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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Paul's Authority

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 2, 2021
     | 1,469 views

    This sermon was the first one of a series on the book of Ephesians. It unpacks the first two verses. Specifically Paul's authority to write the letter, and the value of the specific recipients of the letter (i.e., who Paul would refer to as "Saints)."

    Good morning. We are beginning a new series on the book of Ephesians called The Church in Christ and the Church in Culture. In case you are not familiar with the book of Ephesians, it is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the church that he founded in the ancient city of Ephesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Amazing Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2021
     | 5,304 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Whose Authority? Lesson 27 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
     | 6,885 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accountability To The Next Level Of Authority

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 16, 2018
     | 5,113 views

    Every adult is accountable to many people around them.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTHORITY I. INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, I must enforce the rules of the school. Not always do I enjoy this portion of my job. In fact, this responsibility is often a dreaded one. We are teachers who often must perform in the role of a patrol officer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Accountability To The Next Level Of Authority

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019
     | 6,109 views

    Many decisions that we must make in our lives are based on our accountability to someone. No matter how much we like to think we are own our own, the fact remains, we must give account to someone.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTHORITY I. INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, I must enforce the rules of the school. Not always do I enjoy this portion of my job. In fact, this responsibility is often a dreaded one. We are teachers who often must perform in the role of a patrol officer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Kingdom And Chaos - Honoring Authority

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 21, 2019
     | 3,831 views

    God places people in authority. Most leaders have pure motives and are leading sincerely.

    Kingdom and Chaos Honoring Authority March 24, 2017 1 Samuel 24:1-7 NIV After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." 2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference Between Authority And Power Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 9, 2019
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     | 31,604 views

    Understanding power and authority and the difference between the two will cause your prayer life and ministry to become more effective.

    Difference between power and authority. The KJV USES POWER AND AUTHORITY INTERCHANGEABLY AND THIS CAN BE MISLEADING. They are two different words in the Greek with two different meanings. 1. Power and authority are two different things 2. Power and authority, to be effective and legitimate, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Authority Over The Powers Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2019
     | 10,910 views

    Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019

    Authority Over the Powers of Darkness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – May 19, 2019 Note: The following notes are more extensive that what I did or could have stated within reasonable time. As I do not memorize or read notes, but rather use them to refine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,740 views

    At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

    THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Word Possessed Authority

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013
     | 6,551 views

    God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

    We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Redemption: My Authority Changed Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 21, 2016
     | 2,907 views

    What is Biblical Salvation

    Redemption: My Authority Changed The unredeemed person is viewed as a slave *In bondage to sin - Titus 2:14, John 8:34 *In bondage to the law - Galatians 3:13, 4:5 *In bondage to fear of death - Hebrews 2:15 1. The incredible Provider of redemption - v. 4 2. The incredible path of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Are You Set "Under Authority"?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,757 views

    Most Christians truly want to live the kind of life that Jesus requires but often find it difficult to do so. Why? They don't understand what it means to be in submission? This is something Jesus understood and we need to also.

    Are You “Set Under Authority”? We know that Jesus operated in faith. He had complete trust in who he was as God’s Son and he knew that all of the resources of Heaven were available to him. If we have the same life in us that Jesus has in him, then why do we not have complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Authority Comes From Identity

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 19, 2023
     | 1,701 views

    Who do you say that I am

    Authority Comes from Identity Mark 8:22-30 Good morning. When I was in my early twenties, I often ate lunch at a Hamburger restaurant in San Francisco, near my work. One day, the owner of the restaurant was arguing with me about something and the owner said, he would give me his restaurant if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,713 views

    The masterful answers of the Master.

    WHO GAVE YOU THIS AUTHORITY? Luke 20:1-26. 1. The authority of Jesus questioned (Luke 20:1-8). This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48) “Who gave you this authority?” demanded the Temple authorities, and the leaders of the people (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Authority Of The Inspired Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025
     | 494 views

    WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and conduct) written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:21).

    Today we start a new series on foundations and there is nothing more foundational for believing in Christ than the understanding of the scriptures. WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God