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Authority? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005

How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authority

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006

Christians are to live with the athority of God. However, most never use it so they loose it.

Authority This morning we are considering the word authority. For young people it is a bad word….almost a “four letter” word.. Normally, there is an almost automatic resistance to any kind of an authority. I have heard kids say “you are not the boss of me!” Usually when a friend or someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Authority

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 18, 2011

“ I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matt. 16:19.

One of the most important activities of the believer’s life is prayer. No matter how important and necessary it is prayer cannot take the place of the exercising of our authority. There are situations in life when Jesus Christ expects us to use the authority that He has given us instead of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011

Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

“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.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Authority

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Good morning Cross Pointe Church! • Today’s message may have a few questions. • Not intended for you to raise your hands or answer. • The first question is: o Something new in God’s Word? o Familiar passage with new eyes? 

• In 2020 did you perceive it was a double standard around the country that churches were shut-down or limited in services allowed, yet bars, restaurants, big box stores and malls were deemed essential, so not nearly as affected? BODY • As Christians, I believe there are some critical questions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7