SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on People In Authority:

showing 4,006-4,020 of 204,061
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Brian La Croix avatar

    "Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,535 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

    “Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Don’t Perish For Lack Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 390 views

    Hosea’s warning is a chilling one. God’s people perish—not because of lack of resources, not because of lack of opportunity, but because of lack of knowledge.

    Go! And Don’t Perish for Lack of Knowledge Introduction: Gripped by the Danger of Ignorance Church, if I told you that a person could starve while sitting at a feast, you would probably look at me in disbelief. And yet spiritually, that’s exactly what happens to millions. They sit in churches, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Commit Youself To God And The Brethren

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,575 views

    Christians are citizens of Two Worlds and need to be Committed to Jesus Christ, the Author of Heaven.

    Commit yourself to God and the Brethren The sin of the church of Thyatira was compromise… The great menace to the church was the numerous Trade Guilds. Their meetings began and ended with prayers to the gods, and they became centers of drunken orgies and lax morals. In the church at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Tension

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 18, 2026
     | 181 views

    Pastor John explores the tension between honoring authority and defending against injustice.

    The Tension CCCAG January 18th, 2026 Scriptures: Romans 13:1–4 | Isaiah 1:17 | Leviticus 19:33-34 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION — Protests in Minneapolis I was originally going to resume our series in the book of 1 Corinthians, but I felt God move me in a different ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    8 Tests For Decision Making Nasb

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 18, 2022
     | 1,362 views

    FROM FACEBOOK, I DIDN'T WRITE IT, AUTHOR UNKNOWN

    Scriptural test - Has God already spoken it about it in His Word? 2 Timothey 3: 16 All Scripture is [a]inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for [b]rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness Secrecy test - Would it bother me if everyone knew this was my choice? Proverbs 11:3 The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,281 views

    through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

    JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Four Of Christ's Leadership Styles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me.

    1. LORD He said, "All authority has been given to me." He declared, "I am the way the truth and the life He stilled the wind and the sea with the words, "Hush be still." He cast out demons and sent them into the abyss. He loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, strength and mind People ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stafford Miller avatar

    First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,722 views

    It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Our Teacher Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 24, 2021
     | 1,740 views

    Jesus taught with authority and truth He entered the world with grace and truth. Listen!

    The No. 3 song on the Christian Music charts today is by Matthew West entitled "Truth Be Told" and its tells about some lies being said in the social gatherings but "But truth be told . . . the truth is rarely told.". So the question is can the truth be realized in our world ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    James: From Unbelief To Unreserved Devotion Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    Sermon examines life of James, the Lord’s brother, as author of the the Epistle of James.

    James: From Unbelief to Unreserved Devotion James 1:1 4-6-08 Intro I want to begin this morning with a family conflict—a conflict that Jesus had with his brothers in John 7. The four brothers were named James, Joses, Jude, and Simon (Mk 6:3). Of course, they were half brothers since Joseph was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Christopher Clarke avatar

    Teach In Christ's Name

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    This is the story of the disciples going out with the authority of the Holy Spirit and teaching in Christ's name.

    Teach in Christ’s Name Sunday April 11, 2010 Our scripture today comes from Acts 5:27-32. I want to read that to you now. 27When the apostles were brought before the council, the high priest said to them, 28"We told you plainly not to teach in the name of Jesus. But look what you have done! ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Learning To Dance Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 15, 2020
     | 3,933 views

    In this intro to the book of Galatians, Paul addresses his authority and the grace that changes everything.

    I Can’t Dance This may shock you but…I can’t dance. I do dance but just not well. I’m stiff, have very little rhythm, and most of the time look like I’m having some sort of fit. My father tells the story that my mother was one of the best dancers he ever knew. Sadly, I did not inherit any ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Appointing Elders Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,332 views

    What is entailed in appointing elders? What rights and authority is conferred in the appointment process?

    “When they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” [1] The New Testament model for a church of the Lord Jesus differs significantly from what has been commonly accepted among the churches of our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    All authority has been given to the Lord Jesus and we are His body.

    Who’s In Charge Around Here? Ephesians 1:15-23 April 30, 2006 Ephesians 1:15 (NLT) Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere Your Reputation The church at Ephesus  Known for strong ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Foster avatar

    Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,439 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican