Sermons on Authority In Christ:

The Lordship Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005

The basis of the disciple’s call to reach the unreached with the message of Jesus is ground in His authority.

Great Commission Series The Lordship of Jesus Matthew 28:18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO That’s quite a statement. Think about it a minute. “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” The statement leaves no room for debate. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Our Place In God's Dominion Mandate

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 13, 2017

God has placed His children to lead and to dominate. You're in God's Authority

THEME: Understanding who we are in Christ LESSON 5: Taking our place in God’s dominion mandate MAIN TEXT: Colossians 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION God gave man the dominion mandate in Genesis 1:26-28 but we cannot fully understand and operate in the dominion mandate without a relationship with Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Others Find Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Others Find Freedom

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Helping Others Find Freedom Luke 10:1-2, 17-24 I am convinced that the greatest tool of Satan in the western, industrialized world is the covert nature of his work. Satan works within the commonly accepted worldview of any culture. So in the western world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And His Church

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011

The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Authority For The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 6, 2021

The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to partake of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of the week.

Having bible Authority means we recognize certain obligations. These obligations produce action in our lives. As children of God we have the obligation to spread the gospel, to edify the church, to save souls and to help those in need. The Bible by direct statement and example authorizes us to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Acts 20:6-7, Deuteronomy 16:3-4, Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Authority (Galatians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2024

From where did Paul get his authority? What about independent preachers today? Let's look at Galatians 1.

Who was Paul? Why did Peter recognize his authority? Did he contradict or complement the teachings of Jesus about the law? Is there a difference between physical and spiritual circumcision? What defines true righteousness, the letter of the law or faith? How do we receive the Holy Spirit, by doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Have A Demon?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 30, 2018

A look at the Believers authority and protection in Christ

Whenever I am asked “can a Christian have a demon?” my usual response is to ask “why would they want one?” A great debate has taken place through the centuries within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. The argument revolves primarily around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:16, Acts 16:6, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, John 2:19-22, 2 Corinthians 2:16, Galatians 2:20-21, Ephesians 2:1-9, Colossians 1:13, Acts 10:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Death Of Christ – Csi – Christ’s Suffering Investigation

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

For the next three lessons we will go on an investigative journey starting today with the death of Jesus Christ...

1 Cor 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, 1 Cor 15:2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain. 1 Cor 15:3 For I delivered to you as of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Christmas Is All About--From An Authority Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 26, 2018

Though not one of the traditional Christmas stories we refer to when we consider Christmas, the prologue of John's Gospel perhaps offers the most complete explanation found anywhere about what Christmas is really about--the God-man came to earth to rescue us from this present darkness.

Christmas: What It's All About—From an Authority John 1:1-14 Christmas Eve, 2018 I know most of you this evening came expecting to hear another repetition of the Christmas story, focusing on the angels visit to Joseph or Mary, the virgin birth in Bethlehem, or even the Magi's visit. And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:18, John 3:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Bible Church

Five Witnesses To Jesus' Authority And Power Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

We are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son.

Tonight, we are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son. Let’s get right into the Scripture. READ 31. The first thing Jesus says about a witness for Him is based upon the world’s judicial system. Let’s face it; in our world a man’s own ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Submit To Authority" Romans Pt 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge.

"Saints submit to authority" Romans pt 19 Thesis: A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge. Scripture Text: Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Authority And Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life Galatians 1:11-24 In today’s passage we will look at why Paul’s gospel is God’s gospel, the gospels ability to declare us righteous, and how God applies the gospel to us as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Filled Christ

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

The ministry of Christ was accomplished within a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Sermon: "THE SPIRIT FILLED CHRIST" Anderson Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38; Luke 3:15-22 + + + Three excerpts from each of the lessons for today inform this message. First, from the inspired prophet Isaiah, speaking of the coming Messiah, "I will put my Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-24, Isaiah 42:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Easter: The Exaltation Of Christ!

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018

An Easter sermon which describes the glory that Christ received after his death and resurrection. This sermon has profound theology as well as practical application. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Introduction Recently, the music veteran from Tamil Nadu (in South India), Ilaiyaraaja stated that he doesn’t believe in the resurrection of Christ. In one of his recent speeches, he claimed that he watched a few documentaries on YouTube which supposedly prove that Jesus didn’t resurrect from the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God