Sermons on Jesus Authority:

Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012

The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

By Who's Authority? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

It is not that the religious leaders did not know who Jesus was, but that they would not accept his authority. We are in the sinful state that we are in today, not because we do not know that God exists, but because we have refused to acknowledge h

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 55 By Who’s Authority? Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-18 Over the last week or so we have seen pictures of thousands of Shiite Moslems as pilgrims in Iraq as demonstration of their religious devotion. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals A Man With An Unclean Demon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 31, 2013

In this sermon we examine Jesus' authority and various responses to his authority.

Scripture Luke began writing about the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered is: “Who is Jesus?” Luke first gave us a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave us an example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“jesus Came To Overcome Blindness”

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 11, 2013

We heard last week that Jesus says he came so that no one should remain in darkness, and just before that he says that anyone who sees me sees the Father. What does this mean? It means that the truth that is the most imperative for all people, is to believe that Jesus is God in the flesh.

“Jesus Came to Overcome Blindness” (2 Cor 4:1-7) English author H. G. Wells—famous for science fiction novels like The Time Machine, and The War of the Worlds—once wrote a short story called “The Country of the Blind.” It’s about an inaccessible, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-7

Authority PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Explores Jesus' divine authority, His victory over evil, and the deliverance believers find in Him, urging us to truly know and experience God.

Welcome, beloved, to this gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to draw from the wellspring of His wisdom, to find solace in His words, and to be emboldened by His divine authority. As we navigate the turbulent seas of life, it's His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Evil, Spirit

"Get Up!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2011

A sermon about Jesus' authority.

Matthew 9:1-8 “Get Up!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Authority has gotten bad press in much of the world. In many of our minds it goes together with nasty ideas like “oppression” and “human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Authorized Personnel Only Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Mark 11:27-33 about the authority of Jesus and its source

Text: Mark 11:27-33, Title: Authorized Personnel Only, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: All the signs that say “authorized personnel only,” the ones at the Jacksonville Zoo that said “only snakes and authorized humans.” And those signs on interstate crossovers… B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gave You This Authority?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013

To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Barabbas

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Recap of last message of Triumphal Entry • We looked at Matthews account of the Triumphal Entry, and • Zechariah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah found in Zechariah 9:9

The setting free of Barabbas is found in all 4 Gospels. We’ll look @ Matthew’s account beginning in verse 15 of chapter 27. Read Matthew 27:15-26 -show video of I am Barabbas- Powerful video huh? Shaye showed me that after he came back from VN. Gave me chills! I’d like us to look at two verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

Authority Acknowledged

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016

Why did God create mankind and establish a relationship with man? Why did God speak through prophets, through angels, and why did He send Jesus?

AUTHORITY ACKNOWLEDGED John 2:1-16 People are curious about many things. Some are trivial and others are quite profound. Many questions we raise do not have clearly defined answers and we often wind up with a multitude of opinions that are likely to be in conflict. Many of life’s ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of Jesus: Jesus Paparazzi Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 21, 2007

Mark shows that Jesus is the authority right at the start of his ministry: He heals at a word or a touch, he drives away and silences demons, He was the authority then, He is the authority now.

Preview - (Before the reading of the Scripture)- As we read the Scripture this morning it may appear to us that Jesus is going about his day and we may get the message that Jesus is generous in his blessings. Though this is true, Jesus is more than generous, This passage is about authority, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17).

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17). 2. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU STOP SEEKING TO BUILD YOUR OWN (7:18). 3. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU GIVE UP YOUR HYPOCRISY (7:19-20). 4. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-31

The Authority Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

Who is Jesus? Where is the proof?

Today is the day when all questions will finally be answered. Everything is decided today. Well, maybe not everything. And maybe not any important questions are answered today. What is today? For those that follow professional football, it’s a big day – it’s Superbowl Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Author Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

This is the last in a series on the Heroes of Faith from Hebrews 11. It looks at Jesus as author and perfecter of our faith. It is expository.

Conclusion Jesus Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. — Hebrews 12:2 NCV Do you know who holds the record as the world’s best free-throw shooter? If you’re thinking Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Larry Bird—you’re way off. It’s probably not a fair ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible