Sermons on Authority From God:

"God Calling: Moses"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 9, 2016

A sermon about release from bondage.

"God Calling: Moses" Exodus 3:1-12, 4:10-12 The Israelites were in slavery in Egypt. Before this they had immigrated to the land because of a severe famine. Due to the amazing ways that God used Joseph, son of Jacob to save the Egyptians and thus the Israelites as well they were still living ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Right With God

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 16, 2018

Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a religious leader. The other is a dishonest, man who has no qualms about ripping people off for his one advantage. Which of these two do you think is going to leave in a right relationship with God!

“How To Be Right With God.” The Parable of The Pharisee and the Publican” Luke 18:9-14 Two men went to the Temple to pray. One is a regular; in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

From The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 29, 2008

1- We are called through the gospel 2- We are saved through the Spirit 3- We are equipped through the Word

INTRO.- ILL.- On the first day of creation, God created the dog. - On the second day, God created man to serve the dog. - On the third day, God created all the animals of the Earth to serve as potential food for the dog. - On the fourth day, God created honest toil so that man could labor for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor From God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021

As children of God we must be reminded that when people humiliate us or deride us, others may not be aware of the pain we go through, but the Lord who sees deep within, is mindful of all our hurts.

Honor from God We read in Psalm 91:15, “When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him.” (ESV) In continuation with our study on Psalm 91, we will consider the life of a man named Jabez, to comprehend how the Lord can deliver us and honor us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

Transfiguration--“God From God, Light From Light.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 6, 2017

At Mass, we pray that God will “bring us into the light of Your face.”

Transfiguration Jesus was transfigured; his physical appearance changed such that his face shone like the sun. “God from God, light from light.” In the book of Exodus, Moses’s “face shone because he had been talking with God” (Exodus 34:29). So we too can be filled with the presence of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Authority And Christian Experience

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2011

The basis for our faith and practise must be the authority of God’s Word, and not our own personal experience. This concept is explored through referring to the instruction Jesus provided to people who had believed Him.

“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Baptist

Messengers From God Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 10, 2024

We live in a time where we are told much about Angels, and yet most that is spoken of today is false.

“Messengers From God” Acts 1:9-11 We live in a time where we are told much about Angels, and yet most that is spoken of today is false. We will not take weeks to study Angels but we will look at them today because our text brings us in contact with “Messengers” that are from God. Acts 1:9 “And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Lesson From God

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2011

This message indicates what God considers important in our life.

Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). You have read and heard this Scripture many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what the words “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Running From God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message one in an exposition of the book of Jonah. This message introduces the book and ponders principles related to Jonah's refusal to accept God's call.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #1 “Running from God” Introduction / Overview So much of what we know about God comes from observing His interactions with people recorded in the Bible. God did not dictate a theology book but through stories of His relations with people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saved From To

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 23, 2003

When Jesus saves, He saves perfectly and eternally. He gives the believing sinner eternal life.

When Jesus saves, He saves perfectly and eternally. He gives the believing sinner eternal life. Many people who are saved and they know they are saved and that their salvation delivers them from eternal separation from God are satisfied to stop there. But salvation consists of much more. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Holiness

Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019

God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Timothy 5:19-20, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Samuel 24:12, 2 Samuel 23:14-16, Ephesians 4:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Authorized Part 2

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Aug 4, 2004

The second part of Are You Authorized studying those who are authorized to do the work of God.

Last week we talk about being authorized to do the things of God. We looked at how ministries, ministers and churches can do what seems to be Godly things but they were not authorized by God and therefore unlawful and not of God. We also discussed the punishment for such actions. Tonight we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013

To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:28

Denomination: Pentecostal