Sermons on Divine Authority:

Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005

Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger In Growing Strong

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2018

Uzziah was blessed beyond measure ... until he grew strong. His life, and his actions when he grew strong, serve as a warning to the Christian to beware of depending on oneself rather than depending on the Lord.

“In Jerusalem [Uzziah] made machines, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and great stones. And his fame spread far, for he was marvellously helped, till he was strong. “But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was unfaithful to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2017

Are you fed up with living a mediocre Christian Life? Do you want your days to be different? Do you want to be amazed and surprised as God draws you closer to Him each and every day? Then it's time to follow God's Divine Direction for your life.

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Its a new year, and we have a new preaching theme, Discovering Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Discover YOUR Destiny... Discover OUR Destiny... Maybe your thinking, “Sounds like a nice idea, it would be great to discover and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Deuteronomy 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Spiritual Order Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025

God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to the establishment of priestly duties in Israel, divine order has always been God’s method.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL ORDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 14:40, Exodus 40:16-33, Numbers 2:1-34, Titus 1:5, Colossians 2:5 INTRODUCTION: God is not the author of confusion but of peace and order. From the beginning of creation to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 24:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Kind...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2021

Christians are at war with an unseen, though extremely powerful, enemy. We are, however, not defenseless. We are given authority over the enemy, if we will invoke our rights given in Christ.

“When they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. And he asked them, ‘What are you arguing about with them?’ And someone from the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The 4 Mistakes Of The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 3, 2001

An examination of the infamous Rich Young Ruler that reveals the mistakes mistakes that led to his tragic walkaway from Christ.

He was a wealthy man, and a young man. His eyes were set on religious matters - on teachers, eternal life, good deeds. He had the look of a seeker: he seemed willing to listen and eager to learn. He seemed a disciple-in-the-making. But his story has a dark end. It was he that inspired Jesus famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22, Mark 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

There is biblical truth worth contending for. Doctrine matters.

Stories to Tell We all have heroes and we all tell stories. We pass down family stories. We look through photo albums and tell the stories. In school we learn the stories of our forefathers. We are story tellers, all of us. And from those stories come our heroes. For the next 4 weeks I’m going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Loaves & Two Fish Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Jesus can take a little and make it a lot. He cares about our needs, both physical and spiritual. He has the power to perform miracles and provide abundantly. Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah, showing His authority and ability to do amazing things. He is the ultimate source of what we need.

In this story, we see how much Jesus cares for people. When He saw the big crowd, He felt deep compassion for them. He didn't turn them away or ignore their needs. Instead, He healed their sick and helped them. This shows us that Jesus isn't distant or uncaring, but a loving Savior who cares about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Miracles, Divine Provision, Biblical Miracles, Jesus' Teachings

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Initiate God's Word! Set Divine Appointments

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2008

BRING ON GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU AND YOURS! PARTICIPATE IN GOD’S DIVINE OPPORTUNITY AND APPOINTMENT. INITIATE THE WORD!

INITIATE GOD’S WORD! SET DIVINE APPOINTMENTS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL YOU ALLOW THE TRAP OF WHERE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE BEEN TO DEFINE WHERE YOU ARE GOING My friend God has a plan. Can you dream? Will you dream larger? Can your heart declare: GOD HAS MORE? Will we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"divine Interventions In The Fifth Dimension."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 18, 2023

God is an infinite being who cannot be measured. His boundless nature is the foundation of His attributes, and no aspect of who God is can be compared to anything else. "The Cutting Edge of Possibilities" is the final stage of training one needs to complete before entering another level.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 19:26) "But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God, "all things are possible." (Ezekiel 47:2) "Then brought he me out of the way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5, Matthew 19:26, Jeremiah 29:11, Ezekiel 47:1-7, Luke 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

#6divine Possibilities: Rise Above The Minimum! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Are we satisfied to barely make it? What could just a little more zeal and effort accomplish in our churches. Let us rise above the minimum!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: RISE ABOVE THE MINIMUM? GROW PRIORITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ETERNAL! SEEK FIRST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ" Series

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Oct 21, 2000

Intro to the first chapter of the Book of Revelation

"THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese REVELATION 1:1-3 Our purpose: To become fully acquainted with the resurrected, glorified Savior, Jesus Christ, the King. The Division of the book is as follows: Chapter 1 the initial revelation and the revelation of the glorified Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Searcher Of Hearts

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Let the Searcher of Hearts lead you in the everlasting way.

Isn’t it interesting, that the Psalmist ends his song with this invitation; “Search me, O God, and know my heart” Isn’t that kind of like inviting the neighborhood bully to take your lunch, while he’s sitting under a shade tree eating it? Or saying to your boss, “Hey, I’ll work this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Anointed King Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 26, 2000

Jesus anointing at Bethany followed by the triumphal entry to Jerusalem

One of the things the gospel writers do as they present their accounts of the life and words of Jesus, is to describe the wide range of responses to Jesus. That’s very apparent in today’s reading from John 12. Here we see a range of responses to Jesus, ranging from Mary’s loving devotion to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Anglican