Sermons on Rule And Authority:

It Takes A Fool

Contributed by James Snyder on May 29, 2017

A fool is simply someone who acts independently of established authority.

My grandfather’s favorite holiday was April 1. He would spend weeks and sometimes months planning some trick to fool somebody in the family or some friend of his. Nobody could outdo him in this area. The one I remember the most was pulled on his youngest daughter-in-law. She was as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Character Of The Gentile Nations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 1, 2010

Daniel's vision describes the character of the Gentile nations that will rule over the Jews until the return of Jesus.

Go ahead and turn to Daniel chapter 7 in your Bibles this morning. In many ways Daniel 7 is a key passage in our study of the Old Testament prophets, not only because of the information contained in the passage itself, but because of what we can learn about the structure and patterns of Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

We must take authority ocer the things in life we have been given the authority to take. To do less is to invite disaster and defeat

Calming the perfect storm Part 2 Opening: 1. Last week we learned there can be several responses to the reversal that come in our life. a. We can take what life hands us and try and make the best of it b. Get mad, depressed, throw up our hands c. Or we can try and discern what is going on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Touch Not My Anointed?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2011

The pastor is not a dictator, but a ministering leader.

Matt 20:25-28 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2025

In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.

Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:15, Colossians 1:16-17, Hosea 6:6, Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Third in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Prophet. Jesus is asked a question of authority, responsibility, eternity, priority & identity.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 3:The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Mark 11:15-19 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the very prestigious psychologist who was called to testify at a trial? A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New Order Of Christ The Messiah

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2014

To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the New Order? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are living in the New Order of Reformation authored by CHRIST, the Messiah. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:10 (Amplified Bible) 9:10 For [the ceremonies] deal only with clean and unclean meats and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Majestic Is Your God

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

Giving God full supreme authority and power in all of your life.

How Majestic Is Your God? Psalm 8 INTRODUCTION For the next couple of months we will be taking a special journey. We will be traveling through the book of Psalms. Each week, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, we will engulf ourselves in the words of the psalmist. Psalms is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

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

Only Jesus Will Bring Peace To The Earth Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 23, 2020

There will only be peace on earth when Jesus comes again to rule. All Bible references are from the NASB.

We have been examining what the angels were praising God about when they praised God with the words: Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” As we have commented on this over the past few weeks, this peace on earth was directed towards those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To The Supreme Court Justices’ Decision Biblically?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jul 7, 2015

Same-sex marriage has been a controversial issue recently, especially since the SCOTUS decision to legalize same sex marriage. How should we respond biblically?

Nine days ago on June 26, 2015 the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) legalized same sex marriage in all fifty states. How should we, as Christians who believe that the Bible is the Word of God and is the authority for our faith and life, respond to this decision biblically? According to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Is A Probability

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 6, 2007

God’s salvation is sure because He is the author and provider.

Ezra Taft Benson said, “The Lord works from the inside-out. The world works from the outside in. the world would take the people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3, 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Here Comes The Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNJUST RULERS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE SUPREME JUDGE WHO IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY

BIG IDEA: UNJUST RULERS WILL HAVE TO ANSWER TO THE SUPREME JUDGE WHO IS THE FINAL AUTHORITY (:1) INTRODUCTION -- CALL TO ORDER IN THE COURTROOM the Judge is God Himself (in the midst of His own congregation) the unjust rulers and unjust judges are the subjects of judgment I. (:2-4) CASE AGAINST ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002

Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed