Sermons on Anarchy:

Godly Submission Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2021

1) The Command (1 Peter 2:13a), 2) Motive (1 Peter 2:13b), 3) Extent (1 Peter 2:13c-14), 4) Reason (1 Peter 2:15), 5) Attitude (1 Peter 2:16), and 6) The Application of Submission (1 Peter 2:17).

1 Peter 2:13-17 [13] Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, [14] or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good [15] For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Other

The Politics Of Praise - 1 Peter 2:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 18, 2024

Your placement in the world’s authority structure is a good thing – God’s perfect design. This message will help you appreciate the blessing of your earthly authorities.

1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God's will that by doing good you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Uzziah's Death

Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2003

King Uzziah died and the hope of Judah seemed to die with him in the hearts of most of the people. But Isaiah had a greater vision. He knew that the hope of Judah was in the Lord.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4, 2 Chronicles 26:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready Series

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Feb 2, 2005

An advent reflection on the the urgency to be prepared for the arrival of the Savior

The Chapel of Dismas The Repentant Sinner A place where we know that the church of Jesus is an evolving, transforming and liberating clinic for sinners and not a museum for the self righteous AA 5/38-40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Came To Send A Sword

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 3 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 10:16-39 “I Came to Send a Sword” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 7, 2005 Introduction It goes without saying that we live in a war torn world. Just this week we have witnessed the terrorist bombing of London by religious fanatics. In Africa, over two million Christians have died at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Baptist

Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by James May on Mar 27, 2005

The Risen Savior has given us a new hope for a better life and for eternal life.

RESURRECTION OF HOPE Sunday, March 27, 2005 – AM (Easter) John 20:11 – 21:25 John 20:11, "But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulcher…" Last week we began a journey through the Word of God with four messages that would bring ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Certainties Of Perdition

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 4, 2002

7 descriptions of hell.

"The Seven Certainties of Perdition" (Psalm 9:17) A companion of a newly converted Christian said to him one day, "Can you tell me where hell is?" After a moment’s hesitation the young Christian responded to his friend’s inquiry, "Yes, it’s at the end of a Christ-less life!" A new believer was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Oh, Rats!

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

The ’rats’ that eat us up

Here is a brief news item I ran across this week on the internet: “In July, the town council in Peru, Vt., ordered Roland Williams out of his house for a month while authorities cleaned the place up. Williams had been purchasing large quantities of dog food and cola every day to feed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:21-23

Denomination: Orthodox

The Other 4 P's- Power, Pleasure, Pride And Profit Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2001

The other 4 P’s - Power, Pleasure, Pride and Profit lead to toxic faith.

The 4 P’s to the presence and the power of God-part 2! Thesis: The 4 P’s to the presence and power of God are to be balanced against the cross. When we keep them in proper balance they produce a Spiritually Balanced Life. This spiritually balanced life then creates wholeness within the life of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:8, Proverbs 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Hates The Word

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 19, 2004

The enemy of your soul does not want the truth of the Word of God to be known, so he is doing all he can to suppress it.

July 18, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-32 Subject: The Wrath of God Title: The World Verses the Word When I talk about the world, I am referring to the world system of which satan is the ruler. Do you know that satan is still the God of this world? I found an alarming statistic the other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

First of series of initial 2007 series based on congregational requests.

(Cover slide) The movie ‘Shrek 2,’ includes an obnoxious, for lack of a better word, but faithful donkey by the name of ‘donkey.’ The movie is a humorous and satirical take on our favorite childhood fairy tales and includes a trip to that magical place of ‘Far Far Away’ complete with a Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Explains Why All Things Must Be Made New Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Jul 7, 2008

This is an examination of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees and disciples of John concerning fasting and new wine.

Jesus Explains Why Things Must be Made New Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction A little later John’s followers approached, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don’t?” Jesus told them, “When you’re celebrating a wedding, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Politics 101 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 14, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 13:1-7 Title: Politics 101 Romans 13:1-7 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

Backsliding itself is of course horrendous. But it gets doubly shameful and we’ll end up dishonoring God even more when we repent without fully knowing exactly how we have offended God.

Seeing and hearing the reactions of different people in the midst of the recent calamities in the world, I find myself grieving because most of us, even the supposedly veteran believers, do not fully understand and recognize God’s clear message behind the events. We just hear and do what we like to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other