Sermons on Denial Of Authority:

What Are You Doing? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 31, 2012

In selecting elders we need to see their calling and purpose; the need for delegating authority; and key actions involved in the process.

A photographer from a well-known national magazine was assigned to cover the fires at Yellowstone National Park. The magazine wanted to show some of the heroic work of the fire fighters as they battled the blaze. When the photographer arrived, he realized that the smoke was so thick that it would ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your King Comes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2010

Matthew 21 stresses the authority of Jesus Christ as he enters his final week before the crucifixion.

This week the Remote Area Medical people have been here and I know that a lot of our members have been extremely busy helping with all of that. It was pretty amazing to see all of people who are helping with this yesterday. I don't know how many people were fed and watered or "coffeed" through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 12 - Matthew 12:22-42 - The Canvas Of My Heart Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 30, 2010

Jack, a friend of mine, is unable to walk. When I spoke to him about God, he said "If God was real He wouldn’t leave me like this. I don’t deserve this. Where’s the proof that God exists?"

Part 12 - Matthew 12:22-42 - THE CANVAS OF MY HEART Yesterday I was reading about a man called Han van Meegeren who was a Dutch artist and an extremely talented ART FORGER. He forged some of the world’s most famous paintings so well that the best art critics and art experts of his time thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which King Is He?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

Do I use Jesus for my own selfish opportunities? Do I find it convenient to cheer with Him one day then deny him the next? What kind of a King do I try to make of him?

Which King is He? Matthew 20:17 – 21:17 NIV A Parade of Opportunity and Opportunists From The Scriptures 1. Matthew 20:17-19 The Divine opportunity Jesus explains His opportunity – the reason He came to earth was to be a perfect sacrifice for all They still did not understand and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nfl Developmental League Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 29, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 10: 1 – 24

Luke 10: 1 – 24 The NFL Developmental League After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. 2 Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sound Of Silence; The Woman's Role In Church Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 2, 2012

The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was

The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was the caretaker ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

Denomination: Foursquare

God, Government And You

Contributed by Gary Kelly on May 2, 2012

Godly principles regarding leadership and submission.

God, Government and You How many of you are ‘rule-keepers’? • When you see a rule do you try to do everything possible to not break it? How many of you are ‘rule-breakers’? • When you’re faced with a rule, …. • do you find yourself wanting to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Building The Church On Your Confession

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 13, 2012

Who do you say that Jesus is andhow does that line up with What His Word says?

July 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is Title: Building the Church on Your Confession I have been talking a lot about revival. I will continue to talk about it because we are in revival mode in this church. There is a level of expectation among many of you as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conquering The Giant Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 12, 2012

Revenge is MINE, says God. When you lash out and take revenge on someone you are hurting them and yourself and usurping God's authority over the situation

Conquering the Giants Message two of four REVENGE April 15, 2012 Michael Wiley Romans 12:9-19 Introduction: “Welcome to the Hamptons, a glittering world of incredible wealth and privilege, where smiles hide secrets - and nothing is colder than revenge. It's easy to see why the Hamptons are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submit Yourselves To God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

How do we submit to God? What is required to do this? 1- We submit by resisting 2- We submit by moving 3- We submit by grieving

INTRO.- Submit. How do you like that word? It’s a verb that means to yield to the power or authority of another. When we’re small and at home, it means mom and dad. When we’re in school, it means the teacher. When we’re out in the working world, it’s our boss or ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

St Anselm Patron Of American Bishops

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2012

The Church is Incarnational, and must have both a sacred and secular existence, and yet must not become subservient to the state, whether kings or democratically elected tyrants who would make us do evil.

St. Anselm Day April 21, 2011 If today’s lesson from Acts chapter 6 has any historical meaning at all, it is a confirmation that there have always been little fissures forming in the living stones that make up the Church. Early in our history, Greek-speaking converts to Judaism were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Living A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Living a Life of Submission The captain of a ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message” “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Is 2012 The Year God Will Make Big Changes?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 31, 2011

Looking what God did with 12.

Is 2012 the year God will make big changes? TWELVE: Perfection of government. Twelve is the number of the Church, both the Old Covenant Church of Israel founded by 12 physical fathers (the 12 sons of Israel) and the New Covenant Church founded by 12 spiritual fathers (the 12 Apostles). This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: Getting Down To Business

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012

The Hebrew writer, under the direction of the Holy Spirit of God, tells the Church how to get to the business of His Church.

Church: Getting Down to Business Hebrews 13:15-17. The business of the Church is the most important business in the world. I believe that, not because it is my line of work, but because it is eternal and spiritual. Our roles in the Church business, however, is secondary if we are building on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross And Follow

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 29, 2011

What gives Jesus the right to ask us to give up our lives?

Chuck Colson relates this interesting story in his book How Then Should We Live? “In William Steig’s Yellow & Pink, a delightfully whimsical picture book for children, two wooden figures wake up to find themselves lying on an old newspaper in the hot sun. One figure is painted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist