Sermons on Under Authority:

John The Authoritative Apostle Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 10, 2024

John starts his letter with a declaration of authority and an invitation to know you have eternal life because you have heard, seen, looked and felt the touch of the Word who was from the beginning.

You can listen to this sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 1:1-4 “John the Authoritative Author” This morning is the first in a 12 week sermon series on John’s Epistles. At the beginning of a series like this it helps to have an understanding of the historical background ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want Special Orders You Must First Obey Standing Orders

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes author’s spiritual journey to demonstrate that although God leads us in His ways, most often we do His work by simply saying "Yes," to ministry opportunities.

IF YOU WANT SPECIAL ORDERS YOU MUST FIRST OBEY STANDING ORDERS GOD is preparing to use each of us to reach the this unit. Chaplains can only do so much. However, you are here 24 hours a day–seven days a week. The Almighty has called you to minister right here–right now! We know that revival ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Covenant Origin Of Our Inheritance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Sermon #2 deals with the origin of our inheritance based on the covenant promises of God, especially the covenant with Abraham to which we are heirs. We are under a new covenant ratified by Christ's death, and under a new law.

Inheritance Sermon #2: The Covenant Origin of our Inheritance Key Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17: “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Disciples Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2008

To fulfill our supreme mission, there must be: 1) AVAILABILITY, 2)WORSHIP, 3)SUBMISSION, 4) OBEDIENCE, & 5)POWER:

One of the most important moments in a military officer’s life is their commission. It is the moment when they swear to defend their country against all enemies, foreign or domestic while upholding the rules governing their country. When officers finish their training they gather together in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

Where Do God & Country Meet?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002

Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Shall I Send - The Great Commission Part 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 5, 2011

God isn’t suggesting you go. He has commissioned you to go.

August 7, 2011 Morning Worship Text: John 20:21-22 Subject: The Great Commission Title: Whom Shall I Send? - Part 5 in the Great Commission Series Today is the last message in our Great Commission Series. From Matthew’s gospel we have learned that the Great Commission involves making ...read more

Scripture: John 20:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tortoise And The Hare

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2005

Ecc 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong,...... How the tortoise beat the hare

In our text Paul was concerned that in the time frame and given the present circumstances that being married would be a distraction to their commitment and devotion to God. When the Children of Israel came out of Egypt Moses sent messengers to the King of Edom requesting passage through his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quiet Time With Father God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 24, 2024

"I saw you under the fig tree" means that I saw you in your quiet time alone with God under the fig tree, which He and only God knew about. Jesus indirectly said, "I saw you talking to Father God in your quiet time under the fig tree."

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

Jesus Heals A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2013

The analysis of the healing of the paralytic as set forth in Luke 5:17-26 will show us that Jesus has divine authority to forgive sins.

Scripture Luke recorded 21 miracles by Jesus in his Gospel. R. C. Sproul states in his Dust to Glory lectures, “Miracles prove the truthfulness of the one who is performing them and prove that he is endorsed and blessed by God.” In the case of Jesus, “God bore witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Against Unclean Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009

The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that authority which is the birthright of every child of God.

POWER AGAINST UNCLEAN SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya This week, by the grace of God, we are going to learn about power against unclean spirits. The Bible makes us to know that God has given believers authority to be able to do certain things. We have to learn about those things and walk in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014

Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Chapter 1

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

This is an amillenial veiw of the book of Revelation. I believe that this is a book that has been carnally looked upon for too long. God gave this vision to John under the annointing of the Holy Spirit, therefore we must read it under the annointing. T

Revelation 1:1-20 Revelation is an act of revealing; a manifestation of truth; to uncover or unveil something that was one time covered. The title Revelation, was translated from the word Apocalypse. To many people, this word speaks to them of the end of time. That is not what this word ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thankful For?

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 9, 2009

A Christian can experience joy and thank God even under the most difficult and extreme circumstance.

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? Philippians 1:3-8 Proposition: A Christian can experience joy and thank God even under the most difficult and extreme circumstance. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be thankful even under the most difficult circumstance in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist