Sermons on Authorized:

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

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

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 Authority Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2021

By healing the centurion’s servant, Jesus establishes his power over the material world, but it’s the spiritual reality of faith to which Jesus draws our attention.

INTRODUCTION • Most of us are acquainted with the ideas of formal and informal authority. • Formal authority is attached to someone’s title or position. • More often, though, people have informal authority over us. • We’ll listen to the people we trust and do what they ask because we trust them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Authority

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

What do you know?

THE FINAL AUTHORITY (MARK 1:21-45) It is said that George Whitefield at one time dined with Lady Huntington: an unconverted brother of his was present. During the dinner hour, Mr. Whitefield and Lady Huntington had a religious conversation. Such was the nature of it that this brother's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Our Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Adam was able to exercise this power over creation with the word of his mouth, until the day he disobeyed the command of God. The day Adam and Eve disobeyed, they lost this authority that God had bestowed on them.

Psalm 91 - Study 32 - Our Authority We read in Psalm 91:13, “You will have power to trample on lions and poisonous snakes.” (ERV) Our studies on Psalm 91 hitherto have described in detail the protection that is available to those who have made the Lord their refuge and dwelling place. Psalm 91 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:13

Denomination: Other

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Apostle Of Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

All through history the primary battle has been the one over authority. Paul won out and the New Testament became the primary authority for the church.

Charles Dickens tells of how men react to bad news. Martin Chuzzlewit learns that the 50 acre tract in America in which he had invested all his savings turns out to be a hideous swamp. He sinks into a fever because of his sorrow, but Mark Topley who savings were also sunk in that same swamp ...read more

. A Living Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is Paul's goal to see that Christians put Jesus where He belongs, and that is in the place of supreme authority.

A Christian school teacher offered a dollar to the one who could give her the name of the most famous man in history. She wanted them to say Jesus, of course. They all began to shout out names like Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and Columbus, and finally a little Jewish boy said Jesus. When he came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

By Whose Authority

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2017

The church leaders challenge Jesus and question His authority

Community Family Fellowship This week’s Readings October 1, 2017 COMMUNION SUNDAY I hope and pray that you continue to pray and extend a hand to every victim of these past Hurricanes that have left so many victims with great lost in their wake. Sunday Reading and Message Overview Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-21, Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Authority

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 30, 2017

If we recognise Jesus's authority as divine, then we are forced to listen to Him and allow him to impact our lives. If Jesus is the Word of God and the Scriptures are also the Word of God, then we need allow Scripture to impact our lives too.

Authority. Our passage this morning is all about authority. We live in a society in which authority is very important but which is being challenged. We see anarchy is around us too. Even law enforcers like the police need authority to enter your house. Otherwise any evidence found without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32, Matthew 21:1

Denomination: Anglican

Authority In The Synagogue Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 1, 2017

Jesus possesses great wisdom and authority regarding the Word, and He also possesses authority over all creation, humanity, and Satan himself. We face nothing our Lord cannot handle. His power and authority are unmatched and unlimited.

Authority in the Synagogue Mark 1: 21-28 As we continue moving through the Gospel of Mark, bear in mind that he is writing primarily to a Roman audience, seeking to portray Jesus as the Servant of Men. It is a dialogue that moves rapidly from one event to the next. The fast pace, with which Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Submitting To Authority Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

Today we are going to explore what is written in the Word of God (talk about authority!) when it comes to submitting to authority.

Submitting to Authority Part 4 of A study through Peter July 2nd 2023 We are in the book of 1 Peter, a letter to the church written by a fellow who was an uneducated fisherman, who was called by Jesus to be one of His closest followers, was well-known for speaking his mind, acting without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist