Sermons on Christian Government:

Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters

Contributed by George Bannister on May 21, 2008

This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the Christian citizen as a voter. Vital principles that should govern Christian political decisions and activities are discussed from a Biblical perspective.

TITLE: “Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters” TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 ETS: Believers are to influence their society for Christ. ESS: Believers should follow Biblical principles in fulfilling citizenship duties. OSS: Believers will commit to vote on election day based upon Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

The Lord has a government, and he carried it on his shoulder- his government is one based on the cross.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder Isaiah 9:6 Intro: This is the passage prophesying of the coming of the Lord in fleshly form the first time. He states that a child will be born and a son will be given. “A child is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Human Governments (1 Samuel 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2025

Do all human governments eventually disappoint? Let's look at 1 Samuel 8.

Are all human governments faulty? Why would people think that the solution is a king when God is the real answer? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 8. Did Samuel’s sons reveal yet another sad reason why succession fails to guarantee faithfulness to God? For this reason, do Protestants have every right to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Modestly Declines The Government Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2019

They wanted a king so that they might be like their neighbors, and this was what they tempted Gideon with.

Chapter 32 He Modestly Declines the Government of Israel [Judges 8.22-8.23] Scripture 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

“Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Hosts Of Wickedness In High Places

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Aug 28, 2021

For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But last week we saw our government fail on an epic scale.

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Paying Taxes To Caesar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 5, 2015

The question about taxes to Caesar in Luke 20:19-26 shows us the distinction between the authority of the government and the authority of God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do After November 4

Contributed by David Nuhfer on Nov 6, 2008

In light of the cultural changes that could take place in our nation as a result of the November 4, 2008 elections, what should the church be doing?

This past week, course of our nation took a turn. After a long and often bitter campaign, we went to the polls and, after over 100 million votes were counted, a new President was selected. The vote reflected a lot of interest, a lost of discussion and the realization that we are a nation of people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God .... Again

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010

In this message I am focusing on the great Christian heritage we have in America and pleading for a return to ur roots as a nation.

“One Nation Under God .... Again!” Psalm 33:12-22 This morning I want us to begin with a history lesson. In November of 1620 the first pilgrims arrived in this country. They arrived in a sailboat that was about 25 ft. wide and 100 ft long. They landed on the east coast in the middle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Elephant And Donkeys

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013

What's are Christians to do in a politically obsessed nation? That's what we'll cover in this lesson: Jesus, Elephants and Donkeys.

There’s been a lot talk the last couple of weeks about the health care bill that was signed into law today and how it will doom our country. Many of my friends have written passionate pleas for the people of this country to rise up in opposition against this president, his policies, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Authority Principle

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 13: 1 – 14

Romans 13: 1 – 14 The authority principle 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“i Don’t Like None Of ‘em!”

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

Biblical teaching about government authority and capital punishment.

“I Don’t Like None of ‘Em!” apr1011 Romans 13:1-7 Grant Lovejoy, one time pastor of this church, was also my preaching professor at SWBTS. He cautioned us that there are 2 topics you never want to discuss from the pulpit: sex & politics. So let me just say, “I think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008

It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Election Day Decisions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013

What should we do on Election day? How do we make our decisions?

November 4, 2012 Romans 13:1-7 I’m looking forward to Wednesday . . . I think! I think, I hope the election is over. Hopefully there are no hanging chads, no uncounted votes, nothing to stop us from moving forward. There will be no more ads, no more smattering of ranting facebook ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Relate To Politics? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

Governmental structures and laws cannot render ultimate righteousness, but they can help reflect and uphold it.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It How Should We Relate to Politics? Brad Bailey – May 18, 2008 Continuing is our series entitled “You Asked For It… in which we are focusing on topics which were drawn from a survey of the entire community. Today… How should we relate to the roles of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational