Sermons on recognizing gods authority:

Servants By God's Authority

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004

Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Authority Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011

The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the idea espoused that because times have changed the Bible does not fit our day. The truth, of course is just the opposite.

“The Authority of the Word of God.” Matthew 5:17-20 The biblical teaching of the absolute moral standards of God’s word has fallen on hard times. We continually in our day hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Authority? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005

How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Covered By The Authority Of God Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002

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

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Authority And The Fear Of God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 24, 2010

Matthew 8 demonstrates Jesus’ authority in miracles and ministry. Jesus’ words and works show us the depth and extent of His authority. Our call is to walk under that suthority as we hear and heed his instruction.

Matthew 7 ends with the amazement of the crowds who heard Jesus teachings. They observed that Jesus spoke with authority and not as their teachers of the law or scribes. We noticed several passages last week about the fear of the Lord and its importance to our lives as Christians. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing The Truth

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2023

The following sermon in reviewing John 3:24, 4:1-6 will describe how to test the spirits and discern what is true from what is falsehood.

Recognizing the Truth 1 John 3:24 – 4:1-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We live in a world where truth is illusive and the fabrication of an individual’s mind. In rejecting any concept of absolute truth, one is tempted to swim amongst the masses in a sea of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The King!

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 13, 2011

Palm Sunday is a time when we see Jesus enter into Jerusalem, BUT, did the people really see Jesus for the King He is, or the King they wanted Him to be?

RECOGNIZE THE KING (All my sermons use illustrations found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) I have often wondered how many people would recognize Jesus if He were to walk amongst us today? Now I know that Jesus is “with us,” but that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not The Author Of Confusion

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 22, 2022

Whenever there is confusion, it can't be from God. Wherever there is confusion, God is not there. God is the God of peace, and His presence is characterized by peace.

God is not the Author of Confusion Study Text: 1 Corinthians 14: 31 - 33 Introduction: - The Bible states categorically, that God is not the author of confusion. This is true not only in the case in our text, but in all aspects of life. - Confusion divides, separates, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Robert Allen on Dec 14, 2013

How it is possible to celebrate the birth of Jesus and not understand who He is.

Not Recognizing Jesus John 1: 1-18 Could we be so busy that we wouldn’t recognize Jesus if He came among us today? The text today says that the world did that very thing. Christmas is really all about God becoming flesh in the form of man, in the form of His own creation. God, in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize The Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023

This sermon explores the manifestation, mystery, and mission of Jesus, encouraging believers to deepen their understanding and love for the Savior through Scripture.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am truly blessed to stand before you today, on this beautiful day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by our shared faith and our love for our Savior. We are bound together by the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: Messiah

I Recognize That Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

Without interpretation, words spoken using the gift of tongues are unrecognizable. If people do not recognize – do not understand the words that you are using, then your words will have no meaning to them. All of your speaking will be worthless.

December 1, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” INTRODUCTION Our family did not go anywhere over the Thanksgiving holiday this year. In the past, we would drive however long it took to get us to either my family’s house or Tammy’s family’s house. In my case, it would take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Godliness Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

How do we recognize and pursue Godliness? 1. We stay away from evil influences. 2. We follow the teachings of scripture. 3. We anticipate divine blessing.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE GODLINESS PSALMS 1 1. Illus. of two magazine articles • One was on famous femal movie star. She talked about her desire to accumulate wealth, popularity, and sexual promiscuity. “I’m not happy, and I don’t even know anybody who is!” • The other article was about Mother Teresa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Recognizes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 10, 2012

The Father warned Jesus about how the Pharisees added words to what he was doing. The Pharisees were lying out their teeth.

Our Father, whose thrown is all around us in heaven, knows everything. When I say everything, I mean nothing has happen or will happen without him knowing about it. Yes the Father has power unlike anyone else. He can stop or allow anything from happening whether good or bad. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

Recognize The Bonafide

Contributed by George Warner on Aug 30, 2022

Bonafide apostles exist today but there are not many of them

There is an old saying that It takes one to know one. End quote. When a human sees another human the first human knows that the second human is not a dog. When a dog sees another dog the first dog knows that the second dog is not a human. Apostles are rare nowadays. Therefore if you are not an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:12-15