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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,439 views

    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
     | 3,120 views

    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
     | 3,828 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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,170 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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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Says So? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,070 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

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Way Of Righteousness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 28, 2017
     | 6,288 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
     | 53,401 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
     | 60,317 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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    Under His Feet And In His Hands

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    Everything in our life can be put under the authority of Jesus Christ.

    Under His Feet And In His Hands Ephesians 1 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Ephesians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Honor Comes To Those Who Honor

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,865 views

    We are to honor authority, relationships, and God. In return we will receive honor.

    Romans 13:7 “Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.” Honor. I am not sure we understand the meaning of the word. A pastor visiting Korea for the first time asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Dunn avatar

    Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 249 views

    Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

    The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Legion’s Legacy—1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,108 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

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,196 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

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,533 views

    Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Touching Heaven - Conquering The Giants

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    Principles to overcome various limitations in life

    TOUCHING HEAVEN – CONQUERING THE GIANTS Bishop Dr. David Ibeleme Touching Heaven - Making contact with heaven - Receiving heavenly impartation - Touching God’s heart Why must we touch heaven? • We are heavenly citizens – Eph.1:3-6; 2:6 – however, we are ambassadors on the earth. • Our father ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible