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  • Rodney Burton avatar

    When Jesus Goes To Church

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,804 views

    What does Jesus do when He goes to church? He changes things.

    Mark 1:21-28 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Sola Scriptura: The Scriptures As The Only Infallible Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 25, 2017
     | 7,383 views

    God reigns in our lives and churches to the degree that we allow Him to set the agenda through His Word.

    The Scriptures: The Only Infallible Authority for the Things of God (2 Timothy 3:15-17) 1.On October 31, we will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door for discussion, an annual event every October 31st. 2. Reformation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,184 views

    APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

    BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Power Of The Church-Jesus. Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2018
     | 4,476 views

    Church is God’s own property. He owned it by his own blood. He established it for himself. The ultimate authority of the Church lies with JESUS. To know more about it read the text.

    Theme: Power of the Church- “Jesus” Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Introduction: It is a letter from prison. This epistle is Called “queen of Epistles”. “Crown of Paulinism”. It has great themes and doctrines of Christianity. It is called the epistle of ascension. Spurgeon says: ‘read, mark, learn, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Scudder avatar

    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go

    Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,472 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Wilson avatar

    4 Old Testament Examples Of Dishonoring Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,547 views

    This series deals with how to properly honor authority in our lives.

    Honoring Authority Old Testament Examples of Dishonoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Thoughts/Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Meanest Member In Our Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,509 views

    The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

    TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Dethroning Witchcraft Manipulation In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 21, 2025
     | 162 views

    Witchcraft manipulation seeks to control, intimidate, or dominate people and systems within the body of Christ, but the power of the Holy Spirit exposes and dethrones every satanic influence.

    DETHRONING WITCHCRAFT MANIPULATION IN THE CHURCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:1-3 Key Verse: “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?” — Galatians 3:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What Does Authority Look Like?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016
     | 7,228 views

    Go back in time with me for a minute, the day you were Born-Again into the Family of God you received spiritual authority. On that day, you were made new a creation in Jesus Christ; Moreover, you inherited the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    What Does Authority Look Like? Luke 10:16-20NASB In Moody Monthly, the author recounted his experience of watching a wildcat in a zoo. "As I stood there," he said, "an attendant entered the cage through a door on the opposite side. He had nothing in his hands but a broom. Carefully closing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Pastor’s Authority

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,456 views

    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

  • Lay Man avatar

    Modern Thinking Of Submitting To Authority

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 2,956 views

    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

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Paul's Authority

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 2, 2021
     | 1,438 views

    This sermon was the first one of a series on the book of Ephesians. It unpacks the first two verses. Specifically Paul's authority to write the letter, and the value of the specific recipients of the letter (i.e., who Paul would refer to as "Saints)."

    Good morning. We are beginning a new series on the book of Ephesians called The Church in Christ and the Church in Culture. In case you are not familiar with the book of Ephesians, it is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the church that he founded in the ancient city of Ephesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Great Commission: Its Authority Series

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,107 views

    the authority behind the great commission

    THE GREAT COMMISSION ITS AUTHORITY Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Shortly before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave His disciples, and us, what we call the great commission 1. That commission is really the basis of all we do as a church 2. Notice the ...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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    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