Sermons on Human Authority:

Visible Light

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 13, 2023

We live in an age when it has never been more important to know what we believe, and why, and who it is we follow, and how, and where.

I think Philip must have been from Missouri - you kow, the “show me” state. He’s just as much a doubter as Thomas, if not worse! Remember how Thomas got his nickname? After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to all the disciples but Thomas, and when they told him what had happened, Thomas didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14, Exodus 33:18-23, Exodus 20:18-19, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Chooses Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

God, as the ultimate authority, has chosen us as His special possession, and we should allow Him to shape us and choose Him back, despite not always understanding His decisions.

Welcome church! We are excited you decided to worship with us. Today, I’m not sure what you are carrying with you, but I’m believing in faith that God desires to shed light into the darkness, and free you from having to carry baggage or burdens alone. The pursuit of righteousness; the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-25

Topics: God's Authority, Divine Selection, Spiritual Restoration

Sermon Series: Romans

This Kingdom Is Costly

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

Change everything you can so that you can follow Him fully and without hindrance and chase after those things which belong to you

This Kingdom is costly Matthew 13:44 - The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. I am surprised to find so many people who are embarrassed to tell others that they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Charismatic

The Economy Of The Beast

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2014

The Antichrist is a man, given authority by Satan (from God), to control even the ability for humans to buy or sell on this Earth during the Tribulation. He does this through lies, deceit, and trickery ... all of which we must be aware of!

The Economy of the Beast Revelation, Part 20, Revelation 13:13-18 Introduction - The second half of Trib. involves the revelation of a one world religion -- Humanity will worship Satan in the person of the Antichrist -- Those that refuse will be killed … bottom line (there is NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Your Faith Into The Voting Booth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2020

We must this November take our faith into the voting booth, and avoid supporting people who would enfeeble the Christian conscience.

Tuesday of the 22nd Week in Course 2020 There are two species of spirit, pneuma in the Greek, and we see the first, the holy variety, in St. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians today. Here in chapter 2, Paul has just written about the reward of the just, which we long for: “But, as it is written, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37, 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Denomination: Catholic

All Glory And Honor To The Son Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 1, 2022

Jesus' Divinity was shown in the healing of a man on the Sabbath Day (John 5:16) and declaring Himself equal with God (John 5:17-18). The religious authorities sought to kill Him yet should have honored Him. Their failure to do so condemned them. Don't make that mistake.

The Scriptures tell of the authority and power the Lord Jesus has over His creation and the affairs of humanity. The four gospels present what Jesus said and did to demonstrate to those who were willing to truly hear and see that He was the fulfillment of prophecy and the One who was the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, John 11:1-44, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Acts 17:31, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Doctrine Matters

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2011

God has given us the Bible at we might know the truth. If we want to please God then we must discover what the Bible says we must believe and practice and then obey.

A. Doctrine, and sermons about doctrine, have fallen on hard times over the past couple of decades. 1. This cartoon conveys how many people feel about doctrine and dogma. 2. Several years ago, I happened to be talking with some folks in the community and they asked me what I was preaching about on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scriptures

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the Authority, Accuracy, and Authorship of the Bible

THE SCRIPTURES 2 Timothy 3:10-17 INTRO: How much is your Bible worth? A person can buy one very cheaply. I have paid as little as $4 for one and as much as $75 for another. A pulpit Bible costs about $100 Some German Bibles are worth $40,000. A Gutenberg Bible is worth $100,000. An original ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedoms

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 19, 2012

When the U. S. Government tries to force religious entities to choose between our faith and their mandates, we have to choose God every time.

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedom Today’s message is connected to last week’s message in part only because the President and his administration, mainly Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius are deeply involved in chipping away at our 1st amendment rights to freedom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna (Mark 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2024

Why did Jesus ride into town on a donkey? Why did the same people turn on Him just a few days later? Let's look at Mark 11.

Why did Jesus ride into town on a donkey’s colt, like an Israelite king? Why did the crowd yell, Save us, please? Why did Jesus curse a fruitless fig tree? Why did He cause a scene in the temple over merchandising? Why did the religious leaders challenge His authority? Let’s find out in Mark ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Was Jesus A Revolutionist? Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 8, 2002

In this sermon it will become clear to you:That the Pharisees tried to get a charge of being a revolutionist against Jesus,What Authority is, Were Authority comes from,The spheres in which authority functions,That Christians should obey the Authorities se

Mat 22:15-22 Over next few weeks we’ll be studying Authority, We’ll see that God has established three fundamental spheres of authority within which he delegates authority to individuals. These spheres are civil government, the home, and the church. The believer is obliged to obey those holding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Live As A Godly Citizen Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 4, 2025

The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear command regarding our relationship with governing authorities. But what does it mean to submit? How do we balance obedience to rulers with our higher allegiance to God?

Go! And Live as a Godly Citizen Introduction We live in a world filled with governments, laws, and authorities. As followers of Jesus, we are called to honour God in every aspect of our lives, including how we interact with earthly governments. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 13, gives us a clear ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Daniel 2:21, John 19:11, Exodus 1:17, Acts 5:29, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Philippians 3:20, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God For The Monarchy Of Our Merciful King Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2020

King Jesus will do away with all power and authority. Thank God!

November 22, 2020 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead also is going to come by a man. 22 For as in Adam they all die, so also in Christ they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Throw Down In The Synagogue - Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

To be qualified to be Messiah, Jesus must have the power to overpower the forces of evil.

Mark 1:21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-27

The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022

The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 18:28-40, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:1-3, Acts 4:12, 1 John 5:12, Isaiah 40:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist