Sermons on Church Governance:

Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring Others By Submitting To Them

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005

How we should seek to be good example and to submit to authority figures in our lives such as the governement and employeer

SBC Philippi 10/23/05 7 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Honoring God By Submitting to Others 1 Peter 2:11-20 Primary Purpose: Peter encourages us in our daily walk to honor God in our relationships in the world, with the government and in our work. Introduction Having told us that we are now a people for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Submission Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007

Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Beast: A False Prophet Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The problem that the antichrist will face in the end time will be that of trying to get everyone motivated to be loyal to one world government.

Every person must have something that motivates them in life; something that causes you to get up in the morning—something that excites you. That may be a job, family, school, sport, girlfriend, car, house, land, money, or power. A person has to have something to drive them. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

We will close out this chapter looking at the stages of faith as seen in the life of a government official of Jesus’ day.

Tonight we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight we will close out this chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Securing Divine Help Through The Mind (Right Thinking) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 23, 2026

Divine help is accessed and sustained when the mind is aligned with God’s truth and governed by right thinking.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE MIND (RIGHT THINKING) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Key Verse: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Golden Mean

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 2, 2024

Ethics are defined as the principles of conduct governing an individual or group. It can include a consciousness of moral importance or principles.

Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 reminds us: “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 13:8-10, Proverbs 11:1, Matthew 7:12

Is The Church Guilty Of Laziness While Waiting For God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 30, 2024

What does the word “laziness” mean? Laziness is being unwilling to work or being idle.

Certain individuals in the Thessalonian church were dishonestly instructing that since Christ would return quickly, individuals ought to save their obligations, quit work, do no future preparation, and simply just stand by and wait. Be that as it may, their absence of action just drove them into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beyond Citizenship

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Authority comes from God and applies to the way we regard our government and others who are in positions of authority.

Where do citizenship and Christianity meet? Millions have struggled with this question. A vocal minority in our nation seems bent on convincing us that they never should meet – that a person’s religious convictions shouldn’t interfere with his civil life. Should the President talk about his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lukewarm Laodicea Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 28, 2002

Encouraging the Church not to slam her doors in the face of Christ with complacency and spiritual blindness.

HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A STRAIGHT RIVER? CANALS ARE STRAIGHT, BUT ALL RIVERS SEEM TO BE CROOKED. WE WOULD CALL THIS "MEANDERING." WHY ARE RIVERS CROOKED? THEY ARE CROOKED BECAUSE THE NATURAL TENDENCY OF A RIVER IS TO TAKE THE EASIEST WAY AROUND ANY OBSTACLE. SO RIVERS ARE ALWAYS CROOKED, AND THEY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Word Of God At Thessalonica Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

The impact of the Word of God at Thessalonica

I Thessalonians 213-16 Just after Janet and I had started to date she went to live in France for a year. One day while I was at UUJ I was standing at the bus turning circle at the Loughshore when I noticed this girl coming towards me. I thought she looks very like Janet but it can’t be because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Drifter's Beware

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

For "Christians" who drift through life.

Drifter’s Beware Hebrews 2:1 Introduction: We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrew 2:1 There is nothing more pitiful to see than a drifter. Just drifting along – aimlessly, thoughtlessly, hopelessly just drifts along from day to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Called

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 10, 2005

God has called the church to be something more than we’ve somehow become. It’s time to understand and accept the call...again!

How do you answer the phone? “Hello?” “This is Sam (or whatever your name is).” “Yeah?” “Hey!” (usually if you have callerID)” “Talk to me.” “Wazzup?” Choosing to ignore it. Each of us here could get the same phone call and yet have a different response. But what if God calls? How do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Building Together Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

3 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we need to build together.

Building the Right Way Building Together March 4, 2007 We’ve been talking about Nehemiah and his wall building effort the last couple of weeks. The first week I spoke of the reasons that Nehemiah was moved to go to Jerusalem and build the wall. Last week I spoke about the importance of having ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipping The Saints With The Word Series

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

This is the fith sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God