Power and authority the way Jesus desires begin with His Word. The Scriptures are powerful and authoritative. The words of Scripture bring life, convict our hearts, and bring about true correction ...

When Jesus is in the house, people will be challenged, changed and given authority and power. Bishop James Dixon Jr., senior pastor of Greater Faith Baptist Fellowship, preached about the ...

When we learn to walk in the authority that has been given to us by the Lord Jesus Christ, we will no longer have circumstances dictate our every move, but we will dictate to the circumstances. The ...

Whatever Jesus does is a demonstration, not of external power, but of his inner life and essence. Then and now, many religious authorities trade mostly in the external power granted by position, and ...

1. They care only about the praise that may increase their authority or build up their egos. 2. They want to be noticed as having a religiosity that hides their lack of service for God’s people.

But that act of power prompts the gathered worshipers to be astonished by his authority. “What is this? A new teaching—with authority!” (Mark 1:28). What they saw in Jesus was more than raw power; ...

James and John wanted preeminent posts in his kingdom, advocating for places of power, prestige, and authority. Jesus responded by essentially telling them they were missing the point.

The words “power” and “authority” have many shades of meaning, and their relationship to each other can be subtle or complex. Nonetheless, it’s worthwhile to examine some of their basic ...

Text of LDS Relief Society leader J. Anette Dennis' speech on priesthood power held for Latter-day Saint women.

It is technically true, if you consider the endowment [to be] priesthood power and authority. It is available to any woman in the church. … But the gatekeepers of that process are all men.