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  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Apostolic Authority Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
     | 7,099 views

    Paul is talking about the way some people questioned the way himself and other men of God were being paid by the Church. Questioning about administration is something natural.

    1 Corinthians 9:1-9 1 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are not you my workmanship in the Lord? 2 If to others I am not an apostle, at least I am to you, for you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This is my defense to those who would examine me. 4 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,457 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    By What Authority . . . - Spiritual Warfare Part 16 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-16) By What Authority? Matthew 21:23 In Old Testament times a trumpet was used to summons God’s people to battle. Today, a spiritual summons is sounding throughout the nations of the world. It is a summons to the invisible war. It is a call to arms. You and I are engaged in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Submit To The Governing Authorities

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 76 ratings
     | 10,052 views

    Since earthly governments are an extension of God’s authority in the lives of mankind we are call upon to submit to them.

    A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state and county by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Authority To Excercise Your Faith

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    It’s time for the church to stand up in its God-given authority to stand against the power of the enemy.

    March 9, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Subject: Faith in Action Title: You Have The Authority to Exercise Your Faith Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 153. In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Covered By The Authority Of God Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 26,162 views

    1st in a series based upon the book titled "Under Cover" by John Bevere that teaches the Protection we receive if we are covered by God’s Authority.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    We respect earthly authorities out of our love for God

    Respect for Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Today we are going to talk about respect for earthly authority. Who are some earthly authorities? The President, Governor, Police Officers, Military Officers, etc... God’s word give us direction for our relationship with these authority figures. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Scriptural Authority

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    How Scriptural Authority is Established, allowing the Bible to divide itself.

    How Scriptural Authority is Established Authority is the right to command or direct, enforce obedience or or administer punishment or reward. To authorize a thing is to empower to act, or direct by authority. In spiritual and in christian affairs, all authority comes from God. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,333 views

    Who is the ultimate Authority of the Scriptures?

    The Authority Of The Bible What is the foundation of the truth for the New Testament? St John 14:1-27 . Is the absolute authority, The Pope of Rome, The Bible Scollars, what about the Church Conferences? None of the above? The answer is, none ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Submission To Authority

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    This is a message given for Wed. Night Prayer Meeting, and deals with our responsibility to Authority, and how we handle non-Biblical authority

    SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES A Biblical Perspective Romans 13:1-7 I THE UNIVERSAL SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY A The unbeliever has an obligation to submit to authority. B The believer has an obligation to submit to authority. C The authority we are obligated to submit to is BIBLICAL AUTHORITY II THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Galloway avatar

    God's Authority

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    Sermon about the authority of God, and why it is important we abide by it.

    God’s Authority 1. Intro. A. Story B. Religious World C. Mt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, All Authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Means All authority has been given to Christ D. Col. 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Black avatar

    Respect Authority! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 17,630 views

    God calls Christians to respect authority out of respect for God. Paul illustrates how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work relationships.

    Respect Authority! Ephesians 6:1-9 Focus: God calls Christians to submit to one another and respect authority out of respect for God. Function: To illustrate how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work world. When Celeste and I first found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    By Who's Authority? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 14,088 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Responsibility And Authority

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    An examination of the words of Jesus and Peter as set forth in the Gospel. A brief explanation of the Office of the Keys and Confession.

    August 25, 2002 – Matthew 16:13-20 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Confirmation is going to be starting in just about a week. We’re going to have at least four of our young people in the class, three starting their first year and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Williams III avatar

    By What Authority

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 25,983 views

    This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

    BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist