Sermons on Priesthood Authority:

Respect Authority! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003

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

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 26, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Feb 17, 2005

Jesus is lord of his church through the Scriptures

What is Scripture? What are our scriptures? Wordnet from Princeton Uni defines Scriptures as ‘any writing that is regarded as sacred by a religious group’. Scripture is the religious writings that help form the basis of a religious group. For Christianity scripture (or the scriptures) is the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 15, 2005

What must we know about the Authority of Christ? How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? Find out and be inspired.

The Authority of Christ Question: What must we know about the Authority of Christ? Question: How does the Authority of Christ apply to us? Question: Is the Authority of Christ important to my Christian life? These are some of the questions that we will attempt to answer from today’s message. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Value Authority Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parents need to model and teach what it means to respect authority.

The Bible makes it clear that showing respect for authority is to be a priority for the child of God. "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Authorized

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Jul 28, 2004

Even if churches, ministers, or ministries cast out demons in Jesus name, they can miss heaven. How? By not being authorized to do the things they are doing.

Are you Authorized? Matthew 7:21-23 21 "Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as `Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my Father in heaven. 22 On judgment day many will tell me, `Lord, Lord, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 15, 2004

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

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostolic Authority

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 29, 2001

This message will be unpopular because it challenges the foundation of those claiming to have this authority.

Apostolic Authority I realize this is not a popular message, but I also believe it is necessary and relevant to a biblically sound church. This is a follow up to the message, ‘Is Speaking in Tongues Essential?’ In this message, we looked at scripture that testified that not all Christians under ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:12-17, Acts 19:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Authority Of The Word

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Dec 6, 2004

Without the Word, we’re powerless.

Discussing the Authority of the word of God Every Good thing you get— only come through the word Hebrews 4:11-14 I want to get across--- the word should be the most important thing in your walk with Christ I want to bring to mind the things we wrongly place over THE WORD 1. Preachers 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Governing Authorities

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotion for growing believers

“LET EVERY SOUL BE SUBJECT TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES. FOR THERE IS NO AUTHORITY EXCEPT FROM GOD, AND EVERY AUTHORITY THAT EXISTS IS FROM GOD.” Now here is a passage of scripture that is very neglected; and we are living in a time when it should be taught often. In the thirteenth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Scriptural Authority

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000

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

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2, Acts 3:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

This series deals with how to properly honor the authorities in our life.

Honoring Authority The Purpose of Authority Opening Statement This can be a very touchy subject due to the misuse of authority by people with wrong motivations. Or, it can be taken as a means to set oneself up on a pedestal. This series is about neither. It is about teaching what Godly authority ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Oct 18, 2000

I. INTRODUCTION: A.

I. INTRODUCTION: A. AS I STUDY THE WORD OF GOD, ESPECIALLY THE NEW TESTAMENT IT BECOMES CLEAR TO ME THAT GOD DESIRES FOR US TO HAVE AUTHORITY FROM HIM, AND FOR US TO USE THAT AUTHORITY AS THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US. 1. Mark 16:15-20 2. 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 } Go to and read each passage 3. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-39, Matthew 10:1-7

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father.

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father. INTERPRETATION: Jesus’ authority is demonstrated: 1) In His teaching (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

How should we act toward those who rule over us?

Over the past couple years, most of us have heard, read, and watched a lot about our president. There are many things we see going on in our executive branch that have never happened before. Whether it is lying, felonies, or adultery, there are a lot of things we disagree with that the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ