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  • John Gaines avatar

    The Centerion's Understanding Of Authority Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,650 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus’ Authority Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    The sermon explores the main truth that Jesus’ authority is enough.

    You know, just this past week, I was reminded of an event that had occurred some years back that I wanted to share with you all. This young lady, in her mid 30s was at a time in her life when everything seemed to be going great! Every time she turned around things seemed to be falling right into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Authority Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,587 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power And Authority Of Words

    Contributed by Segun Adeyeye Nuga on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,266 views

    There is tremendous power in our words as God’s children.

    The Power and Authority of Words In the New Testament, the Greek word for "authority" is sometimes translated as "power." Even though there is a separate Greek word for power, the concepts of power and authority are so intimately connected in the Western mind, that modern translators often view ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is The Bible Your Authority?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    Some people treat the bible like a Smorgasbord, a Insurance Policy, a Seat Belt, or a Love Letter

    Jas 1:25 25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. You will never have the power to live a full and fruitful godly life until you choose God's Word as your final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,649 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority Of The Believer #3

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    your God given authority over all things is secured in Jesus Christ

    Intro: authority—delegated power, authorized to do things Here’s the thought: God authorized Jesus to have all power given to Him, exalted to the right hand of God. He came to this world, destroyed the works of the devil. Now He had given the church, His Authority. Through Faith in Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authority Of The Believer #2

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,947 views

    the authority Christ has given to the church to overcome all forces of Satan

    Intro: every summer we visited Friendship Alabama from Maine where my Dad’s family lived. My grandfather owned a country store and he told us to get anything we wanted at anytime. I still remember the ice cold cokes in the box that burned your throat. As the owner, he gave us unlimited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Authority Of The Believer#1

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,979 views

    the authority the Christian has through Christ

    Intro: God gave man authority in the garden. Satan through deception robbed man of his authority on earth. Man lived in bondage to sin. When Jesus said, it is finished, He completed the work of regaining the authority that man had lost. He took the keys from Satan, and gave all authority back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Fight Authority Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011
     | 6,075 views

    A sermon on how the church can support their leadership from Hebrews 13:7, 17 (Outline adapted from Jack Peters at http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%2013.htm)

    HoHum:
Stick it to the man, Fight the power, I fight authority- Summarizing our societies thoughts on authority. WBTU: There are many places in the NT where it talks about the roles, responsibilities and reputations of church leaders. Many of these verses talk about the responsibilities ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Have Authority Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,779 views

    Most believers are not aware that they have authority from God. Consequently, they live defeated lives. We need understand the nature of our authority.

    Title: You have authority! Date: March 29, 2009 Text: Luke 10:19 Take-off 1. Are you familiar with the writ of amparo? Erlinda Cadapan and Concepcion Empeno, mothers of Sherlyn and Karen, respectively, were the first to test the writ of Amparo… 2. The reason why we don’t experience much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundational Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    We have the prophetic word fully confirmed in Jesus.

    THE FOUNDATIONAL AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:19-21. The church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord (2 Peter 1:16-18) lies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012
     | 6,060 views

    The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

    Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Authority Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,943 views

    The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the idea espoused that because times have changed the Bible does not fit our day. The truth, of course is just the opposite.

    “The Authority of the Word of God.” Matthew 5:17-20 The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Voice Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    We need to tap into the power in the name of Jesus.

    A Messiah's Voice of Authority Text: Matt. 21:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was serving with YWAM in the summer of 1982, we played a concert at a school in Amsterdam. As the concert ended, the students began to come up to us and talking with us, and believe it or not, some even asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist