Sermons on Human Authorities:

"giving Up To Gain"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 31, 2025

Expository Series in Philippians

Title: “Giving Up to Gain” Script: Phil. 3:4ff Type: Expository series Where: 8-3-25 Intro: Recently read a blog written by Melissa Chu. I know nothing about her, however, her article was entitled: “20 Habits to Give up if you Want to Succeed in Life.” Give up to Gain! Here are a few of those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4, Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tough Promise To Keep Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 7, 2016

This message looks at the story of the Vow of Jephthah, what he could learn looking back, and what we can learn looking ahead.

A Tough Promise to Keep Have you ever made a promise you regretted? Given your word and then realized the price was way too high but couldn’t find a graceful way to back out? Happened different times in the bible. Herod had John the Baptist arrested because John wouldn’t stop harping ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Person's A Person, No Matter How Small

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Human life is sacred. Yet it is being destroyed in the womb. In this sermon, Pastor Keith looks directly at this terrible holocaust happening in the United States.

A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small Genesis 1:26 On December 14, 2012, a 20 year old man with a history of mental illness fatally shot twenty children and six adult staff members and wounded two at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. As is to be expected as a result ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Doctor's Report Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 28, 2020

The introductory message to the Gospel of Luke.

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/s-261UnKZCA Introduction I heard on the news of a woman who was on an overseas flight. She called the flight attendant over to her and told her she was having a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Created To Rule

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 21, 2013

God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and dominion over everything. He can delegate authority to others because He has the legal authority. Jesus legally received authority from God. The earth belongs to Him and everything

Created To Rule God owns everything Psalm 103:19 - The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. Psalm 24:1 - The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Charismatic

How I Want Our Beginning To Be Remembered

Contributed by Michael Milton on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon is the author’s first message to his new congregation. It focuses on the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

HOW I WANT OUR BEGINNING TO BE REMEMBERED 1 Corinthians 1.18-25 and 2.1-5 Dr. Michael A. Milton, Senior Pastor First Presbyterian Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Preached on February 3, 2002 Introduction to the Reading We don’t mean to, but we often make Christianity more complicated than it ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bridegroom Of Blood Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 13, 2009

Being "in" the Will of God doesn’t necessarily mean that we aren’t distracted by human concerns and relationships.

Personally, I have a lot of trouble with the theological term, “the permissive will of God.” We usually apply it whenever someone has done something wrong or merely made a foolish, but not deliberate, choice and then, God makes something good out of the human mess. My problem with the term is that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-26

Denomination: *other

Help! Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 4: Help! God has given all of us authority in our lives to help protect us from danger. Our response is to obey that authority.

RIP TIDE 4. HELP! (When you realize you are being pulled into a Rip Tide) This is week four in our Rip Tide series. Have you enjoyed this message series? I know I have. It’s a very easy way to understand the seriousness of the pull and effects of sin in our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They Don't Know Who You Are!

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 2, 2009

Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Do you know who you REALLY are? We must all get to the point where we realize that we are not just ordinary people, but God’s chosen people.

They Don’t Know Who You Are! – By Minister Russell M. Rillie 1 Samuel 16:18-22; 17:55-58 Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Yeah, you look nice in your suites & your dresses… but do they know who you REALLY are? When nobody’s looking at you? Who are you? When the lights are off? Who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:55-58

Denomination: Christian Church

Victor Or Victim

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 30, 2009

Choosing to be tranformed by the words and authority of Christ can enable us to live as a victor or as a victim.

Victor or Victim / Mark 1: 21 - 28 Intro: “A New York columnist set out to prove that no one really listened to what anyone said at a party. When he was invited to a party, he always arrived late. When the hostess greeted him, he explained his tardy arrival by saying, “I had to stop for a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Says So? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010

If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

“Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Witnessing And Wisdom In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 2, 2008

Moses shares w/ his father in law Jethro, who shares right back. Principles of priority, personnel, planning, and pride. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Witnessing and Wisdom in the Wilderness Exodus 18:1-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WitnessWisdom.html It’s a family reunion as Moses is reunited w/ his wife and sons, and his father in law, Jethro. The last time Jethro had been in Moses’ presence he heard him tell about his talk w/ some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Touching Heaven - Conquering The Giants

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Principles to overcome various limitations in life

TOUCHING HEAVEN – CONQUERING THE GIANTS Bishop Dr. David Ibeleme Touching Heaven - Making contact with heaven - Receiving heavenly impartation - Touching God’s heart Why must we touch heaven? • We are heavenly citizens – Eph.1:3-6; 2:6 – however, we are ambassadors on the earth. • Our father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 8:5-7 Jesus Has No Favourites, Except Me! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 22, 2010

Yes, I hate to tell you but He loves me the best. Well actually He loves and cares for everyone who comes to Him and all of a sudden you will realise that you are His favourite. I am not just a number in the system.

Matthew 8:5-7 JESUS HAS NO FAVOURITES, EXCEPT ME! I'm now just another number in the system of "New Start". I made a phone call for Unemployment Benefits yesterday, while I am looking for a ministry opportunity. It took me a long time to get through and I was asked by a computer a series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 8:5-13 When My Belief And His Authority Collide Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 23, 2010

DOES THIS MEAN THAT I CAN BELIEVE FOR OTHERS TO BE HEALED even if they don't have the faith? It seems to say this to me. Does it to you? But even more importantly is who I have faith in - JESUS, WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO HEAL.

Matthew 8:5-13 WHEN MY BELIEF AND HIS AUTHORITY COLLIDE! The first person that Jesus heals as recorded in Matthew was an outcast - a person with leprosy and Jesus told him to keep it a secret. The second person is someone of low social status - a servant. These are people who are the forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational