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  • patrick usifo avatar

    Unleashing Authority And Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Mar 25, 2021
     | 6,973 views

    Now it is impossible to activate authority without having a recognized identity. Since authority organizes and drives itself through our accepted identity.

    As believers, we do not know how to react as we are witness to the weaknesses and unpreparedness of our supposed technological advancement in addressing the problems of our days: although, knowledge has increased exponentially? Even now, the world is looking up to the average believer to proffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Webb avatar

    Bible Authority For Salvation- Baptism Series

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 19, 2021
     | 2,314 views

    Bible Authority for Salvation- Baptism The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. Does the Bible not have an authoritative process to make this easy? I believe it answers all questions that we have. What does the bible say about baptism?

    The subject of Baptism is often a controversial subject among denominations when it deal with salvation. There have been disagreements over who is to be baptized- infants or adults. Disagreements over how people should be baptized, by sprinkling, pouring water over one’s head or immersing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 48 - Words Of Authority Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 28, 2025
     | 147 views

    God has bestowed authority to human beings whom He has created in His own image. This authority was exercised by many men of God all through the bible. However, Jesus was the perfect one whose authority astounded everyone who met or heard Him.

    Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 22:6, “They outnumber us, so please come and put a curse on them for me. Then perhaps we will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. I know that when you pronounce a blessing, people are blessed, and when you pronounce a curse, they are placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Get Up!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    A sermon about Jesus' authority.

    Matthew 9:1-8 “Get Up!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.org Authority has gotten bad press in much of the world. In many of our minds it goes together with nasty ideas like “oppression” and “human ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    What Does Authority Look Like?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 4, 2016
     | 7,261 views

    Go back in time with me for a minute, the day you were Born-Again into the Family of God you received spiritual authority. On that day, you were made new a creation in Jesus Christ; Moreover, you inherited the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    What Does Authority Look Like? Luke 10:16-20NASB In Moody Monthly, the author recounted his experience of watching a wildcat in a zoo. "As I stood there," he said, "an attendant entered the cage through a door on the opposite side. He had nothing in his hands but a broom. Carefully closing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012
     | 4,913 views

    How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

    Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Exploring The Magnificent Treasures Of God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 15, 2013
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     | 16,520 views

    God’s name represents His authority, yet He has exalted His Word as the highest authority, above all other authorities, and even higher than the authority of His own name! It suggests that we will only understand His name (His authority, nature and attrib

    Exploring the magnificent treasures of God’s Word Today I was reading Psalm 138 and came across a fascinating statement, “You have magnified Your word above all Your name.” A prayer in the Bible commonly known as the Lord’s Prayer contains the phrase, "Hallowed be Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Got Some Splain' To Do….

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
     | 1,818 views

    Peter has to explain the gentile problem to the Jeusalem church

    You got some splain’ to do…. Our scripture today refers to one of the very first church meetings. The original group of believers were all Jewish…. There might have been some proselytes which were gentiles which were believers in YHWH however would always be considered second class Jews in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life And Family

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    Let me share with you a couple verses that illustrate the power of a ‘Visual’ Testimony, then I want to share with you Five Contagious Characteristics that your children are able to not only witness but will provoke them to good works – cause them to crav

    The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family “What is ‘Quality Time’ with Your Family” Three weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled: The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life & Family Three weeks ago, we talked about the topic: “Leaving a Legacy” …and I pointed out Four Lies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
     | 3,810 views

    My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

    Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Role Of The Believer, Government Authorities, And Submission Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 700 views

    Romans 13 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible, particularly when it comes to understanding the Christian’s relationship to government and authority.

    The Role of the Believer, Government Authorities, and Submission December 11, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:1-7 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 1,945 views

    2 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-II—John 17:1-26 Attention: Need: Jesus’ prayer in the Upper Room reflected the means to securing the success of His mission. The success of Jesus’ mission is secured. How is the success of Jesus’ mission secured? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    King Of Kings, High Priest, And Ultimate Sacrifice

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,385 views

    A message focuing on the gifts given by these "wise men" from afar, both relating to significance to Jesus' life, as well as some background on how these gifts were used throughout Scripture.

    Given at Glorious King Jesus (GKJ Christian Church) Apex, NC December 26, 2010 Main Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Note: This includes a teaching review on Simeon & Anna from Luke 2:22-38, followed by the sermon on Matthew 2:1-11. Scripture Reading and Teaching: Luke 2:22-38 Luke 2:22-38 22 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Submission To Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-25) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 14,739 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-25

    Submission to Authorities Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    The world is watching how we as Jesus-followers respond to those who have authority over us. Does what they see enhance the cause of Christ or damage it?

    Somebody’s Watching How We Respond To Authority Living-Hope 1 Peter 2:12-23 We are in this section of our study of 1 Peter called, ‘Somebody’s Watching Us.’ The theme verse in 1 peter 2:12. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ