Sermons on Biblical Authority:

Is The Bible Your Authority?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011

Some people treat the bible like a Smorgasbord, a Insurance Policy, a Seat Belt, or a Love Letter

Jas 1:25 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. You will never have the power to live a full and fruitful godly life until you choose God's Word as your final ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25

Denomination: Baptist

God The Author Of Reconciliation

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 5, 2019

The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019

The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-41 Intro I want to begin with a word… a topic. And give us each a second see what comes to mind. “Authority” When you think of authority… what comes to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 2, 2022

We see the governing mandate, its mission and its means. Human authorities are used by God to achieve His sovereign purposes. We submit to Him and live as good citizens.

I am not sure if you noticed this, we are always living under some kind of authority in life. • As children, we live under the authority of our parents. In schools, our teachers. At work, our superiors. In church, pastors and leaders. As citizens, our government. • None of these authorities is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Spoke With Authority

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 7, 2022

The modern mind doesn't like to submit to authority, but if you don't recognize Jesus's authority, you don't recognize Jesus.

Three weeks ago we left off of our series on the early ministry of Jesus as he was walking out of his home town, Nazareth, very much alone, having been violently rejected by the people of the synagogue where he grew up. What a tragic story. We don’t know that he ever went back. If you missed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

God Is Not The Author Of Confusion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

All of us have driven through neighborhoods and noticed that many of the houses are built with carports - some even with double carports - to park their cars out of the bad weather.

In many of these homes, from the street you see the garage doors are open, and you immediately come to the conclusion there is no way they could park a car in there because they are filled with what looks like junk. It is even dangerous to walk into some of these carports because you might get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016

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

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015

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

Scripture: Luke 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And His Authority

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 12, 2016

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

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus: A Teacher With Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2023

Jesus walked into the synagogue in Capernaum. When Jesus taught there was a striking difference to the norm. Not as the scribes and the teachers of the law. It says he taught as one who had authority.

Mark 1:21-28 In Mark Chapter 1 don’t see Jesus lying in a manger. We see a different perspective of Jesus. We see a thirty-year-old man. We see Jesus with authority so striking that people can only stare in amazement. Definition of authority is the power or the right to command. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022

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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2022

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

Scripture: John 1:14, 1 Corinthians 15:19, Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Alignment, Anointing And Authority

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018

Many desire the anointing of God and long to operate in His authority but neglect the alignment with His will and the leadership God has placed them under.

Alignment, Anointing and Authority: Congregational Poll: • Who wants the Anointing of God in your life? • Who wants to operate in the spiritual Authority of God? • Who wants to have your Alignment adjusted? What did you picture when I said the word alignment? • A vehicle that drifts off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Amos 3:3, Ephesians 4:3-4, 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Authority For Singing

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021

There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19, Revelation 22:18-19, Colossians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ