Sermons on Total Authority:

#7 When Jesus Came To Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2020

What would happen if Jesus came to your church? One day Jesus went to synagogue and established his authority in a most profound way. This sermon examines how Jesus showed He was the Son of God by His authority in teaching and His authority over demons.

#7 When Jesus Came to Church Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 2, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018

From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, Hebrews 11:3, Mark 12:24, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Road To Hell Is Paved With Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2010

1) The Confrontation (Matthew 21:23) 2) The Counter Question (Matthew 21:24–27) 3) The Characterization (Matthew 21:28–31a) & 4) The Connection (21:31b-32)

The road to hell is paved with good intentions is a proverb or aphorism. It is thought to have originated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux who wrote, "L’enfer est plein de bonnes volontés et désirs" (hell is full of good wishes and desires) From our own experiences and observations we can see that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Other

Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's A Complete Change Of Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 5, 2010

How do we prepare our hearts for Christmas? Let's listen to the messenger God sent to prepare the way. Parts: A. A heart horrified at my sin. B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom. C. A heart producing real fruit in my life.

Text: It's a Complete Change of Heart Theme: Repentance: It's Not Just Words; A. A heart horrified at my sin B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom C. A heart producing real fruit in my life Season: Advent 2a Date: December 5, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Hearing From God In Modern Times

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 2, 2015

Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical truths. Truths to live by in a sin cursed world growing in conflict, confusion and controversy.

Title: Hearing From God in Modern Times Theme: Discerning God's Voice In a Secular Atmosphere Part 1 Introduction: We live in times were people are looking for answers. Now is the time for the people of God to be fully equipped to share God's Word in a way that intrigues' people to Biblical ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choice's That Change Our Lives

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 8, 2014

A sermon that challenges believers to take a stand for the Scriptures, biblical separation and sacrificial service.

"CHOICE'S THAT CHANGE OUR LIVES" Joshua 24:15 Joshua 24:15 ...choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2014

Sometimes we have to be willing to stand alone for God. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to and what it is that God is calling us to do.

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From 6/20/2014 Esther 4:1-17 Romans 1:8-17 Today we are celebrating promotion and graduation Sunday to recognize the achievements some of you have made through the past year or years. As proud as we are of your accomplishments, we want you to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Agnostics - Mark 11:27-33 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 11, 2024

Jesus has awesome authority, and it’s beautiful to us because it protects us from ourselves and others, it grants us all the freedoms we enjoy, and it authorizes us to act on his behalf without fear.

Mark 11:27 They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. 28 "By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you authority to do this?" 29 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:27-33, Matthew 21:23-27, Luke 20:1-8

The Politics Of Praise - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 18, 2024

Your placement in the world’s authority structure is a good thing – God’s perfect design. This message will help you appreciate the blessing of your earthly authorities.

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Beware Of The Preacher Series

Contributed by Pamela Staver on Dec 9, 2005

God doesn’t want us to just take the words of men as final authority; He wants us to study His word and discover his truths for OURSELVES.

Beware of the Preacher! "Study to Show yourself approved" By Rev. Pamela Staver Let me ask you this question. Why is it so important to love God with your mind and to study His Word for yourself? Well, first of all the bible tells us to "Study to show theyself approved, a workman who does not need ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"For All That Are In Authority...: By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 29, 2004

What keeps America great? It doesn’t take a Rocket Scientist to know the formula for keeping our country going, growing and great, let’s examine it together!

Introduction The things that make you think...for example: *We live in a country where we drive on parkways and park in our driveways! *We live in a country where a pizza gets to our homes faster than an ambulance! *We live in a country where the sick have to walk to the back of the store to get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Why I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

Reasons for belief in the Divinely inspired Word of God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Voltaire, an atheist and opponent of Christianity, tried to translate Psalm 51 into a poem, i.e., “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” He got a great horror of hell. 2. A. W. Pink, “Christianity is a religion of the Book. The entire edifice of Christianity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Give Obedience To God’s Delegated Authority Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember in chapter 12, Paul teaches

Give Obedience to God’s Delegated Authority Romans 13:1-14 God wants only what's best for us as His children. Our lives will only be full and complete as we fulfill the will of God for our lives. Romans 13 is a continuation of Paul’s teaching on How Christians ought to behave. Remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Mark Chapter 2: Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 25, 2009

Jesus’ amazing ministry continues

Mark Chapter 2 Authority? Yes, And Power Too! Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 26th, 2009 Review In two sermons about chapter one of Mark, the earliest of the Gospels, we looked into several things concerning the beginnings of Jesus’ public ministry. • John the Baptist as Jesus’ forerunner and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitting To God's Authority - Lord's Prayer Week 4 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

When praying for God’s will and kingdom to come, we are actually asking God to use us. We submit to his authority.

When we look at Jesus’ ministry, particularly from the gospel of Luke, we find one of the single most important practices in Jesus’ life was prayer. Luke’s gospel tells us he “often withdrew to lonely places and prayed (Luke 5:16).” Prayer was Jesus’ regular practice, but what did Jesus pray? We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist