Sermons on Respect Authority:

The Bible Is Autoreactive And Inerrant Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed in the authority of Scripture

A. JESUS BELIEVED IN THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE 1. Because Jesus is God, He has always known Scripture. “My word is forever settled in heaven” (Ps. 119:89, BBJ). 2. Jesus, along with the Father and Holy Spirit, gave the Scriptures to Old Testament writers. “No word of prophecy was written by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed Part V: Fear God Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 6, 2013

Obviously, obedience and respect for God is an essential element to obtaining God's blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Five We’re continuing to explore the theme – “How to be Blessed.” Once again, I want to remind you that we are not using the definition to express the ability to get rich or to simply access positive things in our lives. Instead our threefold ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019

In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:72, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friend Or Foe? Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Oct 31, 2002

Authority and Accountability

Friend or Foe? Authority and Accountability Introduction Leaders are involved with authority. One of the things that people instantly recognized about Jesus was that he had authority. He spoke with authority He acted with authority He lived with authority He taught with authority And at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day - 2004

Contributed by Steve Klink on May 30, 2004

Respecting the sacrifice of those who bought our freedom with their lives.

“In New York harbor stands a lady, With a torch raised to the sky. And all who see her, know she stands for Liberty for you and I. I’m so proud to be called an American To be named with the brave and the free. I will honor our flag and our trust in God, And the Statue of Liberty.” Memorial - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open Door Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 11, 2007

This is one of three sermons from my respected pastors series.

AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-8 My brothers and my sisters, this week’s Respected Pastors Series sermon by Pastor Maxwell Washington of St Matthews Baptist Church turns our attention to the book of Revelation. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Honor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016

Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lets Talk About... Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015

The God given gift of sex is to be used in mutual respect as an expression of love to one another.

Let's Talk About... Text: 1 Cor. 6:18-7:7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Bruce Wilkinson, author of Prayer of Jabez, said: Sexual immorality is a threshold sin. On one side of the threshold is immorality and on the other is purity. On one side are guilt, lying, deceit, addiction, and shame, an ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Witnessing In The Light Of Eternity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 12, 2023

Speaking with authority in the face of opposition.

WITNESSING IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY. Luke 12:1-12. LUKE 12:1. Crowds of people were thronging Jesus, so much so that they trampled upon one another. But Jesus’ priority was to speak “to His disciples first.” He began to say, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2019

In understanding and submitting to Jesus authority, Matthew 21:23-32 shows us: 1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23), 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27), 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a)

Matthew 21:23–32 23 And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” 24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

Commission To Do A Mission

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or

COMMISSION 1 a) an authorization to perform certain duties or tasks, or to take on certain powers b) a document giving such authorization 2 authority to act in behalf of another 3 that which a person is authorized to do for another 4 the state of being authorized to perform certain duties or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Beyond Citizenship

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Authority comes from God and applies to the way we regard our government and others who are in positions of authority.

Where do citizenship and Christianity meet? Millions have struggled with this question. A vocal minority in our nation seems bent on convincing us that they never should meet – that a person’s religious convictions shouldn’t interfere with his civil life. Should the President talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To The Corinthian Church Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

Paul's authority to write to this church. Who is Sosthenes. The source of Paul's apostolic Authority.

Introduction A. The human author of this letter was Paul, Saul of Tarshish 1. I am not going to spend a whole lot of time introducing Paul, except to say that Saul, his former name means “Prayed for” 2. Paul, on the other hand, means “small” a. Saul is a somewhat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Guard Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

Fifth Commandment: Attitudes Toward Authority

Honor Guard Introduction Speeder Finagles Way Out of Ticket A police officer pulled a man over for speeding and asked to see his driver’s license Calmly, the driver responded: I don’t have one. I had it suspended when I got my fifth DUI. Officer: May I see your registration? Driver: It’s not my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Treating Holy Things With Reverence Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 6, 2024

It's important to note that the Bible does teach us to treat sacred things with reverence and respect.

To be holy means to be set apart for God's purpose. It means to be dedicated to Him and His service. In 1 Peter 1:15-16, it says, "But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" We are called to be holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:15-16