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    God Is Not The Author Of Confusion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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     | 1,242 views

    Understand that God is a God of peace and unity, not confusion, and we must stand firm in this truth against the enemy's tactics of confusion, knowing that Christ has already won the victory.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into a profound truth found in the very heart of 1 Corinthians 14:33, which says, "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." This verse is a powerful reminder of God's plan for unity, ...read more

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    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
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    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrong About Authority

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 219 views

    When Jesus was challenged to name His authority to teach, he exposed His interlocutors as incapable of assessing His answer even were He to deign give it.

    “When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, ‘By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?’ Jesus answered them, ‘I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Minister – The Government?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 28, 2022
     | 1,903 views

    God has chosen to bless mankind and provide for our protection and safety by instituting human government. God is the one who established government. And do you notice a continuing phrase mentioned in these verses? What is it? (Government is God's minister).

    Alba 5-29-2022 GOD'S MINISTERS – THE GOVERNMENT? Romans 13:1-7 A teenager once wrote this letter to Ann Landers: “I am a 15 year old and my biggest problem is my mother. All she does is nag, nag, nag. From morning till night it is, Turn off the TV. Do your homework. Wash behind your neck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have We Lost Our Churches To Worldliness? Series

    Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 18, 2023
     | 1,373 views

    Churches are expected to guide and form the conscience of society and people by pointing out the truth without fear or favour. Some of our churches today however, have lost their moral authority to the world because of power, fame, and money by their leaders.

    Morality is now measured by the votes of the Senate and the Parliament, and not the individual conscience. Civil authorities and those in power now vote to decide what is sin and what is not sin, what is lawful and what is unlawful. And this has now crept into our Churches, but Church leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Remember Who You Are To Obey Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    As we continue our series through Mark, I want us to see why it is important to allow Jesus to have authority over your decisions, your possessions and your life. For if we are going to be the “little Christ”; it will be because we recognize the authority

    Authority – The power or right to control, judge or prohibit the actions of others. Authority – A person or group having power. Authority – An expert in a particular field. Authority – The ability to influence or control others. These are just a few of the definitions one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authority Doesn't Matter Series

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,511 views

    A look at the 5th commandment

    Honor means TO MAKE HEAVY -As children we OBEY Ephesians 6:1 Colossians 3:20 -As adolescents we RESPECT Lev. 19:3 Proverbs 20:20 -As adults we APPRECIATE & CARE 1 Tim. 5:4 John 19:26,27 Honor goes BOTH WAYS -Parents should be HONOR - WORTHY Dt. 6:6,7 Dt. 4:9 Dt. 21:18-21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Scott Carson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,741 views

    A study of Jesus’ answers to the Jewish leaders on whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

    Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Luke 20:20-26 Some wise wag said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in session!” A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do God & Country Meet?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002
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     | 29,103 views

    Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012
     | 2,838 views

    Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

    O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,296 views

    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

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    Same Sex Marriage, A Civil Right But A Bible Wrong

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    This sermon reminds that God instituted marriage for man and woman not SAME SEX.

    Text: Matthews 19:4 Terms that has distorted the sanctity of humanity: Gays-Men desiring men. Ms. Thing-Gay man. Lesbians-Women desiring women. Transgender-Acting different from the way one was born. Bisexuals-People who go both ways. Transsexual-Sexual changes. Heterosexual-desire for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Rebellion Ever Justified?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 11, 2016
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     | 9,167 views

    Considering the events leading up to Absalom's rebellion and seeking to learn from his actions.

    “After this Absalom got himself a chariot and horses, and fifty men to run before him. And Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way of the gate. And when any man had a dispute to come before the king for judgment, Absalom would call to him and say, ‘From what city are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Civil War Among God's People Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
     | 2,866 views

    A friend of mine told me of the kings of the Old Testament this really good insight: “There’s never a period in your life where you cannot identify with some stage of one of the kings of Israel or Judah.”

    A friend of mine told me of the kings of the Old Testament this really good insight: “There’s never a period in your life where you cannot identify with some stage of one of the kings of Israel or Judah.” I’m going to need some volunteers later this evening, volunteers with a neat handwriting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Return To Civility: 10 Don't Covet Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 31, 2024
     | 312 views

    We don't hear the word covet a lot this days, but being greedy is pretty close. This message looks at why we shouldn't be greedy.

    A Sunday school teacher was asking her class if anyone knew what the Tenth Commandment was, to which a little boy responded, “You must not take the covers off your neighbour’s wife.” Pretty close. Well, here we are—the last week of our series, A Return to Civility. When we started the series in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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