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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Power, Authority, And Love

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,593 views

    Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

    Power, Authority, and Love Scripture: Mark 1:21-28. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, “Then they came to Capernaum,    and on the sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. The people were astonished at his teaching,    for he taught them as one having ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Invincible Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    The authority of others is limited by time and boundaries as their authority will one day come to an end. But, the authority of Jesus never ends.

    THE INVINCIBLE AUTHORITY OF JESUS Text: Mark 1:21-28 Someone anonymous once poignantly said something very profound about Jesus: "I am far within the mark when I say that all armies that ever marched, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Bible Authority For Singing

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 11, 2021
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    There is nowhere in the New Testament Worship that we are authorized to use instruments of music during our worship to God!

    Music can improve mood, decrease pain and anxiety, and facilitate opportunities for emotional expression. Research suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. Music therapy is used by hospice and palliative care board-certified music therapist Max Lerman to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • RICHARD A. BRADLEY avatar

    The Man Who Obeyed God Series

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,326 views

    What makes it possible for us to obey God? From the example of a man who chose to obey the Lord we learn 3 vital principles of obedience.

    WHAT’S IN A NAME? Ananias “THE MAN WHO OBEYED GOD” Acts 9:10-19 10 Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and to him the Lord said in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." 11 So the Lord said to him, "Arise and go to the street called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 19, 2013
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    The one who obeys is the only one who believes

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,949 views

    Jesus Christ is central in our faith. The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus Christ. It has an attitude of anticipation. In the New Testament the really big claim is for the supreme authority of Jesus Christ.

    When I was in college one of my courses included outdoor repelling down a sheer cliff. This is not what you normally do in college. We were not reading about repelling and answering questions, we were out on rocks. The first lesson to repelling is check the ropes. Do not take for granted that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    God wants us to get close to Him, using His authority to accomplish His will.

    Gaining Spiritual Authority “Who’s the Boss?” Acts 19:13-20 Intro: Have you ever been caught in the middle of a power struggle? I can think of jobs I’ve had in the past when there was more than one boss to whom I was accountable. Sometimes one of them would try to get the upper hand on another of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Author And Perfecter Of Faith" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    Sermon 23 in a study in HEBREWS

    “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Voice Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    We need to tap into the power in the name of Jesus.

    A Messiah's Voice of Authority Text: Matt. 21:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was serving with YWAM in the summer of 1982, we played a concert at a school in Amsterdam. As the concert ended, the students began to come up to us and talking with us, and believe it or not, some even asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ellie Wakeman avatar

    Jesus’ Authority Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    The sermon explores the main truth that Jesus’ authority is enough.

    You know, just this past week, I was reminded of an event that had occurred some years back that I wanted to share with you all. This young lady, in her mid 30s was at a time in her life when everything seemed to be going great! Every time she turned around things seemed to be falling right into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Trust And Obey For There Is No Other Way

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 23, 2025
     | 467 views

    Many churches often sing that familiar song TRUST AND OBEY routinely. Today I want to do more than sing about it, I WILL BE PREACHING ON TRUST AND OBEY.

    Do you realize how much trust is a part of our life each day? • Every time we flip a light switch, we trust that the light will come on • Every time we place the key in the ignition of our car and turn it, we expect the car to start. • Every time we get on an elevator if we push the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marty Boller avatar

    Naturally Supernatural: Listen & Obey Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    #5 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061001. Gary Best: "We are natural people who have been invited and called to an amazing supernatural task. We have been given the Keys to the Kingdom. We get to unlock doors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Obedience - To Obey Is The Only Way

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,482 views

    Obedience is difficult and requires deep commitment

    Webster defines the word as "following the commands or guidance of; to conform to or comply with." *Becoming a Born-Again Christian requires obedience. It is the key condition of your relationship with God, whose Lordship demands obedience. Through obedience, you fulfill His commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gaston avatar

    To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,788 views

    We look at the fall of King Saul. We see how he rationalized his sins by selective obedience, shifting blame, and subterfuge. Then we study the true nature of obedience and end with an enlightening story.

    TO OBEY IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE 1 Sam. 15:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: KNOWING IS NOT DOING 1. United Press International (UPI) reported that termites had eaten through a large stack of documents entitled, “Control of Termites” in the mail room of the University of California at Berkley. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Baeta avatar

    This Is My Son, Obey Him

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    “A cloud came and overshadowed them; and they were fearful as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, ‘this is my beloved Son. Hear Him’” Luke 9:34-35.

    Theme: This is My Son, obey Him Text: Gen. 15:5-12; Rom. 3:21-31; Lk. 9:28-36 Every successful student needs to listen carefully to what is being taught and also needs to read about what has been written on the subject. This makes what we hear and read an important aspect of our lives. These days, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed