Sermons on Power And Authority:

When Power Is Abused: God Still Defends The Righteous Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

1 Kings 21 is a powerful reminder that no abuse of power escapes the eyes of God. Ahab may have taken Naboth’s vineyard, but he couldn’t take it without consequence.

WHEN POWER IS ABUSED: GOD STILL DEFENDS THE RIGHTEOUS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 21:1-29 Supporting Texts: Micah 6:8; Isaiah 5:20-23; Proverbs 6:16-19; Psalm 94:20-23; Luke 12:15 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 21 records one of the darkest moments in King Ahab’s reign—the unjust seizure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sent With Power: The Church’s Call To Heal And Preach Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Explore what it means to be a commissioned disciple—sent to proclaim salvation, bring healing, and minister deliverance to a broken world.

Sent with Power: The Church’s Call to Heal and Preach Introduction Let me ask you a question: when you hear the word “commission,” what comes to mind? For many, it might suggest a military order, or perhaps a formal task delegated from someone in authority. But today, as we open the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 9:1-2, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Starting A Biblical American Revolution

Contributed by Larry Wise on Mar 21, 2010

How we are supposed to handle authority

How To Start a Biblical American Revolution I Peter 2:13-17 There is a letter written anonymously to a man named Diognetus somewhere between A.D. 130 and 200. Diognetus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Your Power In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Christ, possessing all power in heaven and on earth, has shared a portion of this power with those who believe in His name and live a new life through His redemption. These individuals are expected to exercise dominion in all areas of their lives.

Walking in Dominion Introduction: Dominion is the power, authority, and control over something or someone. It is the ability to request or command and expect fulfillment. As believers, we are called to walk in dominion in every area of our lives. In this sermon, we will explore the plain truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Topics: Dominion, Power In Christ

Believe

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus has power over life and death.

Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:13-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Punishing The Innocent And Powerful Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 6, 2016

Pilate's examination of Jesus stands to prove the innocence of our Savior.

Punishing The Innocent and Powerful John 19:1-16 Today we begin John 19 and watch our Lord Jesus take the punishment for sin. At the end of John 18, Barabbas was granted his freedom in a prisoner exchange in which the Son of God was condemned to die. Look at John 19:1-16: “So then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Reverse - Pt. 2 - Setting Up A Reverse Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 26, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 2 – Setting Up a Reverse I. Introduction As I mentioned to you last week I wrestled for several years. Here is the pictorial proof for you entertainment. Tim offered to let me borrow Jake’s singlet to wear while I preach. That didn’t take much thought to turn down! Wrestling is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priestly People Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009

The final sermon from Zechariah’s Fifth Vision-a statement to all the priests of God-the Born Again children of God-the anointed ones.

God’s people are: A Priestly People EOLS: We have been anointed by God to function as His priests to transmit his love and forgiveness. Introduction: Have you ever known a person who seemed to be the “go to” individual when things went wrong? This person was real, touchable-far from perfect, but ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Noise In My Belly

Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016

There is a weapon in you that you must neither take for granted nor neglect. It is positioned to be released on the enemy of your soul. That weapon is a Noise in your Belly that will silence the devil and give God the glory. It is your praise to God.

I. Introduction 1. The Text: John 7:37-38 2. The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated with certain festival rituals. 3. One was a solemn procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring. 4. A priest filled a gold pitcher with water while the choir sang Isaiah 12:3. –Therefore with ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: *other

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 14 - 22

Matthew 8: 14 - 22 A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On 14 Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. 16 When evening had come, they brought to Him many who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is The King Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Namanya Dan on May 28, 2013

Let Jesus be the King of your heart

Mathew chapter two begins by telling us that Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, the king at that time, king Herod was just shocked to receive the visitors from the east, the wise men who were looking for a new born king, yet they were inquiring from the king of the land too. Verse three makes it ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus, The Man Of Surprises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2023

As we move through Mark's Gospel, Jesus continues to amaze and surprise the people as everyone tries to figure out who Jesus really is. In this sermon, Jesus really surprises everyone by touching the leper and forgiving the sins of the paralytic.

A. Have you ever thought you knew someone, but then you were surprised by something interesting that you learned about them? 1. What’s true about our friends is also true about celebrities. B. Let me share some of the surprising hobbies that some famous celebrities have that you probably were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:36-45, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Bark And No Bite Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

God has the power and Satan is powerless against Him

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 4 All Bark and No Bite! Sunday, October 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last week’s Fighter Verse—Proverbs 3:7, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil.” While visiting Loretta’s parents in Indiana last summer I spent each morning walking several ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Fullness In The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 30, 2019

There is an expectation for the church that comes from above and is lived out in the here and now.

Palmyra First Assembly February 3, 2019 Text: Ephesians 1:13-19 Subject: In Him Title: Christ’s Fullness in the Church This morning I want to share with you from the Book of Ephesians. It’s probably my favorite book in the bible, and at the same time it may be one of the most challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Keys Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 6, 2008

As followers of Jesus Christ, we’ve each been given authority, but like many Christians today, we don’t often use our authority as God intended.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM We all feel like a nobody sometimes. It’s like the new employee at a Wal-Mart Store who had such an experience. The young man had just been at work a few days and was the low man in the pecking order. He was holding a broom in his hand near the entrance when an irate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed