Sermons on The Author Of Faith:

Walk In Faith - Understanding God Is Sovereign Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

Jesus said that, "all authority has been given to Him on heaven and earth." This is His claim of absolute sovereignty. This means that He is the boss of everything.

Have you ever had a boss you didn't like? According to Forbes magazine over 2 million Americans quit their job every month because they don't like their job. Of those 2 million 31% didn't like their boss. For those who hate to do the math that is about 620,000 people a month who quit because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simple Faith

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 8, 2007

Even with the simple faith of a mustard seed, God can do incredible things through us.

Simple Faith Luke 17:5-6 October 7, 2007 There was a great story in the September 2007 issue of Reader’s Digest. It goes like this: “What’s that?” asked my young patient’s father as I hung a bag of IV fluids over her bed. “Since your daughter isn’t allowed to eat or drink anything right now,” I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Noah's Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on May 19, 2014

After losing two of our saints in a single week, the congregation was seeking to know the answer to the question, "Why?" Noah teaches us that we can trust God -- His Personhood, His Prescriptions, and His Protection.

Noah’s Faith Text: Hebrews 11:7, Gen. 6 Intro: This has been a rough week for the church. We have had to say good-bye both Andrea and Bro. Bush. It is always heard to lose a loved one, but to lose two within just a few days can be devastating. It is times like this that we look to God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Holiness

Rapture Ready--Living With Authentic Faith Matthew 23 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2025

To be rapture ready, we must move from empty religion to authentic relationship with CHRIST. JESUS condemns hypocrisy and calls us to authentic faith expressed in humility, obedience, and servant leadership. Outward show can’t replace inward surrender. Be watchful. Be faithful. Be ready.

2025.09.14 Sermon. RAPTURE READY_LIVING WITH AUTHENTIC FAITH_WOE TO HYPOCRISY, YES TO HUMILITY Matthew 23 William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture Readings Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 7:21-23, Revelation 3:1-3, 2 Peter 3:9, John 14:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 23:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Matthew 23:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2003

PENTECOST 13(C) - Fix our eyes on Jesus because Jesus is the Author of our faith and Jesus is the Perfecter of our faith.

FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS Hebrews 12:1-13 - Sept. 7, 2003 HEBREWS 12:1-13 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

True Disciples, The Son’s Authority, And The Devil’s Children Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2015

Jesus describes the condition of what might be called "fickle faith" and in so doing, He also displays His own authority as the Son who is able to save.

True Disciples, the Son’s Authority, and the devil’s Children John 8:30-47 From Jesus’ declaration, “I AM the Light of the World,” to His proclamation as the I AM of the Old Testament, the First and the Last of Isaiah as well as Revelation, we continue in John 8:30: ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ - So Much Authority!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 30, 2003

Jesus Christ and his Word - the ultimate authority on all things, as described by Moses.

JESUS CHRIST: SO MUCH AUTHORITY! This past week President Bush delivered his State of the Union address. There was much fanfare, much anticipation. It was televised all over the world. It was interrupted over 70 times by applause. With much authority the president spoke, covering such topics ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility And Authority

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that the disciples would do their greatest work after He left them to do their ministries with the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, "He who believes in Me the works that I do will he do also and greater works than these will He

How Jesus Delegated Responsibility and Authority - Acts 1:8 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Basis For Paul Boasting In His Authority

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BASIS FOR HIS BOASTING IN HIS AUTHORITY -- THE MARKS OF HIS APOSTLESHIP 1.

BASIS FOR HIS BOASTING IN HIS AUTHORITY -- THE MARKS OF HIS APOSTLESHIP 1. Superiority over the false apostles (preaching the truth without charge) (11:1-15) 2. Sufferings in serving Christ as a true apostle (perseverance in the face of afflicting and weakness) (11:16-33) 3. Power of Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Between Spiritual And Worldly Authority 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blo

1. Many people tend to forget that their greatest struggle is not with people, but against evil. The evil may come from within their sinful nature, the world or directly from the devil. Paul made it clear that our chief battle is not between "Flesh and blood (physical opponents) but against the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:22-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Your Authority – God Or The Government?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

? As Christians, we are not to feel as if we are not bound by the law and authority of earthly government because we are citizens of another kingdom. Instead, we should demonstrate our respect for the heavenly King by being subject to earthly authority.

Night after night, week after week, and month after month Gregory Dixon Jr., pastor of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, along with other men of the church held a vigil. This wasn’t a typical vigil, however. These men sat up each night drinking coffee, eating donuts, and playing cards. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Witnesses To Jesus' Authority And Power

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

We are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son.

Tonight we are going to take a look at five witnesses that help to prove Jesus’ authority and power as God’s Son. Let’s get right into the Scripture. READ 31. The first thing Jesus says about a witness for Him is based upon the world’s judicial system. Let’s face ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2010

Many of us are so desperate to feel significant that we have a hard time with authority at any level. If we found our significance in the Lord, we would be less tempted to fault others for our woes.

Undermining Authority: The Self-Importance Factor (Numbers 12) 1. Many Americans think they can run our country better than our elected officials. They may or may not be correct. But of one thing I am sure: I don't want the job! 2. Aren't you glad you do not have to solve the oil spill mess? Or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009

This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ