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  • Terry Frazier avatar

    Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedoms

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 19, 2012
     | 4,530 views

    When the U. S. Government tries to force religious entities to choose between our faith and their mandates, we have to choose God every time.

    Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedom Today’s message is connected to last week’s message in part only because the President and his administration, mainly Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius are deeply involved in chipping away at our 1st amendment rights to freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Jesus Luke 20

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,430 views

    Remember it was Passover week the temple and the streets were full and Jesus had just caused a great disturbance the day before by cleaning out the temple by turning over tables and calling the money changers and those who bought and sold inside the templ

    Luke 20….The Authority Of Jesus We have seen the triumphant entry of our Lord in presenting Himself as the king of kings. The Jews were looking for a political leader to save them from the Roman Empire but, were getting the Saviour of world. ***************** We’ve seen Jesus as He cleaned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Kicked Jesus Out Of Politics? Theocracy And Democracy.

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 17, 2016
     | 4,982 views

    Today the neglect of the Bible and of God in society is evident. The separation of Church and state was originally designed to protect both Church and state, but is now used to subjugate any influence of God in politics?

    WHO KICKED JESUS OUT OF POLITICS? Theocracy and Democracy. DEMOCRACY We get what we ask for, but for Australia it seems we don’t really know what that is. Australia voted and it seems no-one really likes any particular party. The common definition of democracy is “government of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which King? Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2021
     | 2,433 views

    Bob Dylan famously wrote, "But you're gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed you're gonna have to serve somebody." As disciples of Jesus, we must choose daily who gets to be king in our life. Which king do you follow?

    * Squeeze to the last drop: The manager at the local pub had what he considered to be the world’s strongest man working as his bouncer. In fact, the bouncer was so tough, the manager actually used the man to make money on the side with a little bet he had contrived over the years. The manager was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Authority Thing: Choice Or Coercion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,375 views

    To the Jewish people, the Greatest men of the Old Testament were Moses, David, and Elijah, and they expected the Messiah to be like all three of these men in some ways. Jesus proved Himself greater than them all.

    The Authority Thing: Choice or Coercion? (Mark 1:21-34) Intro 1. Every quarter in our bulletins we have an insert from Voice of the Martyrs. 2. Today’s insert is about Li Dexian. Let me read part of it: Pastor Li Dexian has been beaten so hard by Chinese government officials that he coughed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,454 views

    People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

    Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • James Snyder avatar

    His Word Possessed Authority

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013
     | 6,508 views

    God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

    We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When God's People Are Stuck With Ungodly Government Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    1. Keep embracing the truth (Acts 24:22-25). 2. Keep helping people escape the tragedy (Acts 24:25-27). 3. Keep expanding your trust in God (Acts 24:27-25:12).

    When God's People Are Stuck with Ungodly Government The Book of Acts - Part 83 Acts 24:22-25:12 (Read Acts 24:22-27) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Back in Acts 21, the Apostle Paul arrived in Jerusalem to worship the Lord and deliver a generous love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022
     | 4,299 views

    What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

    Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    The Difference Between Authority And Power Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 30,809 views

    Understanding power and authority and the difference between the two will cause your prayer life and ministry to become more effective.

    Difference between power and authority. The KJV USES POWER AND AUTHORITY INTERCHANGEABLY AND THIS CAN BE MISLEADING. They are two different words in the Greek with two different meanings. 1. Power and authority are two different things 2. Power and authority, to be effective and legitimate, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of “authority” Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 20, 2015
     | 3,110 views

    The Study Of “Authority”

    The Study Of “Authority” John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. We must have standards and authorities in all the affairs of life. If we do not, then we have much confusion. Every nation has a government ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,775 views

    Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

    Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jody Marsh avatar

    Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, And The Bible

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Aug 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,144 views

    There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Should we, as Christians get involved in these issues? If so, which ones? And to what extent should we get involved?

    Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, and the Bible Great Power Point slides are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com. There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Here is a list. Feel free to add to it: gun control, abortion, vaccines, climate change, drug ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Making Sense Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,578 views

    God is the unseen factor for the world. They will never understand our behavior when we live to God.

    William Jackson was a slave in the home of Confederate president Jefferson Davis during the Civil War. It turns out he was also a spy for the Union Army, providing key secrets to the North about the Confederacy. Jackson was Davis' house servant and personal coachman. He learned high-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist