Sermons on Respect Authority:

Snakes And Scorpions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2017

Judgment, Authority, Protection, Knowing the Son

FAITH OVER FEAR - Snakes and Scorpions Luke 10:13-24 February 26, 2023 Introduction: Authority is a tough word in our society today. We’ve seen people use it in horrible ways…and we have seen people reject it in protests over and over again as well. Let me first say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spong Vs Spong, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2020

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe?

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe? Word of the Lord What are the Scriptures? Are they the same as the word of the Lord? Writing that he understood the duration of the Babylonian captivity, Daniel refers to the Scriptures as the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-10, Matthew 22:29, Luke 24:25-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfailing Word

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 2, 2023

The authority of Scripture is crucial to our faith. The Bible is either God’s word or mere human opinion.

I give you my word!” How often have we heard this? We hear it from politicians, salespersons, recruiters, unlicensed contractors, and unreliable people in general. When people give us their “word,” how dependable is their word? When they make claims and promises, we need to know their basis of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-37

Denomination: Congregational

"the Inbreaking"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2024

A sermon about acknowledging the impure spirits in ourselves and asking Christ to call them out.

“The Inbreaking” Mark 1:21-28 When I was a Junior and Senior in high school I went through a difficult spell. I had always been one of the “good” kids, but for a number of reasons, I got in with a group of kids who were not mean people but were not heading in the right direction. I felt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Need Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2023

As God has authority over all of life, so Jesus has authority over all of life.

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and that is claimed later on in this chapter. So, He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Prayer For Grace-Filled Believers Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 27, 2023

Notice Paul prays for their spiritual insight, inner strength, and the discovery of God’s endless supply of power. Paul wants God to help the believers discover their purpose and to understand God’s truth, so they can know God better, and be filled to overflowing with God’s power.

Sermon – Paul’s Prayer For Grace-filled Believers Scripture - Ephesians 1:15-23 “Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, 16 I have not stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly, 17 asking God, the glorious Father of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 2 Peter 3:18, James 3:15-17, Psalm 111:10, Romans 12:11-13, Jeremiah 31:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Church And Its Role

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Sep 9, 2023

The church should be a vitally important part of your life.

I. The authority of the church. (vs. 3) A. Supported by the Holy Spirit 1. The church’s actions should be led by the Spirit. (v.28) 2. God moves through His church. 3. This factor should not be ignored. 4. Do not become over individualized that we ignore the work of the church by God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Holder Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

Unlocked Pt. 3 - A Place Holder I. Introduction If you don't believe an unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked, then all you need to do is google bank robbery failures. Watch footage of stupid criminals who push a door open ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:4, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Something About The Name Of Jesus You Need To Know

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 19, 2024

The Believer in Christ can find themselves in the midst of worldly trouble; trouble they never asked for. When confronted by evil men and their agendas we retain an authority in Christ to set at bay unwarranted advances. Its all found in the Name of Jesus.

Video presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPM6oHOYLsg&t The Name of Jesus is our first and last line of defense against human and spiritual violence. It is not merely reciting the name that is powerful, but rather it is the authority that is behind the Name and our position within ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: *other

Patience And Peace In Personal Storms

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 22, 2024

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm… and they said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:39, 41)

There is a reason for every problem and there is a solution to every problem. Problems are a part of life and result from the storms we encounter in life. God does not promise the believer a storm free experience. What He promises is His presence in the storm and His deliverance from the storm. ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Spirit Filled Submission Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

My big idea is Spirit filled people are submissive people.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

Christ calls us to share the thrilling gospel, live as true disciples, and trust His daily presence so His light still shines.

Introduction – The Most Thrilling Story Many years ago, when Adoniram Judson was doing powerful missionary work in Burma, he returned home for furlough and was invited to speak at a church in the United States. The congregation expected an exciting account of danger and heroism—stories of jungle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21, John 8:12, Acts 1:8, Philippians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(2) God Said It Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 30, 2025

John 4 -- Nobleman's Son. The second sign in John's Gospel shows the Word made flesh has limitless authority and power.

Introduction I want to begin today with a simple refrain you may have heard before: God said it. I believe it. And that settles it for me. That little line may sound like something out of a gospel chorus, but it’s actually the heartbeat of the second sign in John’s Gospel. We’re in John chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 107:20, Isaiah 55:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist