Sermons on Peter Authority:

Spiritual Unity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2007

The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cau

Intro. The greatest danger facing the church today is a attack on the authority of the Word of God; general coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. These are both attacks that face the unity of the church. This can cause disruption, weakening and even ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

Because Ezra not only knew the Scriptures but applied them to his life, he was granted great authority by this heathen King. His title would have been the equivalent of Secretary of State for Jewish Affairs.

Putting First Things First Ezra 7:10 In the book of Ezra we find the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel through Jeremiah to bring the Jews back to their land after 70 years of captivity in Babylon. The first 6 chapters deal with the return of the first colony under the leadership of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

What Is The Great Commission

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 18, 2005

The Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus gave his followers to make disciples. We see here that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus presence.

Introduction: Very simply the Great Commission is the mandate that Jesus has given to all his followers to make disciples of all nations. In this passage we see that it begins with worship, it is backed by authority of Jesus, it is a bold command of the Lord, and it has blessed assurance of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Tender Commandments #3: Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 19, 2011

God wants us to give honour to whom honour is due. When we honour those God has placed in authority over our lives, we attract God’s favour and blessing.

THE TENDER COMMANDMENTS #3: HONOUR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER INTRO TO TOPIC: • Talk about my three dads: My biological father, my step-dad and Heavenly Father. • Father’s day can be challenging day – for people who have lost their father, have never had a father, or don’t have a good father. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: *other

Two Ways To Snow White; Only One Is Blood Red! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 8, 2011

The challange of Miriam and Aaron to the authority of Moses. Sibling rivalry or something deeper? How do we see our shame and disgrace as a spiritual dis-ease or an opportunity to be washed clean through the grace of God?

There’s some thing about people who end up famous that we somehow know or perhaps know or went to school with, people who do something amazing and all of a sudden everyone knows about them. This may be hard to believe but I have meet a few famous people, I used to live next door to a couple called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Power

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014

But what the world knows as power and authority is only a corruption of the true power of God. It has been said that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that may be true. If it is, it is because of our corrupt, fallen nature.

Mark 1:21-45 7-14-13 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Forty Motivations For Outreach Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 3, 2013

Sometimes we need a little motivation and Biblical inspiration to do our best for Jesus in regards to outreach ministries. It all comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith.

40 Motivations for Outreach Ministries (Heb. 12:1-4) By fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ we are enabled, empowered and enlightened to be energized for the outreach ministries that please the Lord and bear fruit in every good work while we increase in the knowledge of God. 1. Commission - The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

Prince Of Peace Over The Spirit World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 12, 2014

Jesus speaks His authoritative Word & the strife and rage of demonic possession flees & leaves a great calm in its place. Jesus exercised authority & compassion that freed people even from demon possession.

MATTHEW 8:28-34 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] PRINCE OF PEACE OVER THE SPIRIT WORLD [Revelation 18:1-8] Previously Jesus has demonstrated His power and authority over diseases and nature. Now we see His power over the unseen supernatural world. Jesus brings back lost life and demonstrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017

3 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-III—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Your franchise is the business’s franchise! YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Your House Is The Lord's House-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2017

4 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-IV—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Change with no Change: Years ago, there was an old tale in the Marine Corps about a lieutenant who inspected his marines & told the ‘gunny’(gunnery sergeant) that they smelled bad...in fact, they stunk to high heaven! The lieutenant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control! But What About Your Part?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

God is control of all things, but you do have a part to play in it all. God wants us to submit to authorities, but are you following God's will by voting for the person who should be in office?

God is in Control! But What About Your Part? Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, 1 Chronicles 29:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never-Ending Adventure Sermon V: Jesus Corrects Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 29, 2020

Folks who choose to follow Jesus and then go on to mature discipleship constantly seek to get it right when it comes to interpretation and application of God's Word and therefore look to Jesus as their final authority.

THE CHRISTIAN’S NEVER-ENDING ADVENTURE Jesus Corrects Errors of Interpretation By Informing the Misinformed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-15

New Year Eve

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jan 11, 2021

The Lord of peace Himself! He will give you peace in your heart today, tomorrow, next week, next month, and all throughout the year ahead. He is the author of peace; He is the source of peace.

Benediction (New Year eve) “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16 On Christmas day, I talked with one of my pastor friends who lives in Florida. At the end of the call, he said, “Okay, let me ‘benedict’ our call.” And what he does is, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational