Sermons on authority: showing 91-105 of 64,107

By What Authority?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014

Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2015

This is the final lesson from the Behold the Man series. We have looked at how some have seen him, including the Father's view as His Son, the Anointed One. This lesson looks at Jesus as he sees himself -- as having all authority in heaven and on earth.

1. Review: The last few weeks have been a series on "Behold the Man" -- words that Pilate spoke as he presented Jesus to the people. * We have seen our need to see him for who he is. * Last week we looked at him from the Father's perspective as He declared of Jesus, "This is my beloved son in whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2014

The Apostolic witness, the testimony Holy Scriptures, & the Holy Spirit’s conformation in the heart & life are the basis for our Christian faith. These witnesses give powerful testimony to the veracity of God’s Witness to mankind.

2 PETER 1: 16-21 [Our Precious Faith Series] THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE [Matthew 17:1-8] This paragraph is a strong statement on the inspiration of Scripture. Peter affirms that the Old Testament Prophets wrote God’s message to man. He then groups himself and the others apostles in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Authority

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jan 28, 2015

Christ came to heal and to save people, and he was able to do so because of the power of God in him, which he used with unquestionable authority. Christ gives the same power to his disciples, how can we work in the world with authority to heal and to save?

Several years ago, there was a terrible ferry accident in the Mediterranean Sea. You may have heard about it. This boat, loaded with cars and vacationers, failed to shut its doors properly, and before too long, the water was pouring in. Needless to say, the boat began to sink and panic set in. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Real Authority

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 29, 2015

How does Christ's authority differ from the various authorities we face each day

My least favorite classes in my undergrad political science classes dealt with ‘political theory’. But I will always remember the discussion we had around the concept of ‘authority’ and what made for legitimate authority. Keep in mind this was at the winding down of Vietnam ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Authority In The Name Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

We have power and authority through the Name of Jesus

Title: The Name of Jesus – 3 “Authority in the Name” Text: Mark 16:17-19 Last week we started a series on the Name of Jesus. I am just going to do a quick review of what we learned last week before we get into this message this morning. In the first message we set the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authority Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon on the authority of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

HoHum: My father in law was asked to intermediate in a dispute between a preacher and the elders/ deacons. In a heated meeting the preacher was talking how the Bible related to the issue at hand. One leader said something like this, “Well, the Bible might say that but I feel...” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit To Authorities Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022

One thing that is clear in his thinking and interpretation of Paul regarding authority is that Subjects are subjected to the laws and regulations of the authorities. The authorities are subjected to the laws and regulations of God.

Romans 13:01-07 Submission to Authorities 1. World Authorities (Romans 13:1-3) St. Paul wrote that no governing authority exists without the establishment of God. The days of Paul were witnessed by the kingdoms, emperors, armies, and rulers. He would like to approve that those kingdoms and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Author Of Psalms Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 14, 2022

According to Jewish tradition, the Book of Psalms was composed by the First Man (Adam), Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Jeduthun, Asaph, and the three sons of Korah.

Author of Psalms According to Jewish tradition, the Book of Psalms was composed by the First Man (Adam), Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Jeduthun, Asaph, and the three sons of Korah. King David is credited with writing most of the Psalms in the Bible, but that does not mean he wrote any of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

By What Authority

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 3, 2021

What is the authority you use to proof that Jesus is the Messiah?

By what Authority Mark 11:27-33 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 27 They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to Him, 28 and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Religious Authority

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2022

Jesus demonstrated that the religious authorities did not have the authority to create laws for the people which violated God's Torah.

Religious Authority John 5:1-18 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 5:1 After these things there was aa feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by athe sheep gate a pool, which is called bin 1Hebrew 2Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Authorities Distinguished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Authority

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

What do you know?

THE FINAL AUTHORITY (MARK 1:21-45) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority Of The Son Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2016

Jesus always has been, He is, and in the future still will be - God. Our instruction is to understand that, learn from the testimony of god's Word, and teach it to others.

The Authority of the Son John 5:1-30 Introduction Rev Mike Moseley preaching ∆ Point 1 – Jesus always has been God ∆ Point 2 – Jesus offers salvation today ∆ Point 3 – Jesus will be God in the future and will judge sin ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Authorities Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 3, 2015

How did David handle wicked King Saul?

Before we celebrate Communion today, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Turn with me briefly to 1 Samuel 24…… King Saul, who was hunting David to kill him, went in a cave and David could have killed Saul there. Now look at v16-22…. It sounded like King Saul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible