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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon explores Jesus' authority and power over chaos and evil, emphasizing our reliance on God's grace throughout our Christian journey.
Beloved friends, it is a joy to gather once again in the house of the Lord. We find ourselves here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together by the love of Christ, bound by the fellowship of faith, and driven by the desire to know and understand the Word of God more ...read more
Scripture: Mark 1:21-28
Topics: Jesus, God
Explores the call to servitude, sacrifice, and courage in faith.
Good morning, beloved. How wonderful it is to gather in the house of the Lord, to sit beneath His grace and mercy, to bask in His love and bountiful blessings. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, hand-picked by God Himself to be part of this family, this body of Christ. Today, ...read more
Scripture: John 12:20-33
Topics: Jesus, Desire
The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same
Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more
Scripture: Mark 3:20-35
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
Jesus walked into the synagogue in Capernaum. When Jesus taught there was a striking difference to the norm. Not as the scribes and the teachers of the law. It says he taught as one who had authority.
Mark 1:21-28 In Mark Chapter 1 don’t see Jesus lying in a manger. We see a different perspective of Jesus. We see a thirty-year-old man. We see Jesus with authority so striking that people can only stare in amazement. Definition of authority is the power or the right to command. Jesus’ ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Jesus, as the Lord of Hosts, demonstrates supreme authority over heavenly armies, empowering His people to triumph over spiritual battles and adversaries.
JESUS THE LORD OF HOSTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:10 Key Verse: “Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” – Psalm 24:10 Supporting Texts: Joshua 5:14-15; 2 Chronicles 20:15-17; Isaiah 63:1-4; Revelation 19:11-16 INTRODUCTION: The title “Lord of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 24:10
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We live in and under the authority of Jesus. Jesus authority was seen not only in His teaching, but was also witnessed in the deliverance of the demoniac.
Complete Authority Mark 1:21-28 Mark 1:21-22 (HCSB) Then they went into Capernaum, and right away He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. They were astonished at His teaching because, unlike the scribes, He was teaching them as one having authority. Distinctly Divine - ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Jesus’ words and works demonstrate that he has God’s authority to speak and to act, the same as -- and greater than -- the Old Testament Prophets and Kings.
Psalm 111, Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1b-13, Mark 1:21-28 Speaking with Authority Today’s Gospel lesson shows us a remarkable fulfillment of a prophecy contained in the lesson appointed for today from the Old Testament. Mark does not directly link the two passages, but it is virtually ...read more
This sermon explores Jesus' unique teaching style, emphasizing His wisdom, alignment of actions with words, and awe-inspiring authority as a model for Christian living.
Good morning, my cherished siblings in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, to stand at the threshold of God's Word together, to knock and to find that the door is always open to us. We are about to embark on an exploration of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, a passage that shines a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29
Topics: Actions, Words
Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?
Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more
Denomination: Lutheran
The teaching and spiritual authority of Jesus as described in Mark 1.
“Amazing Authority” March 30, 2008 Me: I have seen some amazing things in my life. • Jesus stature in Rio de Janeiro Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue stands 130 ft tall, weighs 700 tons, and is located at the peak of the 2,296 ft Corcovado ...read more
The modern mind doesn't like to submit to authority, but if you don't recognize Jesus's authority, you don't recognize Jesus.
Three weeks ago we left off of our series on the early ministry of Jesus as he was walking out of his home town, Nazareth, very much alone, having been violently rejected by the people of the synagogue where he grew up. What a tragic story. We don’t know that he ever went back. If you missed ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:31-37
1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17).
1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17). 2. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU STOP SEEKING TO BUILD YOUR OWN (7:18). 3. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU GIVE UP YOUR HYPOCRISY (7:19-20). 4. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY ...read more
Scripture: John 7:14-31
In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!
Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:1-8
The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.
Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 20:1-18
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Gospel emphasizes the authority of Jesus and his teachings instead of his words. We need to study his teachings to see the authority they have to change our lives. This can only happen when Jesus is the highest authority in our lives.
Have you ever noticed that everywhere you go in life, people in authority are telling you what to do and what not to do? These people can be teachers, police officers, government officials or even the staff here at Hillsview Acres. Hopefully these people will do what they feel is best for us ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
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