Sermons on Spiritual Authority:

Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Mar 29, 2001

A study of Jesus’ answers to the Jewish leaders on whether it was right to pay taxes to Caesar.

Between Two Worlds: Our Civil & Spiritual Responsibilities Luke 20:20-26 Some wise wag said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in session!” A man on vacation was strolling along outside his hotel in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Dominion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 1 Scriptures: Eph. 1:13; 5:1; John 1:12; 2 Cor. 5:17; Ezek. 22:30 Introduction You have heard Pastor Fulks, Rev. Welcome and I say for months that we all need to understand who we are and whose we are. This is not something that happens overnight, but it comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Dominion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 8:14-17, 23-27; Luke 9:1-2, 10; 10:1-17; John 14:12- 14; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: In my message last week, I gave you examples from the Old Testament of where God had given man dominion and expected man to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I've Got A Reason To Listen!

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

An apologetic for the authority of the Bible

You've all played a game called "gossip" that points out the weakness of spoken words: A minister, a few years ago, tells his associate: "Next Sunday, at 10:00 p.m., Hailey's comet will appear here. This happens only once every 75 years. Have the SS classes arrange everyone outside to watch this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying In The Fight: Spiritual Warfare In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 26, 2019

Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? This sermon makes the case that spiritual warfare is very real, and that at the end of the day we all serve one side or the other, whether we want to admit it or not.

INTRODUCTION Do you believe in spiritual warfare? Do you believe there are forces around us, influencing our lives, which are battling for control of our world? It sounds sort of conspiratorial doesn’t it? It sounds like something that drives the plot of a movie, or maybe a sensationalist blog ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Ezekiel 28:13-19, Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Dealing With Blind Spots

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 14, 2017

In this message we look at the first instance of a man who was healed by Jesus and then thrown out of the synagogue. The pharisees were alive and well and still are.

“Dealing with blind Spots” John 9 Yes it’s a lengthy passage but to know the whole story we must read the whole story. So last week we looked at Jesus changing the water to wine. That was the first sign Jesus performed. This is the sixth. Remember that a sign is a miracle that always points to a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 25, 2016

The heart of spirituality. Thinking outside the walls of the church. Core concerns of God. Ministry. Two options: "pass by" or "go and do."

GO AND DO LIKEWISE Luke 10:25-37 We live in a world of visual images and sound bites. It is hard for most people today to imagine the whole family sitting around a radio and listening to the president speak each week for 30 minutes as was very common in the 1930’s-40’s. In our Media ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand Me Some Wood For The Fire

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2017

We need to add the fire in our lives.

HAND ME SOME WOOD FOR THE FIRE Proverbs 26: 20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. Churches need spiritual fires. So I am asking you to throw some wood on the fire. We can’t have a fire ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities That A Mature Christian Strives For SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Benchmarks for maturing in Christ

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow in our faith. As we come together this morning, we are embarking on a journey, a journey of spiritual growth and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth

Gifts Given By Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of spiritual gifts, their role in equipping believers for ministry, and how to discover, understand, and utilize them for God's glory.

Good morning, dear friends! How blessed we are to gather together in the house of the Lord, to soak in His Word and to seek His wisdom. We have before us a topic of profound significance, a topic that is as essential to our Christian walk as the very air we breathe. We are here to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Topics: Spiritual Gifts

Discipline Of Confession PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of confession, the dangers of self-deception, and the liberating freedom found in Christ's forgiveness and redemption.

Welcome, dear friends and family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united under the banner of Christ's love. We come together, bringing with us the joys and burdens, the triumphs and trials of our lives, knowing that in this sacred space, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Discipline Of Fellowship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon encourages self-reflection on our fellowship with Christ and each other, urging us to walk in God's light and live out His truth.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective, united by a love for our Savior and a desire to grow deeper in our understanding of His word. Today we gather under the banner of fellowship, fulfillment, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:2-7

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines

Transformation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon encourages transformation into Christ-likeness, pleasing God through inner change, cultivating spiritual fruits, and resisting worldly conformity.

Welcome, dear friends! I am so glad you are here with us today. You are not here by accident. God has a purpose for you being here. He has a message He wants to whisper into your heart. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as a family, bound by the love of Christ. We are here to seek ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Topics: Spiritual Transformation

Not Playing Favorites PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to love without bias, bear each other's burdens, and value spiritual richness over material wealth, reflecting God's heart in all relationships.

Welcome, dear family in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we stand on the common ground of God's grace, united in our pursuit of His wisdom and truth. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Yes, we are here because our Heavenly Father has a message for us, a message that can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Topics: Materialism, Spirituality

The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to rely on God's strength and armor to stand firm against spiritual struggles and worldly temptations.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the name of our Lord, to share in the warmth of His love, and to seek wisdom from His Holy Word. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and our minds are ready to receive the divine message He has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Topics: Spiritual Warfare