Sermons on Honoring Authority:

Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Whole World Is Watching !

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2005

The World is watching : to see what a Christian does with the Knowledge and the Authority they have when Serving Jesus Christ.

The Whole World Is Watching When is it the easiest to be a Christian? Most likely it is while you are at church! We try to shut the world out of our minds for just a little while and focus on God. In the sanctity of our surroundings it is easy to give a testimony. It is easy to read our bibles in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:15-24

Denomination: *other

Christ Carrying The House's Keys Of David

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003

The Church of a sight of the old Testament. Christ having any authority to cure, make thrive its church!

CHRIST PORTANT LES CLES DE LA MAISON DE DAVID Lecture : Esaie 22/15-25. « Je mettrai sur son épaule la clé de la maison de David: Quand il ouvrira, nul ne fermera; Quand il fermera, nul n’ouvrira. » Esaie 22/22. Ces mots qui font littéralement référence à Eliakim, le fils d’Hilkija, mentionné ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Discouragement

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority

Dealing with Discouragement Discouragement is one of Satan’s most effective weapons epically against church leaders and people in authority I) What is discouragement? Definition = to decrease courage; to be faint hearted; to lose hope; to be dismayed; the lace of desire to move forward or stand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20, 1 Kings 19:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond The Wonder

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 9, 2006

Three domains over which Christ has authority; but one over which He will not exercise it.

Luke 4:31-44 Beyond The Wonder Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 9, 2006 Introduction Have you ever watched the birth of a child? Of all the awesome experiences I can think of having been a part of, childbirth has to be one of the most amazing. The very idea that a child can be conceived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus: Master Over Death Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 8, 2009

Jesus is Master of not only Demons and Disease but also Death. Here we find ANXIETY, ACTIVITY and AUTHORITY.

Mark 5:21-24, 35-43 Jesus: Master Over Death Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

There's Still Room For One Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 24, 2010

This sermon shows that Christ has the authority to forgive sins, and highlights the importance of brining men and women to Jesus.

There’s Still Room For One Aim: To show the authority and willingness of Christ to forgive sins. Text: Mark 2:1-12. Introduction: This is not a sermon for the claustrophobic, for it speaks of a room so tightly packed with people that one could not move. Have you ever been in a room like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living On The Cutting Edge Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2012

Why did the author of Herbews conclude a section on resting in the Lord with some words about God's Word?

“The Road to a Better Life: Living On the Cutting Edge” Heb. 4:1-13 It happens so often. I’ll sit back and turn on the news, largely because I want to catch the weather and sports reports. It’s not long before the weather report comes on, and the next thing I hear is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Arguments? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 23, 2014

Doing good as a christian includes being subject to authorities without sinning and not being argumentative with extrabilical subjects.

God is good…. All the time… We have noted over and over again in the Letter to Titus that all Christians are to pursue godliness! And so if God is good all the time; all the time God is good, as we pursue godliness, we are to do good! These are the 2 main themes of this Letter to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Renewal Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 12, 2021

The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity.

The Renewal of Baptism Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of the Gospel / Baptism / Matthew 3:13–17 The baptism of Jesus declares that Jesus’s full authority to save is rooted in his full union with humanity. INTRODUCTION • Do you remember the sense of excitement and awe you felt when you first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moving Forward On God's Agenda PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

Explores our calling as Christians to spread the Gospel, empowered by Christ's authority and reassured by His constant presence.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in worship, and to sit at the feet of our Savior as we seek to learn from His infinite wisdom? Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Topics: Moving On

Why Did They Kill Jesus? - Mark 2:6-3:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Mark uses five conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities that show how the animosity began and grew.

Five Conflict Stories Does Jesus Christ strike you as a likeable guy? The type of guy most people would look up to and respect, even if they disagreed with his teachings? Most people would say “yes,” but think about how his life ended. It ended in his early 30’s with the crowds in Israel begging ...read more

When The Heart Wanders From Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

This chapter uncovers the subtle danger of pride, self-reliance, and misplaced confidence, especially for those in positions of authority.

WHEN THE HEART WANDERS FROM DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 20:7, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, Isaiah 31:1 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 24, David makes a critical leadership mistake that invites divine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God