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THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES EXPRESSES THE FUTILITY OF MAN WITHOUT GOD.
SOMETHING OLD-SOMETHING NEW? OBSERVATION: THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES, CALLED “THE PREACHER” COMES FROM THE HEBREW WORD “ASSEMBLY OR CONGREGATION”. THE AUTHOR IS NOT NAMED; HOWEVER, MANY SCHOLARS SUGGEST SOLOMON MAY BE THE AUTHOR. THE AUTHOR EXPRESSES THE FUTILITY OF MAN ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:10
Denomination: Baptist
Explore the authority of Jesus, the challenge of hypocrisy, and the power of repentance.
Good morning, family. We're about to dive into a rich passage of scripture today from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 21, verses 23-32. It's a passage loaded with profound lessons about the authority of our Lord Jesus, the challenge of hypocrisy, and the unmatched power of Jesus. Thomas Adams once ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32
Topics: Hypocrisy
Encourage us to respect authority, be humble, and choose love.
Good morning, family! I hope you all are feeling blessed today. You know, I was reading a few words by William Marrion Branham, and he said, "As long as you argue and fuss with one another, you're in the kindergarten. God will just keep you there, till you learn enough to get out of it. That's all. ...read more
Topics: Disagreements, Settling
The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.
I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:35-37
Denomination: Congregational
The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.
For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7
Denomination: *other
Because without knowing and having a recognized identity, we are powerless to use our authority over the things in the heavens and on earth.
When I started my new life in Christ, one of the first things I noticed among believers in the Church was the level of humility and unblemished morality displayed even in troublesome times. But as time progresses, I began to question every form of the appearance of the outward display of humility: ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:23-24, Acts 19:14-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The disciples here become more aware of the awesome power & authority of their Lord. Jesus exercises unparalleled display of His authority over nature in the midst of fear & uncertainty.
MATTHEW 8: 23-27 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] STILLING THE STORM [Psalm 89: 1-9] The story of the “Stilling of the Storm” begins the second set of three miracle stories (8:23–27, 28–34; 9:1–6). Matthew has completed his transition from three miracles of healing ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27
This sermon will explore Jesus' courageous entry into Jerusalem, his authority over all things, and challenge listeners to consider if they have given him authority over their lives.
Main idea: Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey knowing full well he would trigger the religious and political authorities. Jesus’ mission required him to demonstrate incredible courage regardless of the reactions of others. He is Lord, the absolute authority over all things. The question is, does ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Topics: Courageous Faith, Divine Authority, Self-Giving Love
The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go
Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Denomination: Independent/Bible
(PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.
Spiritual Warfare - Part 3 12 Keys to Growing in Spiritual Authority (A) Eph. 6:12 You and I are engaged in a multidimensional war that is being intensely, intentionally, intelligently and incessantly waged all around us in the invisible realm. I say multidimensional because it is being fought on ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:12
In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.
Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33
Denomination: Evangelical Free
Let's review our attitudes toward authority, particularly in the Church.
21st Sunday in Course 2017: Ordinary Form Homily Is authority a divine gift? The story we read from Isaiah suggests that Shebna, the corrupt official whose name we learn in an earlier verse, was given his office by God, and cast out of that office by God. Then God raised up Eliakim ben Hilkiah to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:16-20
Denomination: Catholic
God disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame by triumphing over them in Christ’s work at the cross.
INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verse 15 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. This verse completes Paul’s paragraph in which he is helping the Colossian believers and us to understand all that we have in Christ; all that is true ...read more
Scripture: Colossians 2:15
If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"
“Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Essential King Jesus: Jesus has all authority and all power to forgive sins.
ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: HE HAS THE POWER MARK 2:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 2:1-12 [4:02] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.2 INTRODUCTION… HE-MAN (p) He-Man is a superhero and the main character of the sword and sorcery-themed Masters of the Universe franchise ...read more
Scripture: Mark 2:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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