Sermons on Rulers Or Authorities:

Jesus - The Answer To Our Soul's Discontentment

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on May 7, 2001

The Rich Young Ruler illustrates that when one turns away from Christ he sacrifices that which he really needs to keep that which he only wants.

“Jesus – The Answer to Our Soul’s Discontentment” Mark 10:17-31 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Put On The Whole Armor

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Arming ourselves with the armor of God will protect against Satan.

Wear the Full Armor of God Ephesians 6 (NCV) 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his great power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can fight against the devil’s evil tricks. 12Our fight is not against people on earth but against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chasing After The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

A cry to continue to chase after the faith

Title: The supremacy of Christ Text: Colossians 1:15-23 Introduction "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-30, Ezekiel 22:30, Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Christmas Trees

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

The cross is more important than the tree.

Christmas Trees December 21, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The cross is more important than the tree. Focus Passage: Luke 23:33-43 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: We put our presents under the tree, but God put His present on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Made Of? Part 1: The Source Of Our Strength Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 10, 2009

A vision-casting 4 part series on our core values as a church.

What Are We Made Of? The DNA of Millville Avenue † Key Thought † Key Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 Icebreaker: Today, I want to lay a foundation for what we’re going to talk about for the next 3 weeks. Intro: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-29, Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Take A.i.m. And Always Respect The King Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

In this message we will discuss the hermeneutical principles of authors intended means and context.

Take AIM Always Respect The King Maple Grove… 2000 years a David… a king, a warrior, a worshipper, a man who chased after the heart of God... wrote the following Psalm about how he felt about the Words of God. The instruction of the LORD is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 19:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Camel Squeezed Out From Tail To Snout

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Jesus call to discipleship is a call of sacrifice. Anything that stands in the way of answering that call must be deserted. This truth is shown through the encounter of Jesus with the rich young ruler.

Little did I know when I planned this sermon, that we would have a live camel at VBS this year. At any rate, I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lacking Just One Thing

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2010

The Rich Young Ruler missed Heaven and never really knew Jesus because he lacked just one thing. Do we lack the same thing?

How the heart of God must ache for His people who often live far below the place in God where God intends for them to be. I often wonder, “God, am I all that you want be to be? Am I living in a manner that is pleasing to you? Are my goals in sync with your will?” I want so much to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nicodemus And Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 22, 2022

Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish sect of influential Pharisees and a member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court. Nicodemus held the prominent position as ruler of the Pharisees, an enormously powerful position.

Nicodemus Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin mentioned in three places in the Gospel of John. Nicodemus Feast Day: August 2 (Eastern Orthodox Church & Byzantine-rite Catholic Churches) August 3 (Roman-rite Catholic Church). Died: Judea Born: Galilee Attributes: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Did Any Other God Ever Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 4, 2025

Why did all these men and women give up their lives instead of pledging fealty to the insane political rulers of the day, whether they be Roman emperors or a Nazi dictator?

Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Course 2025 I call this the week of martyrs. Jakob Gapp, a Marianist Austrian priest, had boldly preached love for all races and rejection of Nazism since 1938. He was beheaded this week in 1943 by the Gestapo. Today we celebrate Sister Teresa Benedicta of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Psalm 77:12-16, Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 77:20

Denomination: Catholic

Prayer Against Evil People Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 24, 2025

We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

1. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen. Almighty Lord, hear me when I cry out to you, oh God who brings justice in the midst of my affliction. I implore you to extend your mighty hand to remove all suffering and sorrow from my life. May every tear be wiped away and may my ...read more

Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 18

Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 18 Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 7, 2006

So what is this message, what is the wisdom of God that transcends mans wisdom, this is the foolishness that is preached, so that God is pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those who believe

What would you have done? Allow your mind to open for a moment, drift with me and consider If you were God, think of it if you had the power to create all things as he has and the power to know all things as he does and no one could tell you what to do… Then In your wisdom oh mighty one what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational