Sermons on Government Authorities:

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Consider this . . . some of the ‘objective’ standards of authority could be the sources outside of ourselves that we look to direct us . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 6: ‘What Many Accept as Authority in Religion’ Within the last message, I endeavored to show you three things . . . (1) That it is through the writing of the apostles, the “apostles’ doctrine” that the LORD speaks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

There were a lot of questions that came in from the last message, so hopefully in this message; I will be able to answer some of them . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 7: ‘Further Thoughts Related to Authority in Religion’ I never would have thought I would have gotten so many responses to the last message, but I thank GOD that so many of you have taken such an active interest to this Email Ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012

Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

High Empowered Endorsement

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2012

Being empowered and endorsed by Christ. Even when we as believers are called to authority, we are still His servants.

“High-Powered Endorsement” 1 Corinthians 16:15-18 1. Endorsed their devotion to encouragement and service (v.15-17) Application: We should not be hung up on recognition when we choose to serve. As Christians, we are all called to serve; we don’t have to be on the “leader ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Flies Can't Sit On A Hot Stove

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Learn all you can about our enemy - He does not have the authority - We do!

Flies Can’t Sit on a Hot Stove We are in a strange war, one which is invisible to the eye. It has rages continuously for over 6000 years, and is continually escalating. The battle continues, but the only proof of the battle rests in the results of the lives it has affected. The war is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: *other

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2013

He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it. It may not look like it right now, But God is not moved by the way things look, in our lives, He is moved by our faith!

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances! Mark 4:35-41 MSG 35-38. Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rom.13:1-5 The Death Penalty

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2013

According to the Gallup's annual Crime Survey, it found that 65% of Americans continue to support the use of the death penalty for persons convicted of murder, while 31% oppose it -- continuing a trend that has shown little change over the last six y

Rom.13:1-5 THE DEATH PENALTY 5-11-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes about the death penalty and let me say that every one listening to this broadcast has their personal views and opinion about the death penalty. According ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Song In Heaven" Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006

This is a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

A NEW SONG IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 5:8-14 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The worthy Lamb has taken the book that He alone could open. Immediately upon His receiving of the book the atmosphere changed. The weeping has now turned to singing. The tense ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pharaoh's Economic Stimulus Package Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 21, 2009

Put your trust and hope in God, not government.

As a political libertarian I found myself somewhat irritated with the section of scripture we’re studying this morning. The Egyptians lost their money, their livestock, their land, and their freedom. The Egyptian government assumed control of their property and their persons. How did Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Gates Of Our Enemy

Contributed by James May on Feb 18, 2018

The church has power and authority to tear down strongholds and possess the gates, which represent the power and authority of Satan in the earth.

Possessing the Gates of our Enemy Sunday, February 11, 2018 By Rev. James May Genesis 22:17 That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 2 Beasts (Revelation 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 21, 2020

Do you remember the woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea (Revelation 12:12)? Let’s now look at the two beasts instrumental in those woes, one rising from the sea and the other from the earth, in Revelation 13.

Do you remember the woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea (Revelation 12:12)? Let’s now look at the two beasts instrumental in those woes, one rising from the sea and the other from the earth, in Revelation 13. The Beast from the Sea Revelation 13:1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Love Shown In Discipline" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2009

Sermon 24 in a study in HEBREWS

“and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, “MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; 6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” NASB There are some things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Living In Two Worlds Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 13, 2010

In order to live as citizens of heaven on this earth, we must give back to the government the things that belong to it (i.e., taxes), and give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord, knowing Him and loving Him with the totality of our being.

In the summer of 2004, Warren Beamer, a missionary from San Antonio, Texas, visited an orphanage in Nigeria. Beamer was startled when one of the children at the orphanage spoke to him with a southern accent. The girl quickly shared that she was from Houston, Texas. To convince the missionary ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free