Sermons on Church Authority:

Empowered By The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Oct 22, 2002

What sort of authority should govern a Community and how should a leader exercise it?

OCTOBER 18, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES •First Reading: Is. 45: 1, 4-6; •Psalm: 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 •Second Reading: 1 Thess. 1:1-5 •Gospel: Mt. 22:15-21 REFLECTION Three years ago, Enya and I were blessed to have led a Community worship based on the same Scripture Readings we have this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Submission To Civil Authorities

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demonstration Of Paul's Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

DEMONSTRATION OF HIS AUTHORITY IN LIGHT OF HIS UPCOMING VISIT 1.

DEMONSTRATION OF HIS AUTHORITY IN LIGHT OF HIS UPCOMING VISIT 1. Promise not to be burdensome (12:14-18) 2. Concern for their spiritual maturity (12:19-21) 3. Exercise of God-given authority (13:1-10) CLOSE AND BENEDICTION (13:11-14) ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17).

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17). 2. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU STOP SEEKING TO BUILD YOUR OWN (7:18). 3. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU GIVE UP YOUR HYPOCRISY (7:19-20). 4. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-31

A Man Under Authority

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The Roman centurion was the only man that caused the Lord Jesus to "marvel". We should strive to grow in faith realizing that "without faith it is impossible to please Him".

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY "For I also am a man under authority, with solders under me; and I say to this one, ’Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ’Come!’ and he comes, and to my servant, ’Do this!’ and he does it." Matthew 8:9. I COMPASSION EXPRESSED The one showing compassion: The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Obeying Your Authorities Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is Message 12 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesian describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

Obey Your Authorities Ephesians 6:1-9 I. Seen in An Orderly Family A. Children Obey Parents “…obey your parents in the Lord…” B. Parents Teach Children “…bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” II. Seen in An Orderly Workplace A. Obey the boss. "…obey your earthly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Author Of Life

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

What does it mean to suggest that we "killed the author of life"? Readings from C.S. Lewis and John 1 complemented this sermon.

NOTE: The context of this sermon was a "Good Friday" service. The service began with a reading from C.S. Lewis’ "The Magician’s Nephew" in which Aslan ’sang’ Narnia into being. The prologue from John was also read. After some music, the crucifixion narrative was read, and then this sermon was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Authority Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?

Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Centerion's Understanding Of Authority Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

A Roman centerion teaches us some valuable lessons in understanding how we can be right with God.

THE CENTERION’S UNDERSTANDING OF AUTHORITY 1. Matthew 8:5-13 (NKJV) Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." 7 And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." 8 The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Jesus' Name Series

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Mar 14, 2009

As blievers of Christ of Christ, we are not just called to preach His Word, but we are called to wage war against the enemy of God and the enemy of the gospel. As we engage the enemy we need to realize we have been equipped with authority and power in the

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS’ NAME Jn 14:13 And whatever you may ask in My name, that I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. MAN IN RETROSPECT 1.MAN WAS CREATED FOR DOMINION - Gen 1:26, Ps 8:6 2.MAN ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Struggle With Authority Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

God puts us in this world with a small subset of the human race to begin relating to. Our parents are the first representatives of fallen humanity that we meet and our first model for authority figures that we’ll meet later in life.

Introduction Jesus said that the commandments are summed up in the dual command, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and your neighbour as yourself." Well today we come to the fifth commandment. This seems to be about loving your neighbour, but it’s one of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Author Of Life – Killed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 12, 2008

This message set some people free and made some people furious. Peter claiming they are sinners responsible for crucifying the Messiah.

Some times things are just not good. There is the picture of the man at the psychiatrist’s office and his psychiatrist puts things in layman’s terms. Your mind is like a bicycle, your pants got caught in the sprocket and the chain came off. Not good! In Acts 3:11-26 Peter tells a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006

Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

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