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  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    The Transformative Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2024
     | 559 views

    Short lesson about the authority of the Bible and handout. I used ChatGpt to help write both.

    Sermon Title: The Transformative Authority of Scripture Introduction: What Does it Mean to Have Authority? Opening Thought: Authority can often feel like a heavy or even oppressive word. When something has authority, it has a claim on us, a right to direct our thoughts, our lives, and even our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    You Are Predestined To Rule Over All Creation (3) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
     | 6,071 views

    We Christians shall EXERCISE the AUTHORITY of Christ, by the POWER of the Holy Spirit. We are PREDESTINED to CAST OUT the devil, which is Satan, and his demons that TORMENT our brethren DAY and NIGHT, to the ETERNAL FIRE, the “Lake of Fire”. Our issue is

    And God said, “Let Us make MAN in our IMAGE, after our LIKENESS: and LET THEM HAVE DOMINION… OVER ALL the earth… So God CREATED MAN in HIS OWN IMAGE, in the IMAGE OF GOD created he him; male and female created he them. And God BLESSED them, and God said unto them, be FRUITFUL, and MULTIPLY, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Presence Of Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 5, 2019
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    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019

    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-41 Intro I want to begin with a word… a topic. And give us each a second see what comes to mind. “Authority” When you think of authority… what comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    James Son Of Zebedee - Authority In Action Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,697 views

    When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.

    Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wrong About Authority

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 785 views

    When Jesus was challenged to name His authority to teach, he exposed His interlocutors as incapable of assessing His answer even were He to deign give it.

    “When [Jesus] 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?’ Jesus answered them, ‘I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Amazing Authority Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 702 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' unique teaching style, emphasizing His wisdom, alignment of actions with words, and awe-inspiring authority as a model for Christian living.

    Good morning, my cherished siblings in Christ. It's a joy to be here with you today, to stand at the threshold of God's Word together, to knock and to find that the door is always open to us. We are about to embark on an exploration of a passage from the Gospel of Matthew, a passage that shines a ...read more

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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Authority And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    In this brief greeting to the Galatians Paul summarizes his authority and his gospel.

    Scripture Throughout human history, every person at some time or another has wrestled with the basic question of the human heart: “How can I find true happiness? How can I obtain peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear?” Many solutions have been suggested. These include religion, rigorous ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Authority Of The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,941 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Authorized Personnel Only Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,913 views

    Exposition of Mark 11:27-33 about the authority of Jesus and its source

    Text: Mark 11:27-33, Title: Authorized Personnel Only, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: All the signs that say “authorized personnel only,” the ones at the Jacksonville Zoo that said “only snakes and authorized humans.” And those signs on interstate crossovers… B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Not The Author Of Confusion PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,941 views

    Understand that God is a God of peace and unity, not confusion, and we must stand firm in this truth against the enemy's tactics of confusion, knowing that Christ has already won the victory.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to dive into a profound truth found in the very heart of 1 Corinthians 14:33, which says, "For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." This verse is a powerful reminder of God's plan for unity, ...read more

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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Jesus Came To Put The Kingom Of God Back Into This World, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Jeus came to earth with the power and authority of God to setup his kingdom on earth again and to prepare his sons on the earth to take over.

    Kingdom Life Jesus came to put the kingdom of God back into this world, Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's Rule Over The Nations

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,434 views

    As we traced the Sovereignty of God through the Bible, one of the most frequent references to its concerns His Sovereignty over nations and governments. One of the references in the bible is in Romans 13:1-7.

    God’s Rule Over the Nations Romans 13:1-7 Introduction As we traced the Sovereignty of God through the Bible, one of the most frequent references to its concerns His Sovereignty over nations and governments. One of the references in the bible is in Romans 13:1-7. Here is the theme of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respect Civil Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,179 views

    Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

    1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recognizing Gods Authority

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,831 views

    God is God! He is to be Supreme in our lives. We need to recognize His authority over us and have regard for His Word to us.

    Recognizing God’s Authority Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." INTRODUCTION: Tom Eliff in his book Unbreakable lays out seven pillars for Kingdom Families, families that will have a positive impact on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Develop A Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 4,677 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    When youth move into adulthood with high Christian values, they get a head start in life and will thankfully escape many pitfalls! Parents can’t make children have character. They can, however, provide the framework for positive growth by taking advantage of an infallible textbook – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist