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  • Mark Engler avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
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    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,314 views

    Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

    By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Authority Of The Word Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014
     | 7,511 views

    A sermon on the authority of the Word, the Bible, for the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, Word Driven chapter)

    HoHum: My father in law was asked to intermediate in a dispute between a preacher and the elders/ deacons. In a heated meeting the preacher was talking how the Bible related to the issue at hand. One leader said something like this, “Well, the Bible might say that but I feel...” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lawful Authority Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 3,849 views

    Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

    Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Authority Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,840 views

    The Apostolic witness, the testimony Holy Scriptures, & the Holy Spirit’s conformation in the heart & life are the basis for our Christian faith. These witnesses give powerful testimony to the veracity of God’s Witness to mankind.

    2 PETER 1: 16-21 [Our Precious Faith Series] THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE [Matthew 17:1-8] This paragraph is a strong statement on the inspiration of Scripture. Peter affirms that the Old Testament Prophets wrote God’s message to man. He then groups himself and the others apostles in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servants Authority Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,835 views

    The Authority of Jesus

    Reading: Mark chapter 1 verses 12-28. Ill: The British PM David Cameron took his cabinet out for a meal; • The waiter asked him; “Sir, what would you like to eat?” • David Cameron replied; “I’ll have the roast beef please”, • The waiter then said; “And what about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    The Authority Of The Believer

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 25, 2012
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     | 11,394 views

    To help God's people realize in a deeper and greater sense what we have and often are not useing. To encourage all to use what we have at our disposal.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER INTRO: A. The word authority is used thirty-seven times beginning in Easter 9:29 – Revelation 13:2. a. It means the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action or make final decisions. b. This authority or power is delegated by someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Believers' Authority Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
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     | 20,746 views

    A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

    The secret of victory in this kingdom is the authority bestowed on us. Satan and demons bows to men who have genuine authority and know it. Acts 19:14 – The seven sons of Sceva failed woefully because they had no authority though they used the name of Jesus. Luke. 10:17 – The seventy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Authority Of The Son Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2016
     | 5,832 views

    Jesus always has been, He is, and in the future still will be - God. Our instruction is to understand that, learn from the testimony of god's Word, and teach it to others.

    The Authority of the Son John 5:1-30 Introduction Rev Mike Moseley preaching ∆ Point 1 – Jesus always has been God ∆ Point 2 – Jesus offers salvation today ∆ Point 3 – Jesus will be God in the future and will judge sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Authority Acknowledged

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016
     | 5,148 views

    Why did God create mankind and establish a relationship with man? Why did God speak through prophets, through angels, and why did He send Jesus?

    AUTHORITY ACKNOWLEDGED John 2:1-16 People are curious about many things. Some are trivial and others are quite profound. Many questions we raise do not have clearly defined answers and we often wind up with a multitude of opinions that are likely to be in conflict. Many of life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Authority

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2022
     | 1,165 views

    Jesus demonstrated that the religious authorities did not have the authority to create laws for the people which violated God's Torah.

    Religious Authority John 5:1-18 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 5:1 After these things there was aa feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by athe sheep gate a pool, which is called bin 1Hebrew 2Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Submitting To Authority Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023
     | 2,088 views

    Today we are going to explore what is written in the Word of God (talk about authority!) when it comes to submitting to authority.

    Submitting to Authority Part 4 of A study through Peter July 2nd 2023 We are in the book of 1 Peter, a letter to the church written by a fellow who was an uneducated fisherman, who was called by Jesus to be one of His closest followers, was well-known for speaking his mind, acting without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Our Authority Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    Adam was able to exercise this power over creation with the word of his mouth, until the day he disobeyed the command of God. The day Adam and Eve disobeyed, they lost this authority that God had bestowed on them.

    Psalm 91 - Study 32 - Our Authority We read in Psalm 91:13, “You will have power to trample on lions and poisonous snakes.” (ERV) Our studies on Psalm 91 hitherto have described in detail the protection that is available to those who have made the Lord their refuge and dwelling place. Psalm 91 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Authority Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2021
     | 4,710 views

    By healing the centurion’s servant, Jesus establishes his power over the material world, but it’s the spiritual reality of faith to which Jesus draws our attention.

    INTRODUCTION • Most of us are acquainted with the ideas of formal and informal authority. • Formal authority is attached to someone’s title or position. • More often, though, people have informal authority over us. • We’ll listen to the people we trust and do what they ask because we trust them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Question Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,094 views

    Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

    LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist