Sermons on Honoring Authority:

Because You're Anointed

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 22, 2013

Have you ever wondered why other people seem to float through life on a flowery bed of ease, and it seems like your life is one battle after another, and one trial on top of another?

I didn’t come to this house just to preach, I came to prophesy: I hear the Lord saying that many of you have been going through some deep dark trials, some of you are in the fire right now, and the truth is, it’s not just normal everyday trials. Some of you have been experiencing crazy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6, Acts 28:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questions About Prayer

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 8, 2009

Fervent & Consistent Prayer move the heart of God

“QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYER” Lighthouse Worship Center AM 3/08/09 INTRODUCTION: It’s been a rather busy week. Our Praise & Worship Team ministered on Monday night and did our church proud. I was so proud as pastor. Let me tell you, you all did a great job! Many of you, as well as myself, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 10, 2013

The church is waking up to her destiny, and we are assuming the position of Authority Christ has given us and we are taking our place in the earth as (The Church Triumphant)

As I was praying the other day I heard the Lord say tell my church it's time for her to come to herself. I questioned the Lord what do you mean by that, he took me to the Scriptures concerning the prodigal son. He reminded me how the prodigal son had left his father's house had spent all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Power Grab Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 1 - A Power Grab I. Introduction It may be truth. It may simply be legend, but either way it is a story worth retelling. I have told it to you before but stay with me. Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Broken Record - Miracle Service Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 4 - A Broken Record I. Introduction An unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked. So, we have been talking about the fact that the Holy Spirit has been given to us and in this gift, things have been unlocked for us. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 8, 2020

In Hebrews 4:14-16, the “throne of grace” is described in two main ways… authority and power and then sympathy and understanding.

THE THRONE OF GRACE HEBREWS 4:14-16 #throneofgrace READ Hebrews 4:14-16 (READ THE PASSAGE ALOUD TOGETHER) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

You And Who Else?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2023

The Pharisees paid lip service to God, but were actually operating under their own power, for their own agendas, not God's. That is why they didn't really want to be told that Jesus was operating under God's authority.

“Who do you think you are? What right have you to tell me what to think?” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s not very pleasant. But it happened to me, once. Back when I was just starting seminary. I had run into an acquaintance of mine named Nora. She was pretty vulnerable and sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The True Measure Of A Minister Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2023

Paul addresses his critics directly and highlighted a few lessons. A true ministry does not draw attention to himself, commits to the work God assigns and lives for the audience of One, his Lord.

2 Cor 10:7-18 The True Measure of a Minister 2 Cor 10:7-18 – Paul addressing his critics 7Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-18, Amos 7:7-9, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is One Lord Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 17, 2023

What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the middle of other important work?

Alba 4-16-2023 THERE IS ONE LORD Ephesians 4:5 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Lord” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Romans 10:9, Matthew 7:21-23, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Woes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 9, 2023

Our Lord Jesus did not hesitate to rebuke hypocrisy.

SIX WOES. Luke 11:37-54. A Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him (LUKE 11:37). Though this man was probably not converted, Jesus did not refuse to recline at table with him. Jesus accepted the hospitality of the Pharisee, but did not fail to use the opportunity to speak out against the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Jesus Is The Head Of The Church )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 5, 2022

SO HE WRITES THE CHURCH AT COLOSSE TO ENCOURAGE THEM IN THERE WALK WITH THE LORD AND TO COMBAT AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND THREATENING HERESY THAT WAS ARISING IN THE CHURCH AT COLOSEE

Colossians 1:18 (KJV) 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. VERY BRIEFLY THIS MORNING /EVENING IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST -AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Scriptura Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2022

The Value of the Scripture in the 21st century.

Series: Five Transcendent Truths Sola Scriptura Hebrews 4:12-13 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: Mark 2-When Jesus Healed A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2020

There were four men carrying a fifth friend, who was very sick. They couldn't get to Jesus directly, so what did they do instead?

Introduction: Jesus loved people. Many times in the Gospels we can read that He healed someone, performed a miracle, preached, taught, or in some way or another was involved with people. Certainly, He seldom went or stayed where He wasn’t wanted, or if the place didn’t accept Him. The events in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist