Sermons on Authority Over Nature:

You Got Some Splain' To Do….

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-4

Denomination: Congregational

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Every believer can overcome the enemy, because of what Jesus has done for us. I. We Win Because of the Passion of the Christ (11). II. We Win By Having Passion for the Christ (11). III. We Win By Being More Attached to Jesus Than to Our Own Life (11).

Overcoming the Enemy Revelation 12:7-12 7 And there was war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. 8 But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. 9 The great dragon was hurled down-- that ancient serpent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Esther: Victory Over Enemies Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004

Victory comes when we are in right relation to the King

Esther 7:1-10 Victory Over Enemies Woodlawn Baptist Church September 19, 2004 Introduction “In 1567 King Phillip II of Spain appointed the Duke of Alba as governor of the lower part of the nation. The Duke was a bitter enemy of the newly-emerging Protestant Reformation. His rule was called the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Destructive Nature Of Man’s Human Spirit

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 14, 2025

The Old and New Covenants meet with God in different ways. But few have asked whether these differences create spiritual powers that work against the Christian life. This maybe why Paul struggled with a Church in transition.

The Destructive Nature of Man’s Human Spirit Life sets before us an interesting journey of discovery. Within that journey we record what our eyes perceive as beauty, what our hearts cherish as food for the soul and what our spirit learns of eternity. Hence every endeavor in life relies upon body, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

God Uses The Natural (A Donkey!) Supernaturally Series

Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2017

God can use anyone to communicate the dangers of presumptuous sin, selfishness, lack of trust and coming judgment.

God Uses The Natural (a Donkey!) Supernaturally Subject: Christian Aspiration Subject 2: Holy Spirit Synopsis: God can use anyone to communicate the dangers of presumptuous sin, selfishness, lack of trust and coming judgment. Text: Number 22:21-33 I. Introduction A. The Bible is full of examples ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Our King Jesus Having Authority Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2018

As furniture flies, and coins crash, and sheep scatter, and doves disappear, and people panic we see Jesus our King laying down a challenge of authority against the spiritual leaders so that He can pave the way for us to come into the Kingdom.

Message Luke 19:45-20:8 Our King Jesus Having Authority Only recently has Jesus ridden into town on the colt … the foal of a donkey. The action caused huge excitement. Some people were cutting branches off palm trees and laying them on the ground. Others were taking of their good cloaks and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Is For God And Under His Authority Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 21, 2017

JESUS went into the temple to teach even though they wanted to kill Him and more so the marvelled at His knowledge of the Word He taught

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: EVERYTHING IS FOR GOD AND UNDER HIS AUTHORITY John 7:14-16King James Version (KJV) 14 Now about the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. 15 And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-16

Denomination: Charismatic

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

It Ain’t Over… Until God Says… It’s Over

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 6, 2009

Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND!

IT AIN’T OVER… UNTIL GOD SAYS… IT’S OVER EZEK 37:1-14 By PV I am super excited and encouraged in my spirit today. Because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a deliverer. He’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:4-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Not Over Til It’s Over!

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 16, 2015

Why should I be concerned with the future of America when it’s future seems pretty bleak at best” rather than saying, “IT’S NOT OVER TIL IT’S OVER!”

IT’S NOT OVER TIL IT’S OVER! 2 Timothy 3:10-4:8 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come (2 Tim. 3:1) Over the last several weeks, I’ve been extremely burdened about the condition of our country and the direction that we’re headed in. This has been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Over Until It's Over Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

There is a spiritual war which started in heaven and was transferred to this earth. In this sermon we learn more about this war.

Chapter 1 - It’s not over until it’s over Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese soldier who fought in World War II which ended in August 1945. He did not surrender until 29 years later as he thought that the war was still going on. It had to take his former commander to travel from Japan to Lubang Island ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:14-19, Matthew 25:41

Denomination: Adventist

It Ain’t Over…until God Says…it’s Over

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 11, 2023

Just because things don’t work out exactly like we planned, doesn’t mean that God’s not at work in our lives. We must persevere, because "It ain't over until God says it's over!"

IT AIN’T OVER…UNTIL GOD SAYS…IT’S OVER Rom. 8:28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “When Everything Goes Wrong” 1. A woman used her GPS mapping program to get to her accountant’s rural house and ended up far out in the country, lost & in the wrong spot. 2. She finally drove back to the highway on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Basis For Paul Boasting In His Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BASIS FOR HIS BOASTING IN HIS AUTHORITY -- THE MARKS OF HIS APOSTLESHIP 1.

BASIS FOR HIS BOASTING IN HIS AUTHORITY -- THE MARKS OF HIS APOSTLESHIP 1. Superiority over the false apostles (preaching the truth without charge) (11:1-15) 2. Sufferings in serving Christ as a true apostle (perseverance in the face of afflicting and weakness) (11:16-33) 3. Power of Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

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 sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational