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  • James May avatar

    Seeking The Power And Taking Authority

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2007
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    We need the empowerment of the Holy Ghost before we can take authority over the devil.

    Seeking the Power and Taking Authority Pastor Jim May We live in an age when everyone wants to be empowered. Every segment of our society, every little group of dissidents and every club or organization wants to have the power to control its own destiny. Men and women want the power to just be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Taught As One Having Authority Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 2, 2008
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    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 15th sermon of the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 15 Taught As One Having Authority Matthew 7:21-29 Not everyone who says to Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. [22] Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: Authority Over The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
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    This message examines the implications of Jesus’ confrontation with the Pharisees over the Sabbath.

    casual reader of the Bible can find evidence to prove just about any point they want to make within the pages of Scripture. It is in these types of readings that many of the idols or golden calves that are found in the modern church are born. Wait a minute…there are not any idols in the modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2023
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    The masterful answers of the Master.

    WHO GAVE YOU THIS AUTHORITY? Luke 20:1-26. 1. The authority of Jesus questioned (Luke 20:1-8). This conversation follows hard on the heels of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Luke 19:45-48) “Who gave you this authority?” demanded the Temple authorities, and the leaders of the people (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Which Authority, God Or Man?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2014
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    To show that as CHRISTian believers we have delegated authority from the LORD JESUS Himself, that's why the LORD JESUS makes sure His WORDS are fulfilled in us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Which authority do you have? man or GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as CHRISTian believers we have delegated authority from the LORD JESUS Himself, that's why the LORD JESUS makes sure His WORDS are fulfilled in us. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:30-33 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021
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    Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

    As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
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    To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

    The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    Restoring The Great Authority Of Mandkind

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
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    Satan is DEFEATED, Jesus came to DISARM the devil! Now, we should be FREE from the POWER of Satan, POWER of SIN and POWER of DEATH. We are SAVED! Therefore we should be FREE from the works of the Devil! Such as FEAR, WORRY and DOUBT!

    We are CALLED and CHOSEN by God to take back the AUTHORITY of Man OVER ALL CREATION which Adam had lost. Genesis 1:27(KJV) “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” When Adam sinned, the AUTHORITY of man OVER ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying With Authority Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
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    For some of us who have been taught take it to God in prayer one time and leave it alone are going to be deeply challenged or troubled today. EASY DOESN’T DO IT IN PRAYER!

    Praying With Authority (Pt. 5) October 30, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The African cheetah must run down its prey if it gonna eat and it can run at speeds of 70 miles per hour, but only for a brief amount of time. 1 The cheetah tires very quickly because it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Pastor’s Authority

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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    Bible truths about pastoral authority.

    THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY THE PASTOR’S AUTHORITY AND THE CHURCH MEMBER’S RESPONSIBILITY There are two things that we desire to cover here. First, we want to reinforce the scriptural authority of the pastorate and warn about the abuse of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    The Reason We Submit To Authority Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 15, 2021
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     | 2,688 views

    Obedience that originates from this kind of fear of penalty is not true obedience. That is the reason why the apostle Paul exhorts us in Romans 13:5, that our obedience must stem from our conscience and not because we fear the consequences of disobedience.

    The Reason We Submit to Authority In Romans 13:5 we read, “We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake.” (WNT) All of us are familiar with the principle that if we don’t obey rules and submit to those in authority, we will get punished, and ...read more

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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus The Author Of Eternal Salvation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 12, 2022
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    Through His obedience He is made the author of eternal life to all who obey Him.

    JESUS THE AUTHOR OF ETERNAL SALVATION. Hebrews 5:7-9. Jesus’ offering is described here as “prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears” (Hebrews 5:7). At Gethsemane Jesus cried ‘Take this cup from me’ – but also ‘not my will but yours be done’ (Matthew 26:39). At Calvary Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lay Man avatar

    Modern Thinking Of Submitting To Authority

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
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    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels ..

    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels of authority are also not respected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By Whose Authority? Lesson 27 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
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    Confrontations

    1. Confrontation over authority. Jesus questioned why the Jews did not follow John the Baptist. “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say . . . ‘from men’ . . . they feared the people” (Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

    Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational