Sermons on the authority of god: showing 256-270 of 214,521

Authority To Clean Temples Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 17, 2007

Jesus gave His life for our sins and He raised Himself from the dead for our life. That’s what gives Jesus the authority to be a temple cleanser. Hallelujah! He won our victory over death, hell and the grave and He has the authority to clean us up.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Authority to Clean Temples The Life of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Author Of Life – Killed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 12, 2008

This message set some people free and made some people furious. Peter claiming they are sinners responsible for crucifying the Messiah.

Some times things are just not good. There is the picture of the man at the psychiatrist’s office and his psychiatrist puts things in layman’s terms. Your mind is like a bicycle, your pants got caught in the sprocket and the chain came off. Not good! In Acts 3:11-26 Peter tells a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Our Authority Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jul 22, 2001

When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights coming up fast from behind you.

"Knowing Our Authority!" "Knowing" series part 3 of 4 Text: Eph. 1:17-23 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - July 22, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! When we speak of authority, what do we mean? It could mean flashing lights ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Why Biblical Authority? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 19, 2019

From Scripture. we will explore the necessity of conforming all our faith and practice and conduct of our lives to the authority of the Bible.

Biblical Authority: Why is the Bible the foundation for what we believe? In the Baptist Faith and Message, where our Southern Baptist beliefs are outlined, it starts not with what we believe to be true about God, what we believe about Jesus Christ, or what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Invincible Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jan 22, 2003

The authority of others is limited by time and boundaries as their authority will one day come to an end. But, the authority of Jesus never ends.

THE INVINCIBLE AUTHORITY OF JESUS Text: Mark 1:21-28 Someone anonymous once poignantly said something very profound about Jesus: "I am far within the mark when I say that all armies that ever marched, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006

Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Christ's Authority

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

the authority of Christ upon our lives

“Responding to Christ’s Authority” Matthew 21:23-22:14 1/25/98 Intro: How do you respond to authority figures? Each of us has those who are over us. We are motivated by fear and respect to those who are in authority over us. I heard a story once about the time the Pope visited the US. They ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authority Of The Servant King

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 2, 2012

The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the Greatest Servant. This servant has the authority to forgive sin, free people of disease, force demon to flee. Most of us have some type of reistance to authority. Jesus made it clear the real and eternal life is

Intro: Illustration about “God is watching you.” My first thought was an old angry man in the sky pointing His finger at me saying look out I’m going to get you. My second thought was of the heavenly father I know. Jesus is the only one capable of watching over me, you, every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundational Authority Of Scripture

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

We have the prophetic word fully confirmed in Jesus.

THE FOUNDATIONAL AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:19-21. The church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord (2 Peter 1:16-18) lies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Authority And The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2005

In this brief greeting to the Galatians Paul summarizes his authority and his gospel.

Scripture Throughout human history, every person at some time or another has wrestled with the basic question of the human heart: “How can I find true happiness? How can I obtain peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear?” Many solutions have been suggested. These include religion, rigorous ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Name Of Jesus - The Authority Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

The second of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

The Name Of Jesus THE AUTHORITY OF HIS NAME Ephesians 1:22 God has placed everything under the power of Christ and has set him up as supreme head to the Church. [JBP] POWER TO HEAL Isaiah 53:5 He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Authorized Personnel Only Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008

Exposition of Mark 11:27-33 about the authority of Jesus and its source

Text: Mark 11:27-33, Title: Authorized Personnel Only, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, PM A. Opening illustration: All the signs that say “authorized personnel only,” the ones at the Jacksonville Zoo that said “only snakes and authorized humans.” And those signs on interstate crossovers… B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sent With Power And Authority

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

it can be hard to see what something really is, so we have to back up and look at what it really is and what its really trying to say. we have to do that with scripture too.

Sent With Power And Authority: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:1-6 March 22, 2008 Lent #4 Intro: (extreme close up pictures guessing game) Obviously, it can be hard to tell what something is when we get too close to it, so then what we need to do is back up a bit so we can see the bigger picture. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022

Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist