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Faith & Politics
Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. The Role Of Government
Contributed on Nov 15, 2016
Human government and human leaders are ordained of God. How do their roles intersect with faithfully living as a disciple of Jesus Christ? That is the focus of this sermon.
As a pastor, there are two things I try never to talk about in church: religion and politics. Well, here we go! Not only talking about both subjects, but wedding them together in a message series. Let me offer some disclaimers as we begin. This will not be a message series that “takes ...read more
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2. A Disciple's Obligation
Contributed on Nov 15, 2016
The faithful disciple of Jesus Christ has certain biblical obligations and responsibilities. This message addresses those obligations.
A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state officials so ...read more
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3. Cultures In Conflict
Contributed on Nov 15, 2016
Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?
Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more
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4. Choosing Leaders Wisely
Contributed on Nov 15, 2016
Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.
Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more
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5. The Power In Prayer
Contributed on Nov 15, 2016
As with everything else in life, prayer is the key to influencing secular culture and human government. Solomon's call to prayer serves as a pattern for discovering the power of prayer.
Every four years, this nation elects a political leader we call the President of the United States. This year’s election is fifty days away and there is both anticipation and anxiety as that day approaches. We go to the polls seeking to change the direction of the nation, or to stay the ...read more