Sermons on Balanced Authority:

Christmas Baby Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 12, 2017

How do you see Jesus at this Christmas season? Is he still a tiny baby in the manger or is He the person that God has given a Name above every Name. How you see him determines how you receive from Him.

Christmas Baby Jesus Valley Grove words 1629 December 1, 2017 Philippians 2:9-11 In the movie Talledega Nights the race car driver Ricky Bobby asks the blessing over a family meal. He said, “Dear Lord baby Jesus thank you for this bountiful meal from Dominos, KFC, and Taco Bell. The family ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Flies Can't Sit On A Hot Stove

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Learn all you can about our enemy - He does not have the authority - We do!

Flies Can’t Sit on a Hot Stove We are in a strange war, one which is invisible to the eye. It has rages continuously for over 6000 years, and is continually escalating. The battle continues, but the only proof of the battle rests in the results of the lives it has affected. The war is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

High Empowered Endorsement

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2012

Being empowered and endorsed by Christ. Even when we as believers are called to authority, we are still His servants.

“High-Powered Endorsement” 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 1. Endorsed their devotion to encouragement and service (v.15-17) Application: We should not be hung up on recognition when we choose to serve. As Christians, we are all called to serve; we don’t have to be on the “leader ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Submission Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

God has established the authorities that exist and that Christians should submit themselves to their authority. Paul gives several reasons why we should submit to the governing authorities, some of them practical, some of them moral or spiritually driven,

The Benefits of Submission Romans 13:1-7 1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Are You Going To Do About It?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 25, 2011

Is the devil beating up your family? Is he messing with your money? Is he kicking sand in your face? Is he mocking you? Are you fed up with his mess? (The next question is) What are you going to do about it?

Before I start this message I have to obey the Lord, he told me to prophesy: somebody listening to this message is going to go from a Zero to a Hero, you’re going to go from the underdog to the wonder dog. You’re going from the Wimp to the Warrior, from the worrier to the worshiper, from the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012

How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2013

He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it. It may not look like it right now, But God is not moved by the way things look, in our lives, He is moved by our faith!

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances! Mark 4:35-41 MSG 35-38. Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Electrical Storm

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 15, 2011

When Jesus sent out seventy of His disciples to PREACH and HEAL, they returned EXUBERANTLY to report that even the demons were subject to them in His name.

TITLE: AN ELECTRICAL STORM SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 10:17-18 I promised Rev. Luther Kitchen that I would give him a tag-line for this mornings message. We looked at a portion of this scripture text this past Tuesday evening during our A.M.E.N (men’s ministry). We had a time; brothers, if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Suggestion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2011

Exposition of Psalms 33 regarding reasons for us to praise the Lord.

Text: Psalm 33:1-12, Title: More Than a Suggestion, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/28/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: The church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping men…the gravest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Between God's Kingdom And The Kingdom Of Man

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 17, 2010

Asks the question, "Who's in charge?" Who is in charge of America, who is in charge of your life?

Battle between God’s Kingdom and Man’s Kingdom 4/16/2010 Daniel 1 Last week we introduced the topic for the next few weeks. I got a lot a positive feedback from that sermon, and I want you to know I appreciate your comments. Just a little more introduction and we’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

Offensive Nature Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture has problems with all kinds of authority. They question when anyone finds authority in the Bible and are offended when anyone else does.

Offensive Nature Today we are going to examine another of the many problems our culture has with Christianity. There are a lot of intelligent and well educated people that have firm opinions about people/Christians that claim the Bible as the central truth of faith. Perhaps I need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus In You - The Search For The Biblical Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 18, 2011

Is the Jesus you profess to have in your heart the Jesus of the bible?

November 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is Title: Jesus in You; The Search for the Biblical Jesus Our Wednesday night bible study sparked some discussion about the bible and how it came into being and why there are some books that are not included in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Get Out Of A Rut Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. The “OW” EXPERIENCE – v. 2-5 2. The “HOW” EXPERIENCE - v.6 3. The “NOW” EXPERIENCE – v.8 4. THE “BOW” EXPERIENCE

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Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Skirmish With The Status Quo Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

Jesus begins his ministry and immediately clashes with the understanding of the people and the forces of evil. Jesus confronts the status quo of our live seeking to free us from the chains that bind us and to enable us to experience true freedom.

Mark 1:21-28 “Skirmish with the Status Quo” INTRODUCTION The beginning of Mark’s gospel is in stark contrast to those of the other gospel writers. You do not find a boring list of Jesus’ ancestors, as you do in Matthew, nor the heartwarming story of Jesus’ birth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Representatives Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2012

God gives us parents and other in authority to bless us. Therefore he wants us to honor them.

“Ginger curry and lots of tea.” That’s what a recent marathon-running hundred-year-old said was the secret to his longevity and spunk. What are some other “secrets” for long life that you’ve heard? Hard work? Clean living? Plenty of exercise? A loving family? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Lutheran