Sermons on Sovereign Authority:

The Authority Principle

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 13: 1 – 14

Romans 13: 1 – 14 The authority principle 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Authorities Distinguished Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 19, 2021

The plot was to twist Jesus' words in order to accuse Him. To accomplish this trickery Jewish authorities, attempt to implicate Jesus in rebellion against the Roman Government.

LUKE 20: 20-26 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] AUTHORITIES DISTINGUISHED [Roman 13:1–7] The leaders now step back from personally trying to discredit the popular teacher. They hire spies to do their dirty work hoping to catch Jesus off guard as the spies’ act interested and innocent. Christ though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

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

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

An Apostle Of Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

All through history the primary battle has been the one over authority. Paul won out and the New Testament became the primary authority for the church.

Charles Dickens tells of how men react to bad news. Martin Chuzzlewit learns that the 50 acre tract in America in which he had invested all his savings turns out to be a hideous swamp. He sinks into a fever because of his sorrow, but Mark Topley who savings were also sunk in that same swamp ...read more

. A Living Authority Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

It is Paul's goal to see that Christians put Jesus where He belongs, and that is in the place of supreme authority.

A Christian school teacher offered a dollar to the one who could give her the name of the most famous man in history. She wanted them to say Jesus, of course. They all began to shout out names like Washington, Lincoln, Edison, and Columbus, and finally a little Jewish boy said Jesus. When he came ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

The Authority Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2021

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

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of The Son Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2016

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

Scripture: John 5:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 26, 2014

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

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Believers' Authority Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

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

Scripture: Luke 10:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

By His Authority. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2020

Paul continues to answer his critics in Corinth, and we are faced with the same problem we had before; we are only hearing one side of the argument, Paul’s side, and we can only deduce what the criticisms were from Paul’s reply to them.

December 10, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.2: By his Authority. (10:7-11). 2nd Corinthians 10:7-11 (NKJV) 7 Do you look at things according to the outward appearance? If anyone is convinced in himself that he is Christ's, let him again ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

By Whose Authority

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 24, 2017

The church leaders challenge Jesus and question His authority

Community Family Fellowship This week’s Readings October 1, 2017 COMMUNION SUNDAY I hope and pray that you continue to pray and extend a hand to every victim of these past Hurricanes that have left so many victims with great lost in their wake. Sunday Reading and Message Overview Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-21, Matthew 3:7-12, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Authority

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 30, 2017

If we recognise Jesus's authority as divine, then we are forced to listen to Him and allow him to impact our lives. If Jesus is the Word of God and the Scriptures are also the Word of God, then we need allow Scripture to impact our lives too.

Authority. Our passage this morning is all about authority. We live in a society in which authority is very important but which is being challenged. We see anarchy is around us too. Even law enforcers like the police need authority to enter your house. Otherwise any evidence found without the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32, Matthew 21:1

Denomination: Anglican

By What Authority?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014

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

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Authority Of The Word Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 14, 2014

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

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Authority Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

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

Scripture: Psalm 91:13

Denomination: Other