Sermon Topic: Authority

The State of the Church

Date: January 6th, 1974  |  Scripture: Acts 20:28  |  Topics: Authority, Bishop, Church Government, Deacon, Elder, Pastor, Paul

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.


The State of the Church

Date: January 6th, 1974  |  Scripture: Acts 20:28  |  Topics: Authority, Bishop, Church Government, Deacon, Elder, Pastor, Paul

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.


The Scriptures

Date: January 30th, 1974  |  Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17  |  Topics: Authority, Scriptures, Word, Word of God

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.


My Visit with the President

Date: October 10th, 1976  |  Scripture: Romans 13:1-7  |  Topics: America, Authority, Communism, Government, Israel, Middle East, Politics, Poor, Rejection, Spiritual Reality, United States, Values

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which isContinue Reading


God’s Idea of Greatness

Date: July 3rd, 1977  |  Scripture: Luke 22:1-30  |  Topics: Authority, Compassion, Service, Success

Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the mContinue Reading


Exclamation of Wonder (The Marvel of Jesus)

Date: October 21st, 1979  |  Scripture: Mark 5:42  |  Topics: Authority, Christ, Miracles, Power, Teaching

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.


Exclamation of Wonder (The Marvel of Jesus)

Date: October 21st, 1979  |  Scripture: Mark 5:42  |  Topics: Authority, Christ, Miracles, Power, Teaching

And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.


Eli: Trouble in the Home

Date: October 12th, 1980  |  Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17  |  Topics: Authority, Children, Discipline, Home, Parenting

Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the LORD. And the priests’ custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest’s servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand; And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither. Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant cameContinue Reading


Why I Preach The Bible Is Literally True

Date: October 14th, 1980  |  Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2  |  Topics: Authority, Bible, Gospel, Inspiration, Preaching, Truth, Word

I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.


Why Prayer in the Name of Jesus?

Date: October 15th, 1980  |  Scripture: Galatians 2:20  |  Topics: Authority, Desire, Mission, Prayer, Pride, Purpose

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.