Sermons on Ultimate Authority:

Christian Love Life Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end.

Hebrews Sermon Series “The Christian Love Life” Hebrews 13.1-6 10/26/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A We can get the impression that the author of Hebrews had several items he wanted to relate to his reader yet he saved them till the very end. 1 In ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 23, 2014

The very people who are called to protect and feed the sheep have instead used their positions of authority to fleece the flock, exploiting them in order to make themselves rich and comfortable.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2014 Sheep Without Shepherds The metaphorical connection between shepherds and kings was a common one in the Old Testament. Isaiah 44:24,28 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, who formed you from the womb: … who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Response To Sin (Part 1 Of 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 15 in the series. Having boasted to the authorities that they would not need a military escort, then suddenly realizing the imminent danger, they have a season of repentance and prayer for the safety of their treasure and their children.

The Book of Ezra Study #15 (Ezra 9:1-15) Response to Sin (Part I: The Iniquity of the People) Open: How much influence do you think your friends have on you? Introduction: • You remember that between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

No Greater Joy Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 14, 2010

Joy is the heritage of the believer. If we do not have joy in our Christian walk, it is either because we do not know the author of joy, or we are disobedient to His will.

“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Our Ministry

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007

In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being God's People In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

6th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on how we should live in the last days, Honoring Spiritual Authority, Accountability, Spirituality, etc.

Being God’s People in the Last days Text 1 Thes 5:12-22 In the last passage we read the message was the Lord’s return, and our need to be ready for it. In that passage we are reminded specifically of the fact that Christ died so we could have eternal life. In that context now we see that as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inexcusable Indifference

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 7, 2011

A sermon loosely based on Proverbs 24:11-12 (Title, outline and some material taken from The Pulpit Commentary Homilies by Various Authors under Hebrews 4)

Introduction: In his book, The Yoke of Christ, Elton Trueblood quotes a letter from a school girl who probes the depth of her soul. She writes, "I’ve been thinking much this year about the importance of caring, of the passion of life. I’ve often realized that it takes courage to care. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priorities Of Kingdom Living

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 29, 2013

The more I understand Kingdom Living under the authority of King Jesus, the more I begin to realize the power available to me to live a life pleasing unto the king.

What if in the middle of the night, your house caught fire and you had to evacuate quickly and could only save one item. What would that one item be? What is the one thing you cannot live without? What if you were stranded on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, what is the one thing you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Golden Psalm In A Gloomy Place

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 7, 2020

I hope this psalm (song) will encourage you like it encouraged me this week. The book of Psalms is a collection of songs by various authors including David, Solomon, Asaph, etc.

Psalm 57 (NKJV) To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David When He Fled from Saul into the Cave. 1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me! For my soul trusts in You; And in the shadow of Your wings I will make my refuge, Until these calamities have passed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exposed To The Truth

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019

Sound doctrine is essential for strong churches and believers. While false teachers abound, the best defense is a thorough understanding of truth. The Word is our final authority for faith and practice.

Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Sixfold Call To Action

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023

In summer youth camp, many children learned the song "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Rocking Chair." The author of Hebrews would agree.

A SIXFOLD CALL TO ACTION INTRODUCTION Many see storm clouds on the horizon, clouds that will bring trials and tribulation unlike any you and I have seen. If we take no action or the wrong action, we will not help ourselves in this life or the life to come. In the Letter to the Hebrews we Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans 1:8-18 Paul Under Obligation And Those Who Suppress The Truth – Romans Message 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 10, 2023

Paul was under obligation to preach the unashamed gospel that was God’s authority for salvation. We look at human decline and wickedness that is in society today; the suppression of truth and the wrath of God.

Romans 1:8-18 PAUL UNDER OBLIGATION AND THOSE WHO SUPPRESS THE TRUTH – Romans Message 2 [1]. FAITH THAT IS WIDELY DISTRIBUTED {{Romans 1 v 8 “Firstly, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because YOUR FAITH is being proclaimed throughout the whole world,”}} We are continuing the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-18, Habakkuk 2:4, Jeremiah 17:5, Isaiah 5:20-21, 1 Corinthians 1:25, 1 Corinthians 1:18-19, Romans 12:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Husband And Wife Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 31, 2022

The submission to authority can be totally consistent with equality in importance, dignity, and honor. Peter carefully observed that wives are called to submit to their own husbands and not to all men in a general sense.

Husband and Wife - 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: “The Lord is good and his love endures forever. “ I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 1. Lasting Purity (1 Peter 3:1-2) Joke: A husband and wife were dining at a restaurant. When their food arrived, the husband said: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Significance Of His Kingship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2018

Psalm 2 holds a proclamation of celebration of the Lord’s eternal authority over all kings and every nation in the midst of their boasting and planning to ignore His universal Kingship.

Significance of His Kingship The Lord Has Final Authority Psalm 2 holds a truth which overrules all nations regardless of their present world-wide influence. The Bible says, “Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's Always A Need

Contributed by Darin Gary on Feb 22, 2016

There is ALWAYS someone who needs the Lord. Before Jesus heals the paralytic, He forgives the man of his sins. Jesus has authority to forgive sinful mankind of sin.

There’s Always a Need (Matthew 9:1-8) BACKGROUND – Jesus just returned from an area near Capernaum; a city where it is commonly believed that Jesus resided. Archeology suggests that Peter resided in Capernaum as well. We learn in the final verses of Matthew 8 that Jesus performed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Other