Sermons on By What Authority:

What Is The Great Commission

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

The Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers to make disciples. We see here that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus presence.

Introduction: Very simply the Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus has given to all his followers to make disciples of all nations. In this passage we see that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Charismatic

A Soldiers Faith 2017

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Only when we are willing to risk surrendering everything in life do we come close to experiencing the miracle that is God’s love in Jesus Christ. We must be willing to abandon all other authority in our lives if we are to see God move in a miraculous way.

A Soldiers Faith 2017 Today we mark Remembrance Day as a church family. It is a day that holds a unique significance for each of us. For some it marks the Remembrance of a loved one who fell in service for their country or those who had been taken prisoner never to return. For others it is a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Agnostics - Mark 11:27-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 11, 2024

Jesus has awesome authority, and it’s beautiful to us because it protects us from ourselves and others, it grants us all the freedoms we enjoy, and it authorizes us to act on his behalf without fear.

Mark 11:27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28 "By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority to do this?" 29 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33, Matthew 21:23-27, Luke 20:1-8

What Are You Becoming?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

Message explores how the soul of a Christian is developed in preparation for his/her place in God's eternal kingdom. Not every Christian will have the same authority and honor, but will be given the place each is prepared for at the Judgment Seat of Chris

(Alternate title: The Formation of Your Soul for Eternity) Luke 19:11-27 11-16-14 I want to begin this morning with a rather shocking contrast: two guys in two very different conditions.i Just looking at these two individuals would you say that these two people probably made some very different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27, Galatians 6:7-8, Luke 14:31-33, 1 Peter 2:2, Philippians 3:8-14, 1 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

A True Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 2, 2008

The transfiguration shows us Christ as he really is. It shows us that his authority is based on who he is, not what he has done.

See him as he really is What a transformation! There used to be a lot of makeover shows on TV, in which somebody’s appearance, dress or house was completely changed in a very short time. The change was very often dramatic, and they seemed to be quite different people after than they were before, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

My Month Of Service

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the month of April, the month of service. I pray God will give you grace to serve God by serving your generation as David served his generation. You certainly can become great by offering service. Show me the man that is willing to serve and I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8, John 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Month Of Redemption

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to our Month of Redemption. I like the words of the Lord: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies." Psalm 107:2 NLT I like that question, can you confirm that in your spirit.

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to our Month of Redemption. I like the words of the Lord: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies." Psalm 107:2 NLT I like that question, can you confirm that in your spirit. He then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"For All That Are In Authority...: By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

What keeps America great? It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to know the formula for keeping our country going, growing and great, let’s examine it together!

Introduction The things that make you think...for example: *We live in a country where we drive on parkways and park in our driveways! *We live in a country where a pizza gets to our homes faster than an ambulance! *We live in a country where the sick have to walk to the back of the store to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Morning Glories

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 19, 2010

See what Christ has done for us all.

SEVEN MORNING GLORIES John 14:2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our Arms Subtitle: Losing Our Strength

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 13, 2009

What we need to realize in the church today is if we lose our arms then we will lose our strength. Christians are losing their arms because they are not using them the way they should.

Losing Our Arms Subtitle Losing Our Strength Genesis 49:22-26 22 Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cleansing Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jul 16, 2011

What kind of man is this who has the authority to cast out demons, make cripples walk and cleanse the Temple. They demanded a sign, he gave them one and they missed it.

The Cleansing of the Temple: John 2:12-22 Confirmation that the Temple was being turned into a marketplace during the time of Jesus can be found in some early Jewish writings. First of all, there is a record of the common practice of setting up moneychangers in the temple area during Passover. The ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greater Things 5 - The Great Privilege Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13.

Greater Things – The Great Privilege 8/30/15 Matthew 28:16-20 Sunday AM Video – Ben Brezina God is working in amazing ways in our church family – and even greater things are yet to come – Read John 14:12-13. For the past few weeks we’ve been discussing the (4) most critical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Authority To Forgive Sins (Mark 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2024

Did Jesus have authority on earth to forgive sins? Let's discuss this in Mark 2.

Does Jesus have authority to forgive sins? Did Jesus spend time with sinners? Will Christians fast? Is Jesus Lord of the Sabbath? Let’s find out in Mark 2. What happened in Capernaum? And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist