Sermons on By What Authority:

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year old brother this week

September 19, 2004 PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Spreading Tree Of Influence

Contributed by John Gaines on Jun 2, 2006

Every Christian is either a first-generation Christian or on who has a family history of some faith and dedication to the Lord. Both are valuable assets to the church when used properly.

INTRODUCTION I. FIRST GENERATION CHRISTIANS A. How many of you are ‘first generation Christians’? By that term, I mean people who do not have parents or close family members who were members of the church of Christ who taught or influenced you to obey the gospel. You studied the Bible for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Been Invited To The Wedding Banquet

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 10, 2005

This parable opens up the generosity of God’s grace to a world of sinners who wants nothing to do with it.

October 9, 2005 Matthew 22:1-14 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Uncompromised And Uncovered

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005

What did Jesus mean when He said you are the salt of the earth, you are the light of the world?

Uncompromised and Uncovered Read Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 NIV You are Salt - most effective and most widely used of all food preservatives - Medieval and ancient societies used salt as a preservative for food because they didn’t have refrigeration to keep it from spoiling - one source said that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006

Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Your Eyes!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006

Message "based" on John 4:35 - using the concept of the harvest. Warning!! This is not how I would normally use this passage! It is used in relation to a celebration coming to our city this year.

Open Your Eyes! John 4:35 January 8, 2006 Introduction This is not going to be your typical Sunday message from me. Rather than the type of message where I take a passage of Scripture and walk us through it to find principles to apply, I want this to be a kind of "where do we go from here" ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Participating In The Lord Harvest

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 22, 2006

This sermon deal with the harvest in the feild. And how to get in the feild.

I want to preach a message to you this morning in title Participating in the lords harvest. Take you bible and turn to 2 opening’s ps 126:5-6 and John 4:35-36 The bible says that they that sow in tears shall reap in joy. lets talk about that! Lets consider The Priority of the Harvest.. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

What's The Good News?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus starts his ministry

"What’s the Good News?" Matthew 4:12+ May 4th, 1997 Intro: Why is it that whenever we watch a movie, we just can’t wait for the previews of other releases to get done. I know that I always fast forward through them to get to the movie I wanted to see. *I guess it’s for the same reason that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Jonah Sulks Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 4, 2006

Jonah’s heart is revealed as not right and God is concerned with the conversion of people more than we are.

Jonah 4 What makes you angry? Do you get angry very easily? Anger is such an important emotion but it is also a very revealing emotion. It tells us something is wrong – the problem is it does not tell us if the thing which is wrong is outside or inside us. We get angry because something is not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Principle Of One Thing

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006

The one thing needful for every human is a personal, passionate, and purposful relationship with Jesus Christ. This sermon should challenge each hearer to reach for this one needful thing.

Have you ever noticed how much stuff we accumulate in our life time. it doesn’t take us very long to collect a lot of stuff. A few Saturdays ago I was driving down Highway 63 past Warren and Karen’s place and noticed that they were cleaning out their garage. They had stuff strung out every where. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Follow Him"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 10, 2006

We have made discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. This sermon should challenge each hearer to follow Jesus and let Him make them into what He wants them to be.

We live in a world of the “self-made” and the “self-proclaimed”. We ring this mind set into our Christianity. We make discipleship into what we endeavor to become for Christ rather than what Christ endeavors to make us for Himself. In our efforts to believe, belong and become we spend for to much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is 1 of 9 in a series.

In a country founded upon god’s truth; it seems strange to say that America today is in a post-church era. The country is not only changing but has changed. Americans look everywhere but to the church for spiritual and moral guidance. But I believe that the sun of the Gospel is far from setting ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 2 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 1 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” In today’s society – our kids encounter - More ethical and moral temptations … - Greater spiritual battles … - More emotional and relational struggles … … more than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believe, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is sermon 3 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 2 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal