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  • Terry Hovey avatar

    Respecting Authority, Honoring Conscience: A Christian Response To Lawlessness

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 21, 2026
     | 244 views

    Many of you have seen the news reports from Minnesota, where protesters have disrupted peaceful church services...

    Respecting Authority, Honoring Conscience: A Christian Response to Lawlessness Romans 13:1-7 Intro: The Confusion We Face Brothers and sisters, we gather this morning in troubling times. Many of you have seen the news reports from Minnesota, where protesters have disrupted peaceful church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Relating To God's "other" Ministers Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 10, 2022
     | 1,756 views

    How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!

    How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Bible Authority For Salvation- Baptism Series

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 19, 2021
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    Bible Authority for Salvation- Baptism The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. Does the Bible not have an authoritative process to make this easy? I believe it answers all questions that we have. What does the bible say about baptism?

    The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. There have been disagreements over who is to be baptized- infants or adults. Disagreements over how people should be baptized, by sprinkling, pouring water over one’s head or immersing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Defense Of God Given Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 6,720 views

    Those called of God are to use their spiritual authority to build people up & not to tear down. Those who have been granted authority in Christ have within them the ability to call forth the true exercise of authority.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A DEFENSE OF GOD GIVEN AUTHORITY As I read these words, I am appalled at the attacks that were leveled at Paul and the pain he must have felt. What spiritual battles he must have fought yet he still maintained the meekness and gentleness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Captain Of The Lord’s Host Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 6, 2025
     | 467 views

    Every battle belongs to the Lord; He is the true Commander who leads His people to victory when they submit to His authority.

    THE CAPTAIN OF THE LORD’S HOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 5:13-15 Key Verse: “And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?” — Joshua 5:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris McCall avatar

    The Blessing Of Frustration

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 25, 2025
     | 325 views

    There is a blessing that comes out of our frustration when we give ourselves to something bigger than us.

    Psalm 31:14-15 TPT I’m desperate, Lord! I throw myself upon You, for You alone are my God! My life, my every moment, my destiny—it’s all in Your hands. So I know You can deliver me from those who persecute me relentlessly. I think that I'm speaking to people today who, at some point, find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,537 views

    Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Desire For Power Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    THE DESIRE FOR POWER IS OFTEN THE DOORWAY FOR THE DEMONIC. These men couldn't be bound by chains but they were certainly bound by Satan. They were almost completely under the control Satan, enslaved to him.

    Part 15 - Matthew 8:28-34 - AN UNHEALTHY DESIRE FOR POWER My daughter and son-in-law once lived in Parramatta in Sydney, quite near an old cemetery. It had historic significance for Sydney and was protected, I think, by the national trust. It angered me when it was vandalised. A part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Thy Way-Jesus And The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2020
     | 3,373 views

    He had all the "right stuff", humanly speaking, but he knew something was wrong. He ran to Jesus, listened to Jesus, but walked away. "Go thy way" wasn't something he wanted to do.

    Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO, 2014 This is not an exact transcription Background: When an event in Scripture is recorded once, it’s clearly important. This event was mentioned in three of the four Gospels! This event took place shortly before the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The King Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 16, 2025
     | 405 views

    Jesus Christ, as the King of Glory, reigns supreme with unmatched authority, splendour, and power over all creation and the affairs of men.

    JESUS THE KING OF GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:7-10 Key Verse: “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.” – Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 13: The Christian And Governmental Authority

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2022
     | 1,616 views

    What can Peter teach us about how to live the Christian life when the government persecutes us?

    The Christian and Governmental Authority 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction In the USA, where I live, there is no more odious word in the English language than “submission.” No one here wants to submit. They don’t want to submit to government. They don’t want to submit to their boss. Women don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 1 - Matthew 10:1 - How Do I Pray When He Has Inoperable Brain Tumors? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 22, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    When I read Matthew 10, I wonder about John, a man with inoperable brain tumors. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if John had lived in Jesus days. But what can I do now?

    Part 1 - Matthew 10:1 - HOW DO I PRAY FOR SOMEONE WITH INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMORS? The other day I met a man with INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMORS. John (not his real name) made a commitment to Christ many years ago and has an ASSURANCE OF ETERNAL LIFE. We had a great conversation together. He is an amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Wilson avatar

    Pratical Ways To Honor Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 14,373 views

    this series deals with how to honor authorities within our lives.

    Honoring Authority, part 3 Practical Ways of Honoring Authority Definitions Honoring authority is to respect and value those in authority over you because of the influence and responsibility they carry for your life. Opening Review Romans 13:1 „h Every person alive is under some type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Vindication Of Paul's Apostolic Authority

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1.

    THE REALITY OF HIS AUTHORITY (10:1-18) 1. His readiness (and reluctance) to exercise his authority (:1-6) Reply to the charge of cowardice 2. His powerful pesonal presence --consistent with his strong letters (:7-11) Reply to the charge of weakness 3. His legitimate sphere of authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible