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  • James Lee avatar

    What Is God’s Will For Me? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
     | 3,785 views

    Are you saved? Are you Spirit filled? Are you sanctified? How about submissive to Gods’ authority or to those in authority around you? Are you suffering for Christ sake or are you just suffering? based on John MacArthur's "Found: God's Will"

    Last week we started looking at the question “What is Gods’ Will for me? And we saw the very first thing that; 1. In order to be in God’s Will I must first be saved. There is no Will without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ… 2. God’s Will is that I be Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022
     | 3,194 views

    In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

    Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fished Out Of The Sea Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017
     | 5,297 views

    "Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

    “The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 13, 2021
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     | 2,361 views

    In part 6 of this series we examine what Jesus said about fulfilling the Law. This is Part A of this message and Part B will focus on why Jesus had the authority to fulfill the Law.

    Living In The Kingdom 6 Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20; Hebrews 10:12; Galatians 3:24-25 This morning we are continuing our study of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and today we are going to be focusing on Matthew 5:17-20. When I initially wrote this message, there was too much information to be covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Will You Respond To Jesus?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,781 views

    1. Accept the Lord’s authority. 2. Answer the Lord’s questions. 3. Apply the Lord’s lessons.

    How Will You Respond to Jesus? Matthew 21:23-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 21, we are very near the time of the cross. The chapter begins with the Lord entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, as the multitudes cried out in vs. 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,207 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Living In The Middle"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,237 views

    When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

    "Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The World Of Words

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 21,887 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus casting out of an unclean spirit and teaching with authority

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:21-28 "’The World of Words" 21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 ¶ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Will Make You

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 10,882 views

    Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

    I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Chain Of Command

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

    God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Bow Now" - Too Good Not To Be True – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part mini-series through the blessings of Ephesians 1 - this dealing with the blessing of authority.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Five: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 4” Subtitle – “The Blessing of Authority” To get us into the message, let’s read together Ephesians 1:9-10 on screen. Today we are wrapping up a section of Ephesians that tells us about the blessings that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Beyond The Wonder

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Three domains over which Christ has authority; but one over which He will not exercise it.

    Luke 4:31-44 Beyond The Wonder Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 9, 2006 Introduction Have you ever watched the birth of a child? Of all the awesome experiences I can think of having been a part of, childbirth has to be one of the most amazing. The very idea that a child can be conceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    The Whole World Is Watching !

    Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    The World is watching : to see what a Christian does with the Knowledge and the Authority they have when Serving Jesus Christ.

    The Whole World Is Watching When is it the easiest to be a Christian? Most likely it is while you are at church! We try to shut the world out of our minds for just a little while and focus on God. In the sanctity of our surroundings it is easy to give a testimony. It is easy to read our bibles in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Honoring Others By Submitting To Them

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    How we should seek to be good example and to submit to authority figures in our lives such as the governement and employeer

    SBC Philippi 10/23/05 7 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Honoring God By Submitting to Others 1 Peter 2:11-20 Primary Purpose: Peter encourages us in our daily walk to honor God in our relationships in the world, with the government and in our work. Introduction Having told us that we are now a people for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victorious Moves Against Satan

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Biblical warnings, instructions and reminders for every Local Church in order to avoid divisions and deceptions authored by the Devil.

    <PRE> All victories, past, present and future are Christ’s. What a wonderful Savior we have. What a great honor and privilege to be a part of His glorious victory over the adversary. God’s excellent superiority over the devil has been seen through the ages. God also wants His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist