate business activities. His kingdom is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedoms

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 19, 2012

When the U. S. Government tries to force religious entities to choose between our faith and their mandates, we have to choose God every time.

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedom Today’s message is connected to last week’s message in part only because the President and his administration, mainly Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius are deeply involved in chipping away at our 1st amendment rights to freedom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Good News Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 7, 2016

Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit, Peter's mother-in-law, and a leper.

Mark 1:21-45 “The Whole Good News” INTRODUCTION What would be some of the greatest headlines that you’d like to read in 2016? • ISIS Defeated! • Surprise Resident Wins Powerball Lottery • War On Poverty Won! For the writer of the gospel of Mark the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Freedom From Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the roles in marriage, parenting, and work.

Freedom from Control Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June 7, 2009 Theme: Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational