Sermons on Authority Scripture:

Things I Know About 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

We may face rejection and even persecution in 2017 for what we believe in and for how we express and even repeat the scriptures that are the foundation of our faith. But don’t let that intimidate you.

Things I know about 2017 Acts 4:5-22 Happy New Year everyone! I trust that you had a great time with family and friends over the holidays. Here we are in 2017 a brand new year and a fresh start for us all. A New Year can be a difficult thing for some folks. It carries with it the uncertainty of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conduct That Pleases God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 15, 2013

This portion of Scripture strongly encourages Christians to live lives of unceasing prayer, praise, and practical sanctification. God pleasing, Bible based conduct draws us closer to God and to each other.

CONDUCT THAT PLEASES GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 (KJV), “1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Cut The Rope Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 8, 2025

This sermon challenges believers to trust Jesus as the "Waymaker" by cutting the rope of complacency, fear, and self-reliance, fully surrendering their plans and ambitions to God's authority and stepping forward in faith through the doors of opportunity He opens.

Cut the Rope Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Apostle Paul exhorts us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). While we often interpret this in terms of resisting sin, there’s a deeper truth here. Yes, with God’s help, we strive to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:8-9, Matthew 23:27, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:22

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Bible Speaks... Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007

Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words On Evil Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 8, 2024

After exposition of Scripture, answer some questions about evil (Material adapted from Randy Johns at: https://lacoc.org/sermons/revelation-the-last-word-on-evil/)

HoHum: The Four Horsemen formed in 1985 with Ric Flair, Ole and Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard with J. J. Dillon as their manager. In his autobiography To Be The Man, Rick Flair claimed that it was during this interview that Arn Anderson commented: "The only time this much havoc had been ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Wise Heart" Ecc. Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2007

Solomon continues his explanation of the value of wisdom and he tells us: that a wise heart knows how to submit to authority, it knows that wickedness holds a death grip on people, and it accepts the fact that it does not have all the answers to life only

“A Wise Heart” Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 part 9 Today our subject is wisdom from the heart and here is a funny story on the subject of wisdom: Opening – On the lighter side of life: A story… It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The King - Returning In Glory Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 6, 2025

JESUS CHRIST, the victorious KING, will return in glory to judge the world, defeat evil, establish HIS eternal kingdom, and make all things new. HIS return is certain, visible, and powerful and brings hope and eternal life to those who are HIS.

2025.12.07. Sermon Notes. JESUS THE KING RETURNING IN GLORY William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:1-6, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 24:1-51, Matthew 24:29-31, Isaiah 2:1-22, Isaiah 65:1-25, Zechariah 14:1-21. Acts 1:9-11 Jesus Ascends to Heaven 9 Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11, Revelation 19:11-21, Revelation 20:1-6, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 24:1-51, Matthew 24:29-31, Isaiah 2:1-22, Isaiah 65:1-25, Zechariah 14:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

A Matter Of Conscience

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The church needs to pray not only for a pastor after God's own heart, but also for men and women who will serve in positions of authority and do it according to God's will and not your own private agenda. But that's only the first part. Once those individ

A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE 1 SAMUEL 24:1-15 A woman who was called to jury duty told the presiding judge that she was not qualified to serve because she didn't believe in capital punishment. The judge said, "You don't understand madam. This is a civil case involving a man who spent $5,000 of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-15

Desire

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

In our Scriptures today, we see that thirst really means desire. And we all know the power of desire in our lives. Desire moves us to work, to love, to even kill.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 15 Third Sunday of Lent- Year A March 3, 2002 Readings: * Ex. 17:3-7 * Rom. 5:1-2, 5-8 * Jn. 4:5-42 Desire Thirst The overwhelming image that we are faced with today is one of thirst. Jesus’ meeting with the woman takes place around a well. Their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

Father God: Knowing Him And Living In His Love Matthew 6:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 4, 2024

For some, the word “father” evokes love, protection, and care. For others, it may carry pain or distance. But Scripture presents Father God as the perfect, loving parent—unlike any earthly father.

Father God: Knowing Him and Living in His Love Theme: God reveals Himself as Father, inviting us into a loving, personal relationship through Jesus Christ. Key Verse: Matthew 6:9 – “Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.” Introduction Today, we are exploring one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Romans 8:15-17, John 14:6, Deuteronomy 32:6, Hebrews 1:3, Ephesians 2:18, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Take Control Of You Life Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

Managing these inputs and outputs of your life determines the quality of your life. A very important book has been written on the subject. “Boundaries”, by Doctors and Authors Cloud and Townsend. This sermon has a giant footnote at the bottom with th

Healthy Heart Happy Homes How to take control of your life Week 2, January 25, 2004 Intro: This series is about overcoming some of life’s greatest roadblocks. Serenity Prayer: GOD, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And The Wisdom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Superior To The Angels Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 12, 2008

During the time that Jesus walked the earth, people placed angels in high position relative to the Lord. With Jesus Christ now being preached as the sole way to heaven, the author of Hebrews had to convince the people that Christ was superior.

Christ is Superior to the Angels Hebrews 1:4-14 Intro In this text we are going to be dealing with the meat of the Word, rather then the milk. Keep in mind that the book of Hebrews is written to both believing and non-believing Hebrews. Both groups are being pressed with the truth that the New ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Lovely Light

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2004

Funeral message for Mrs. Julia Hamilton, the mother of several accomplished sons. A "lovely light" (of Millay’s poem) is one which reveals truth, shares light in the household, and looks to God as the author of all light.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? ... I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. The Lord is my light – and on this dismal day, when outside the rain continues to fall, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 27, 2004

"Mel Gibson’s powerful new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever. Who really killed Jesus?" Regardless of personal sentiments, the Bible is the final authority in answering the question.

WHO KILLED CHRIST? JOHN 19:16-18 Newsweek’s John Meacham wrote in his column, "Mel Gibson’s powerful but troubling new movie, ’The Passion of the Christ,’ is reviving one of the most explosive questions ever… Who really killed Jesus?" The question as to who killed Christ has been discussed on ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist