Sermons on Authority Scripture:

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

Jesus’ Authority Challenged Again Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2010

Jesus is again challenged by yet another faction of the religious leadership of His day, this time the Sadducees come calling and they have a ’fool proof’ question that will stump this man they deem as a hinderance to the Kingdom of God...Oh how wrong the

Luke 20:27-47 Another challenge to Jesus’ teaching October 20, 2010 Set the stage: Jesus has entered Jerusalem and has been proclaimed Messiah by the people and the religious leaders were furious with Him about His refusal to silence their proclamation about Him. They demanded Him to have them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Scam Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 14, 2021

Watch out for Satan's shrewd ways, and reject his lies. God’s Word IS true. God IS generous and good. Please, Believe it!

Several years ago, a middle school in Oregon faced a unique problem. A number of girls began to use lipstick and put it on in the bathroom. After they put on their lipstick, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. Finally, the principal decided something had to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Timothy 5:17, John 10:10, Psalm 37:4, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Bible Authority For Salvation- Baptism Series

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 19, 2021

Bible Authority for Salvation- Baptism The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. Does the Bible not have an authoritative process to make this easy? I believe it answers all questions that we have. What does the bible say about baptism?

The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. There have been disagreements over who is to be baptized- infants or adults. Disagreements over how people should be baptized, by sprinkling, pouring water over one’s head or immersing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38, Romans 10:17, Leviticus 14:15-16, Romans 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Acts 3:18-19, Galatians 3:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exousia (The Authority Of Jesus) Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Examining the authority of Jesus, by which the disciples were sent into the world to make disciples

Good morning! Last week I spoke from John 6, and we went through the story of Jesus walking on water after the feeding of the 5000. We spoke about being aligned with God’s will, and the continual need that we have both as the church and as individuals to make sure that we are realigning ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority Of Jesus: Jesus Paparazzi Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 21, 2007

Mark shows that Jesus is the authority right at the start of his ministry: He heals at a word or a touch, he drives away and silences demons, He was the authority then, He is the authority now.

Preview - (Before the reading of the Scripture)- As we read the Scripture this morning it may appear to us that Jesus is going about his day and we may get the message that Jesus is generous in his blessings. Though this is true, Jesus is more than generous, This passage is about authority, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Authority And Power To Be Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 27, 2009

The people are amazed by Jesus’ demonstration of a New Authority and Power. It is only through relationsship with God that we have the Authority and Power to be Jesus’ disciples.

Mark 1:21-28 On the Authority and Power to be Jesus’ disciples Last week we heard through our Gospel verses (Mark 1:14-20) how Jesus called his first four disciples to follow him. Remember how, straight away, without hesitation, Simon, Andrew, James and John left their families and friends and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Son Of Man Has Authority

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus has authority over your life. Learn to submit to His leadership.

The Son of God has Authority There is a slogan of the Outback Steak House that says: “No Rules—Just Right”…but I suspect that if you showed up and didn’t wait for the hostess, took a table ahead of people waiting, ordered something not on the menu, then walked out without paying your bill, the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008

It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Under Authority

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon deals with the Lordship Of Jesus Christ, and the connection between faith and authority by looking at the healing of the Roman Centurion’s servant.

I Am Under Authority GNLCC 8/5/2001 2 Tim 2:1-13 Psalms 8:1-9 Text Luke 7:1-10 Have you ever been in a grocery store and had the privilege of watching a child who could be described as a little brat. The mother would say, “put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “no”, and then rip ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pratical Ways To Honor Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

this series deals with how to honor authorities within our lives.

Honoring Authority, part 3 Practical Ways of Honoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some type of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Charismatic

By Whose Authority? Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

Confrontations

1. Confrontation over authority. Jesus questioned why the Jews did not follow John the Baptist. “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say . . . ‘from men’ . . . they feared the people” (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Author Of My Identity

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 26, 2001

God has created, shaped and redeemed you with a specific identity, common to all of His creation, unique to you. Discover this wonderful identity that God is writing on your heart.

God is the Author of My Identity “I’ve always wanted to be somebody. But now I see I should have been more specific.” – Lily Tomlin “Who am I?” One of the great myths of our day is that in your teenage years you figure out who you are and then you live out that identity after you’ve grown up. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:3, 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Amazing Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2021

1. Let Jesus put you on the right road in life (vs. 13-14). 2. Let Jesus warn you about false prophets (vs. 15-20). 3. Let Jesus give you a real relationship with God (vs. 21-23). 4. Let Jesus help you build your life on a firm foundation (vs. 24-29).

The Amazing Authority of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:13-29 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 19, 2021) MESSAGE: *Today in Matthew 7:13-29, we will get to the end of the Lord's Sermon on the Mount, and in these verses, Jesus told four short parables. Remember that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist