Sermons on Balanced Authority:

Who Wrote The Epistle To The Hebrews? Series

Contributed by Duane F. Giles on Jan 13, 2019

Who wrote it? For whom was it written? For what purpose was it written? If it’s to the Hebrews then was it originally written in Hebrew?

Who it was The Epistle to the Hebrews written to? -The Greek copies had “to the Hebrews” written above the beginning, and many believe this was written for those born as physical Israelites. In James’ Epistle, he wrote “to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad,” as brethren; and Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1, Jude 1:3

Christ's Fullness In The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 30, 2019

There is an expectation for the church that comes from above and is lived out in the here and now.

Palmyra First Assembly February 3, 2019 Text: Ephesians 1:13-19 Subject: In Him Title: Christ’s Fullness in the Church This morning I want to share with you from the Book of Ephesians. It’s probably my favorite book in the bible, and at the same time it may be one of the most challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nah-Yeah

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2020

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 21:23-32.

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 21:23-32. Authority Matthew 21:23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Peace To The Disturbed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025

'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Created In God's Image

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 9, 2025

WE have been created in the image of God. It's time for us to act like it.

Made in God’s Image Have you ever wondered how you got to be the you that you are? There are a lot of factors involved in trying to figure that out. Genetics are a factor in determining your hair color, eye color, height, ear lobes, weight, and doctors say there is a pre-disposition to certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Had One Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025

God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 9:53, Matthew 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shall Decree A Thing And It Shall Be Established

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 17, 2024

The children of God are empowered to decree a thing in line with the word of God and it shall be established by God.

Thou Shall Decree a Thing and It Shall be Established Study Text: Job 22: 27 - 29 Introduction: - To decree a thing means to authoritatively order or give instructions with the back up of the law for its enforcement. - God has made us Kings and Priests. And one of the characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Delivers A Man From An Unclean Spirit Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 24, 2024

In this miracle story Dr. Vorce highlight's the authority in Jesus' teachings and His power over unclean spirits. He further challenges us to embrace Jesus an experience His authority in our lives.

Mark 1:21-28 Introduction Today, we are focusing on a miracle of deliverance from Mark 1:21-28. Picture yourself amidst the expectant crowd in the synagogue of Capernaum. The air is filled with anticipation as Jesus steps forward to teach. Unlike the familiar scribes, His words carry a weight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The B-I-B-L-E

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 6, 2025

On Bible Sunday, we celebrate God’s Word as living, active, and true—a source of comfort, courage, and eternal hope that has withstood every test of time. Discover why the Bible is more than a book—it’s God’s personal letter to us.

Good MORNING, and Happy Bible Sunday. As I begin, I’ll acknowledge something we all know but rarely say out loud: there is a reason that the Bible has very thin, see through pages, and that’s because it is a really, really big book, and would probably weigh twice as much if it was printed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Anglican

God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, God's Word

What Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores Jesus' power and authority in Mark 1:21-28, encouraging believers to harness the Gospel's transformative power and realize their spiritual potential.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is indeed a joy to be gathered here today, not just in the presence of one another, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, not by routine, but by divine appointment. We are here because God, in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, Power, Gospel

Spiritual Empowerment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon explores our divine authority, assignments, and investments as Christians, urging us to be true missionaries of Christ's love and salvation. Key

Good morning, dear family of faith. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day of grace, a day of blessings, a day of divine encounters. We gather here not by chance, but by divine appointment, to share in the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Topics: Recognizing God's Authority

Messing With The Master PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' divine authority and encourages believers to embrace and proclaim this truth with courage and conviction.

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this gathering where we seek to deepen our understanding of God's Word. We come together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in Christ, bound by His love, and driven by a shared hunger for His truth. We stand on the precipice of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Authority, Challenged

Spiritual Weapons For Obeying Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

True victory in life’s battles comes through prayer and relying on God’s spiritual weapons, surrendering every thought to Christ rather than fighting in our own strength.

Some battles thunder. Others whisper. Some arrive like a storm front on the horizon. Others slip in through the crack beneath the door, like worry, like weariness, like the what-ifs that wake us at 2:13 a.m. You know those skirmishes, don’t you? The ones between your ears and behind your ribs. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Topics: Spiritual Weapons, Authority