Sermons on Civic Duty:

Living On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 28, 2015

Since the end is near, let's do three delightful duties - pray seriously, love fervently and give graciously.

Living on the Edge of Eternity 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill February 28-March 1, 2015 Man on the Street Interview Have you heard of the Doomsday Clock? Maintained since 1947 by a group of scientists, this clock represents a countdown to impending global catastrophe, otherwise known as the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

The devil is a cruel cunning foe. To be vigilant against his attacks is not only a duty but also a mandatory essential to life.

And Satan stood up against Israel and provoked David to number Israel. (1 Chronicle 21:1) When marriages disintegrate, churches split into several fragments, governments collapse, and institutions go bankrupt, who do you think is the supreme architect of these evil situations? Believe me, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Synergy Of God’s Design For Marriage

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 1, 2025

Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners.Their duties are different, yet perfectly balanced—like melody and harmony in a song.

The Synergy of God’s Design: Husband and Wife Molded Together I. God’s Perfect Design for Marriage From the beginning, God declared: “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him” (Genesis 2:18). Husband and wife are not rivals, but partners—two complementary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 7:3, Titus 2:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating God’s Watchman Because Of Their True Value

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 28, 2025

We celebrate our pastors because of their vigilance as they are called to be constantly on duty and alert to dangers that could harm their flock.

Sermon: Celebrating God’s Watchman Because of Their True Value Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12 “The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12, Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Does Keeping People Out Of Work Fulfill The Law Of Christ? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2021

Can we fulfill Christ's command to love our neighbor as ourselves by adopting a socialist economy?

Monday of 28th week in course The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His Church when they prophetically speak ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Mark 12:31, Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

Praying For Those In Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025

As believers, we are instructed by Scripture to pray for those in authority. This includes government leaders, rulers, and anyone who holds a position of influence. Our prayers are not only for their guidance and well-being but also for the peace, stability, and righteousness of the nation.

PRAYING FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 "I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 21:1, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Jeremiah 29:7, Daniel 2:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave)

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001

This sermon addresses the problem of Christians leaving their post of duty and the dangers of their actions and how to prevent dropping out of service as a Christian.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 4 Title: A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave) Introduction: From 1496 B.C. to A.D. 1861,the world knew 2,130 years of war and 227 years of peace. In the last four hundred years European nations have signed more than eight thousand peace treaties. In this century 37.5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Pledge Allegiance To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Allegiance is defined as the loyalty owed by a subject to his or her sovereign. Synonyms for allegiance are loyalty, commitment, adherence, faithfulness and duty.

DEUTERONOMY 10:12-15 "AND NOW, ISRAEL, WHAT DOES THE LORD THY GOD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO FEAR THE LORD THY GOD, TO WALK IN ALL HIS WAYS, AND TO LOVE HIM, AND TO SERVE THE LORD THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART AND WITH ALL THY SOUL, [13] TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD, AND HIS STATUTES, WHICH I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Close To The Cross, But Far From The Blood

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Mar 15, 2008

Four Soldiers were at the foot of the cross, but they were not repenting, but gambling! Why? Because they were distracted by Duty, Desires, and Deception.

Intro: Easter is coming earlier this year and I have been thinking about the cross. This morning, I would like to look at four men whose names we are not given. They are the four soldiers that gambled for Jesus’ clothes. One of the mysteries of the crucifixion is that there were so many who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Holiness

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Bill Burress on Feb 25, 2012

As Christians it is our duty to go to those who have fllen away from God and bring them back to the fold.

“Help, I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up!” Do you remember the Commercial:I’ve fallen and I can’t get up? Do you remember the product being advertised? The company was being serious in their efforts to sell their ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak It Out Priest! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 9, 2012

The priesthood of all believers, duty, action, responsibility is that all there is? If so anybody could do it or is there more. Speak it out!

Forest Gump’s mother was a wise woman! When she said that, “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get!” When I came to Christchurch I read an article about earthquake fault lines on the Southern Alps, when I discussed this with someone they told me “we’ll be right ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Master's Desire Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2010

Exposition of Luke 14:15-24 regarding our duty as servants to be heralds of the gospel and compel people into the kingdom of God

Text: Luke 14:15-24, Title: The Master’s Desire, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Unless there is a transformation of contemporary church life so that once again the task of evangelism is something which is seen as incumbent on every baptized Christian, and is backed up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchman

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

Our spiritual duty is to be a watchman for God. Sin is all around - how can we warn the people of its threat?

I Have Made You a Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-9 1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 "Son of man, speak to your countrymen and say to them: ’When I bring the sword against a land, and the people of the land choose one of their men and make him their watchman, 3 and he sees the sword coming against the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-9