Sermons on Governmental Authority:

Investigating Angels And Demons Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 1, 2009

This critical response is a look at some of the main lies and errors that are found in Dan Brown’s ’Angels and Demons’ novel.

INVESTIGATING BROWN’S ANGELS AND DEMONS "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." (1 Peter 3:15). Do you remember the story of Snow White? When the magic mirror tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: *other

The Three Thieves Of Thanksgiving- #2- Envy And Jealousy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 27, 2017

The second of a three-part series on being a thankful person

Three Thieves of Thanksgiving-Envy CCCAG November 26th, 2017 Scripture-Numbers 12 Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a hunter with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would shoot down that ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Son Of The Most High Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Jesus is called the Son of the Most High, and he enables us to become Children of the Most High. Therefore we do not need to fear the powers that come against us.

Message Luke 1:32 Name Above All Names - Son of the Most High Our current sermon series has the generic title of Name Above All Names. Looking at the names of Jesus that appear in the New Testament in the time before Jesus was born up to his time in Egypt. There are actually over 150 descriptions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 92:1-15, Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

King Jesus - Real King Or Role Model?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2018

This is a sermon that deal with Jesus being King of Our Lives - designed for Christ the King Sunday

Scripture: Revelation 1:4 - 8; Psalm 93:1-5 (Other scriptures - Isaiah 9:7; John 1:49; Revelation 17:14; 19:16) Theme: Kingship of Christ Title: Real King or Role Model? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Savior and LORD! Today has been labeled "Christ ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 93:1-5, Isaiah 9:7, Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Type Of Stress!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25

Denomination: Brethren

Sending Out The Twelve

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014

Sending Out The Twelve (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Messengers (vs 1-4) (2). The Assignment (vs 5-6) (3). The Directives (vs 7-15) SERMON BODY: Ill: Hold up a can of Coke. The inventor: • Coca-Cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. • It was invented by Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

We Serve The Same Savior - Who Is Jesus? (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 22, 2014

We are on the same team, we have all been called out of sin by God to serve Him. Every team has a leader, a coach, one who is the driving force behind the team... ours is Jesus!

Sermon Details: Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Sermon Title: We Serve the SAME Savior! (Pt.1) Sermon Text: Colossians 1:13-20 [ESV] Introduction: Last week we looked at how we as the church are ALL called by God to serve! We are on the same team and we are expected to serve. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Therefore, Run The Race Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 21, 2023

As we continue our therefore series, we take a look at Hebrews 12, and how we are the run our race.

Part of my misspent youth was spent hanging around Racehorses and those who bet on horse races. I’ve mentioned before that my sister and I both had horses when we were teenagers, and when we lived in Hammond River, just outside of Saint John, New Brunswick, we boarded them at a farm that provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Way Of The Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2023

Find the highest honor in the lowest place. That’s where Jesus found it, and that’s where you will find it, as well.

When concert artists do a concert, they usually present a rider, which spells out what they expect from their hosts. Beyonce has such a rider, and several years ago (2013), The Daily Star obtained a copy of her rider. It includes the following demands: • All crew members must wear 100 percent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Return To Civility: 5 Honour Your Parents Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2024

When we are little our parents are like God to us, it's no wonder this is the pivotal command between our relationship with God and our relationship with others.

Civility 5 A little change in direction here. We started this series on the Ten Commandments, back in June and after the first four commandments, there’s about to be an abrupt turn. Last week, knowing that this week was going to be one of our three family Sundays this summer, I spoke on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Blessed Hope

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 6, 2023

What is hope? Hope is God's gift to the believer. God put you on this earth with a specific purpose. God has an exact plan for you. He has a divine destiny for you. Have you underestimated your potential?

What is hope? The Hebrew word for "Hope" in this text is "Yachal". It means to have a sense of expectation that God's answer is coming, based on what God has promised in his word. I want to say that again. It's very important. "To have a sense of expectation of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What God Values Most Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2022

In part 2 of this series we examine Scriptures that speak to our identity in Christ. If we believe what God has said about our identity the we are able to walk the road He has laid before us.

What God Values Most Part 2 What God Says About Our Identity In Him Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Second Corinthians 5:20; Romans 8:35-37 This is part two of the message I delivered last week titled, “What God Values Most.” Last week I told you that what God values most out of all of His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible's Hall Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2023

Hebrews 11:1-12:2 teaches us that we faith to take hold of the promise of God.

Introduction I am starting a new sermon series from Hebrews 11 that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11, “The Bible’s Hall of Faith.” The believers whose lives we will examine are Sarah, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 24, 2024

God is also love and grace and justice and mercy and forgiveness at the same time being righteous and holy and all-powerful.

THRONE OF GRACE ISAIAH 6:1-7 #throneofGrace INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… PART 1… screenrant.com/most-iconic-movie-tv-chairs-thrones/ [adapted] Some heroes and villains from TV and movies stick with us and become iconic and are immediately known even with just a little bit of description. Most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Stayed The Course Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 24, 2023

In today's segment from the Gospel of Mark, we witness how Jesus handled the popularity of the crowd and how He moved away from the crowd in order to appoint the twelve apostles. As we watch Jesus stay the course, we learn how to focus on the mission of making disciples.

A. You all are very familiar with the Beatles. Right? 1. By 1966, the Beatles had become international stars and had achieved unprecedented levels of critical and commercial success. 2. Their popularity caused John Lennon, the 26 year-old member of the Beatles to tell a London reporter: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ