Sermons on Recognizes God Given Authority:

Despise Not Any Role Of Service In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 28, 2018

Any role at all you are given to do in the Kingdom of God has great impact on the pushing of the Kingdom Agenda and great benefits for your life

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DON'T DESPISE ANY ROLE OF SERVICE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Acts 6:8 King James Version (KJV) 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Beloved, this scripture is one that I really appreciate and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Memorial Day: Honouring Sacrifice, Embracing Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country.

MEMORIAL DAY: HONOURING SACRIFICE, EMBRACING PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:7, Hebrews 11:4, 2 Timothy 2:3, Psalm 116:15 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #6 - Principles Of Bible Authority Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on Why the Bible is Sufficient as the Absolute Authority in the Life of a Born-Again Christian

A. The Sufficiency and Authority of Scripture 1. The Bible is the authoritative source for the proclamation of the church and the norm by which that proclamation is tested. It cannot be changed by any additions, subtractions or modifications offered by anyone no matter what position or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:14-15, Hebrews 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Building

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

(need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011

Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

[Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Church?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2011

This may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith. A look into the word of God in Matthew brings to light the amazing calling that Jesus intends for us.

What is Church? Listen to Matthew 16:13-28. Pay attention to how Jesus describes "Church," his path, and our relationship with Him. Matthew 16:18 gives us the first mention of the English word “church” in the New Testament. In all of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John this word “church” only occurs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overpowering The Evil Prince

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

God is not immediately and directly in charge of our lives! Surprised? Well, that’s the truth! There are constituted authorities in heavenly places assigned by God with the responsibility of overseeing our affairs. Unfortunately, these authorities and pow

“I’ve stopped praying, Pastor. I’ve prayed and prayed, had deliverance, and nothing has changed! What use are all these prayers? My husband is still bent on marrying his strange woman! I’m now ready to divorce him” A middle aged woman in my church, said to me on the phone. “Don’t give up now, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Era Begins In Israel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 25, 2025

The government of Israel was administered in the name and authority of God – Israel was a Theocracy and God was their king. His earthly representatives, from Moses to Samuel, had no authority of their own. Their job was to uphold and enforce the Laws of God before the people.

December 27, 2025 Samuel was unique. He was judge, prophet and priest and under his wise control the nation prospered. Eventually, however, he was forced to share the responsibilities of government and he chose his 2 sons – Joel and Abijah – to assist him. He appointed them judges and sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-5

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God's Doings Disappoint Us

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 11, 2003

Responding in angry disappointment when God doesn’t perform in a given situation the way we anticipated, only reveals our lack of surrender, as well as our obvious rebellion.

When God’s Doings Disappoint Us Text: Jonah 3: 10-4:1 Intro: If I were to tell you that people have disappointed me numerous times throughout my life, you wouldn’t likely be surprised. As a matter of fact, you could probably match me, account for account, with like incidents of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gifted Children Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

You are a gifted child! I’m not talking about skill or talent, but a spiritual gift. This is a supernatural gift, a special gift given by God to empower us for service in the body of Christ.

GOD’S GIFTED CHILDREN I CORINTHIANS 12:1 INTRODUCTION: You are a gifted child! I’m not talking about skill or talent, but a spiritual gift. This is a supernatural gift, a special gift given by God to empower us for service in the body of Christ. Note five things. I. The References We need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Fruit Are You?

Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009

How to recognize a true believer

Moving on from Jn 14, the Passover on down through the vineyards to the garden He had just finished saying, ‘You in me and I in you’- as they pondered on these words- Jesus shows them a vine. Background Info: q Passover came at the beginning of harvest; the 14th of the month of Nisan (March) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

The could not recognize Jesus. WHy?

Do you see what I see? Luke 24: 13 now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Shall Accomplish That Which I Purpose

Contributed by Hotaik Koonoh Oh on Feb 19, 2018

Christian faith is on the basis of the fundamental fact. We confess the faith in praising Jesus, this has an object to see God’s doing in my life which is wholly given and obeyed to Him.

“so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11) ‘I’ in the title ‘It shall accomplish that which I purpose’ from the text is God Jehovah. Isaiah’s ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning--Danger Ahead

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 7, 2005

Through the prophet Amos, God tried to get people to recognize their sin and to change. He also told them that unless they would repent that God’s wrath would come down on them. Not only is his message applicable to Israel then, but it is pertinent to u

WARNING–DANGER AHEAD Amos 1:1 INTRODUCTION: READ: Amos 1:1-2 I suppose that as long as there have been schools, someone has been accused of being the teacher’s pet. While I’m sure that most teachers try to give equal attention to their students, sometimes there is a closer bond with a few of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Thine Is The Kingdom, The Power And The Glory Series

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Nov 20, 2009

Our church was robbed last week and this message out of Daniel is God’s blessed timing of comfort. As Daniel had fear over the visions of four powerful ruling kingdoms, God was able to comfort Daniel and ourselves with a vision of His Ruling Authority in

Pastor Doug Koehler Faith Lutheran Church Oklahoma City, OK Christ the King Sunday November 22, 2009 For Thine Is the Kingdom and the Power and the Glory Daniel 7:9-14 In the name of our Savior and King, dear friends, In God’s Word for today, we have part of a vision that God gave Daniel, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran