Sermons on Respect Authority:

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ.

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Introduction: A Call to More Than Belief Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ. Today, we hear again the call of Christ—not only to come to Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:29, Matthew 11:29, Luke 9:23-24, Mark 8:34-35, Matthew 16:24-25, Colossians 1:16-17, John 14:16-17, Romans 10:9, Philippians 2:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2025

When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? “go and make disciples.”

Go! And Make Disciples - Matthew 28:19 Introduction: A Commission, Not a Suggestion When Jesus speaks His final words before ascending to heaven, we must lean in with reverence. Last words carry weight. And what were the last words of our risen Saviour to His followers? Matthew 28:19 (NLT): ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9, Acts 3:19, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022

One of the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1). Jesus said that prayer should not be a way to get attention and praise from people. It is wrong to pray to impress people. It should be done with a right heart toward God.

The Lord's Prayer Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Basis Of Obedience & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012

The believer who craves to grow more Christ-like must go to the Advocate & through Jesus' sacrifice find the cleansing & the conviction necessary to leave the horror of sin. Those who have done so will abide in God’s Word & walk in Christ-likeness.

1 JOHN 2:1-6 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE BASIS OF OBEDIENCE AND FORGIVENESS [John 14:23-24] The Apostle continues discussing the believers condition and conduct which he has personally discovered by walking in God’s light. Having revealed that even Christians sin daily, John goes on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Happy Blessing Of Revelation Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2010

Summary of the 1st three “Be Happy” attitudes from Revelation.

The 7 “Be Happy” blessings of Revelation pt 4 Summary of the 1st three “Be Happy” attitudes from Revelation: 1. Revelation 1:3: "Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of Persecution? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2018

Paul said that he hoped that he might share in Jesus' suffering. Seriously? Why would he want that?

An extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was made comfortable in the reclining dental chair a numbing agent was injected around the tooth, and then the dentist left the room for a few minutes while the medication took hold. When the dentist returned, the patient was standing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That We Love Mercy (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. That We Love Mercy E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Word Is A Lamp To My Feet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 1, 2022

If there are parts of the Bible you follow and parts of the Bible you don’t, I want to ask you a question: what source of truth is greater than the Bible? Where do you turn for real truth, true truth? Where do you go for wisdom?

The Bible is so available; it’s as close as reaching out our hand. The Bible is on our phones and our nightstands in hotels all across our nation. The Bible is handed down from generation to generation. Around eighty million Bibles are printed every year and it is thought that there are between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:113-152, Psalm 119:17-18, John 16:13, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Corinthians 2:12, Psalm 119:11, Numbers 22:31, Psalm 119:36-37, Matthew 6:25, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 18:4, Luke 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 11 - A Night That Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 8, 2024

We have a mighty God who can turn things around overnight. If only we can trust God and commit everything to Him in prayer, we will experience God’s miraculous intervention in our seemingly impossible situations.

We read in Genesis 19:27-28, “Early the next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood in the presence of the LORD. He looked down at Sodom and Gomorrah and the whole valley and saw rising from the land, like smoke from a huge furnace.” (GNB) God had revealed to Abraham that He was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28, Genesis 19:24-25, Matthew 11:28, Genesis 19:29, 2 Kings 19:16, 2 Kings 19:35, Deuteronomy 28:7, Genesis 31:22-24, Genesis 31:29, Psalm 23:5, Exodus 2:23, Exodus 12:28-29, Exodus 12:31, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Trust The Omnipotent God Of The Bible – Not Human Theory

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 27, 2025

Who will you trust—an all-powerful, all-knowing, eternal God… or the constantly changing, often contradictory theories of limited human beings? Today, our world is confused, anxious, and spiritually starving because it is trusting human theory instead of divine revelation.

Go! and Trust the Omnipotent God of the Bible – Not Human Theory Introduction: Let me begin with a simple question: Who will you trust—an all-powerful, all-knowing, eternal God… or the constantly changing, often contradictory theories of limited human beings? Today, our world is confused, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:3-5, Psalm 119:160, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 11:3, Malachi 3:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commandment 8 Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

THe love affair with stuff

Thou shalt not steal Exodus 20:1-15 Tom invited his mom over for dinner. She was from out of town and she really wrestled with the fact that he was living with a girl but as he said, Julie was just a roommate, who had been a friend of a friend and it was cheaper than living alone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jude – A Bond-Servant Of Jesus Christ And Brother Of James - Jude 1 V 1-2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022

Jude was a remarkable man. He grew up with Jesus as His brother and did not believe until the cross. His letter is very special and we are going to look at every verse of it. I think we will be thrilled at what this book contains for us. Let us begin and dig the treasures.

JUDE – A BOND-SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST AND BROTHER OF JAMES - Jude 1 v 1-2 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 1. Jude 1 v 1-2 Jude 1 v 1 “Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ. Jude 1 v 2 May mercy ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2, Mark 6:1-4, Matthew 1:23-25, Psalm 69:7-9, John 7:2-5, Acts 1:12-14, James 1:1, Matthew 22:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 1:4, 2 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That We Walk Humbly (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. That We Walk Humbly Remarks. 1. This is lesson 3, in the sermon-series entitled: we will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2022

Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the world. In the Kingdom of heaven, people who have nothing to offer God are accepted.

Main Point: God wants us to spend time with Him in prayer. Key Verse: Jesus often went away to be by Himself and pray. - Luke 5:16 Background/Review Jesus had come to earth to bring the Kingdom of God to men. Jesus made it clear that things in the Kingdom were very different from things in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist