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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015
     | 13,290 views

    The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

    Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And His Authority

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 12, 2016
     | 5,733 views

    The Gospel emphasizes the authority of Jesus and his teachings instead of his words. We need to study his teachings to see the authority they have to change our lives. This can only happen when Jesus is the highest authority in our lives.

    Have you ever noticed that everywhere you go in life, people in authority are telling you what to do and what not to do? These people can be teachers, police officers, government officials or even the staff here at Hillsview Acres. Hopefully these people will do what they feel is best for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Greg Burcham avatar

    Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 10,503 views

    This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

    Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Authority

    Contributed by James W Hare on May 10, 2016
     | 3,554 views

    understanding the authority the God has entrusted to us

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHORITY Ephesians 2:1-2:7 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. 1Jn 3:8 KJV Eph 2:1-7 KJV And you hath he quickened, who were dead in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Develop A Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 4,695 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    When youth move into adulthood with high Christian values, they get a head start in life and will thankfully escape many pitfalls! Parents can’t make children have character. They can, however, provide the framework for positive growth by taking advantage of an infallible textbook – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Subject To Governing Authorities?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021
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     | 5,373 views

    When Paul wrote Romans chapter 13, did he have in mind total obedience and surrender to a totalitarian government? "If the civil power commands us to violate the law of God, we must obey God before man" (Wuest).

    This morning, I am going to begin our message with an illustration from a 2018 CNN article written by Thomas Weber: “On March 21, 1933, Germany was in turmoil. Less than two months after the Nazi seizure of power, even people with pro-regime leanings felt disquieted about the draconian measures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,947 views

    Jesus Christ is central in our faith. The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus Christ. It has an attitude of anticipation. In the New Testament the really big claim is for the supreme authority of Jesus Christ.

    When I was in college one of my courses included outdoor repelling down a sheer cliff. This is not what you normally do in college. We were not reading about repelling and answering questions, we were out on rocks. The first lesson to repelling is check the ropes. Do not take for granted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Author Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,318 views

    What is reconciliation? How God deals with reconciling us to himself.

    GOD THE AUTHOR OF RECONCILIATION II Corinthians 5:19 I. WHAT RECONCILIATION IS. 1. It implies that there was a former friendship. 2. It implies an enmity between God and man. 3. It implies that God is the prime Author of this reconciliation, yet no man is actually reconciled to God until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Finalizing His Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 9, 2023
     | 1,425 views

    In this section of Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus finalizing His authority. We see His superior wisdom, knowledge and power as He is confronted by three groups of Jewish religious leaders and rises above each confrontation.

    Introduction: A. Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts back in the 1950s and one day when he was campaigning for a second term in office, he went looking for votes at a church barbecue. 1. Herter was famished and as he moved through the serving line, he held out his plate to the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,190 views

    Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

    Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Biblical Authority? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 19, 2019
     | 4,831 views

    From Scripture. we will explore the necessity of conforming all our faith and practice and conduct of our lives to the authority of the Bible.

    Biblical Authority: Why is the Bible the foundation for what we believe? In the Baptist Faith and Message, where our Southern Baptist beliefs are outlined, it starts not with what we believe to be true about God, what we believe about Jesus Christ, or what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
     | 573 views

    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wrong About Authority

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 831 views

    When Jesus was challenged to name His authority to teach, he exposed His interlocutors as incapable of assessing His answer even were He to deign give it.

    “When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?’ Jesus answered them, ‘I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    False Spiritual Authority Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 661 views

    A sermon that teaches how to discern between what is true and false in the church and it's leadership

    False Spiritual Authority Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 1-12-25 Scripture: Daniel 2:1-12 Introduction: I’m going to break up Daniel chapter 2 into two separate sermons. It’s a long chapter, and it has two central subjects that are more than big enough to warrant two separate sermons. The first part ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Spiritual Authority

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025
     | 1,542 views

    Walking in spiritual authority is an essential aspect of the believer’s life. Through Christ, we have been given authority to overcome the forces of darkness, resist temptation, and live a life that brings glory to God.

    Topic: WALKING IN SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:19 "Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 1:19-21 Matthew 28:18-20 Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God