Sermons on Power And Authority:

The Politics Of Praise - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 18, 2024

Your placement in the world’s authority structure is a good thing – God’s perfect design. This message will help you appreciate the blessing of your earthly authorities.

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

You Had One Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025

God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Name Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2020

This message concludes my series for fathers. In this message I discuss the importance of setting up our children to be able to receive the most important name they will ever receive - the new name Jesus gives us when we overcome.

Do You Know The Name Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 2:17, 14-16, 1 John 5:1-5 This message concludes my series focusing on fathers for the month of June. As I shared with you in previous messages, although I am speaking to men this message also applies to the women. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temple Attitudes - Part 2

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 15, 2008

Part two of a discussion of Jesus’ words and actions in the temple area following the Triumphal Entry.

Temple Attitudes – Part 2 Matthew 21:12-17 June 8, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I usually have very little trouble submitting to authority. Usually, I’m a pretty compliant guy. I try to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 5, 2008

Jesus was appearing and disappering

The Foundation of the Church by Gerald Van Horn Text. Matthew 16:18-19 Imagine yourself as the editor of the Jerusalem Daily newspaper in the days of the disciples. Picture the hectic pace to keep up with the changing events. “Jesus Arrested,” “Jesus Found Innocent,” Jesus Crucified,” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Demons Meet The Master

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A sermon to assure us that Jesus is Lord over our teaching, over the natural world, and over the spirit world

You need to know your enemy. • Smart coaches study the strengths and weaknesses of the teams they’re going to play. • Smart military leaders study the strengths and weaknesses, even the personalities of their counterparts, for the enemies they’re going against. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: The Call To Reign In Life Through Jesus Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 29, 2024

First, we are created in the image and likeness of God with unlimited potential and creativity and told to have dominion. Second, we can reign in life through Jesus Christ regardless of the environment in the world, country, or the state.

Sermon: The Call to Reign in Life Through Jesus Christ Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness. Let them rule the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the domestic animals all over the earth, and all the animals that crawl on the earth. So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 5:17, Psalm 115:14-16, Psalm 18:39, Galatians 6:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 9:53, Matthew 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Between God's Kingdom And The Kingdom Of Man

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 17, 2010

Asks the question, "Who's in charge?" Who is in charge of America, who is in charge of your life?

Battle between God’s Kingdom and Man’s Kingdom 4/16/2010 Daniel 1 Last week we introduced the topic for the next few weeks. I got a lot a positive feedback from that sermon, and I want you to know I appreciate your comments. Just a little more introduction and we’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

How To Live Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012

How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The B-I-B-L-E

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 6, 2025

On Bible Sunday, we celebrate God’s Word as living, active, and true—a source of comfort, courage, and eternal hope that has withstood every test of time. Discover why the Bible is more than a book—it’s God’s personal letter to us.

Good MORNING, and Happy Bible Sunday. As I begin, I’ll acknowledge something we all know but rarely say out loud: there is a reason that the Bible has very thin, see through pages, and that’s because it is a really, really big book, and would probably weigh twice as much if it was printed on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Anglican

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Consider this . . . some of the ‘objective’ standards of authority could be the sources outside of ourselves that we look to direct us . . .

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 6: ‘What Many Accept as Authority in Religion’ Within the last message, I endeavored to show you three things . . . (1) That it is through the writing of the apostles, the “apostles’ doctrine” that the LORD speaks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Control Belongs To God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

God’s choice is not unfair because He owes nothing to sinful man. (God still gives insight, concepts and ideas to mankind) God is free from obligation or constraint in bestowing mercy on people. God loves every person on the face of the earth, and He’s wa

Control Belongs to God Text: Romans 9:14-33 14 Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! 15 For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.”16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2013

He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it. It may not look like it right now, But God is not moved by the way things look, in our lives, He is moved by our faith!

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances! Mark 4:35-41 MSG 35-38. Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational