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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 793 views

    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

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    The Courageous King Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    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

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    "the Power Of The Believer's Authority."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2022
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    The government of God's kingdom is trustworthy and has a judicial branch acknowledged in the Book of Daniel as the council of God. This message explores the power believers can access when they apply the word of God to their lives and ministries.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 16:18) “And I say also unto thee, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 10:1) "And when he had called unto him his twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stilling The Storm Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 4, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,423 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 3,071 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Survey At Caesarea Philippi

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2017
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    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

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    He Has The Power Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 4, 2021
     | 3,752 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rulers Disarmed Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009
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     | 8,013 views

    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

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    Who Says So? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Way Of Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2017
     | 6,222 views

    How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives?

    Prelude, Purpose & Plan How do we answer hostile questions about our faith? How do we know where the authority of God resides? Is the authority of God in our lives? Let’s explore Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders over His authority and the parable of the two sons in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Your Foot On It

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 75 ratings
     | 53,261 views

    We all have something that we struggle with, but God wants to bring us to a place of total victory. He wants you to put your foot on it.

    Gibeon was a great city, but now Gibeon was a threat to the kings of the Amorites Because it had chosen the Lords side. The leaders of the city of Gibeon recognized that God was with Joshua and the children of Israel and they had come into covenant with Joshua and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Want It Back

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 60,097 views

    When you recognized you're missing something and you refuse to go on without it, you'll tell God: I want it back.

    Read Text 2 Ki 6:1-7 For the last several days I've been hearing these words in my spirit, "something is missing". How many has ever eaten something, You know, something you really like, you love it. You love the taste of it. It's cooked a special way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,134 views

    A look at the real Christmas as they shepherds and wise men experienced it.

    We began the Advent season looking at Christmas through the eyes of the world. Last week we looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. This week we want to look at Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds and wise men, and on Christmas Sunday we will look at Christmas through ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Legion’s Legacy—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 1 of a 2-part

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? 1—Legion’s Legacy is SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist