Sermons about Civic Engagement

What Will Your Memorial Be?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 27, 2003

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What others will remember us for - according to Jesus.

What will your memorial be? If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you? None of us will probably have our names in the history books of the future. What is more likely to happen is that we will be remembered by those whose lives we’ve touched. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will Your Work Stand In God's Judgment?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

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What motivates our work will determine whether it will stand before God’s judgment. Christians are encouraged to examine their own work now rather than experience embarrassmnet at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

WILL YOUR WORK STAND GOD’S JUDGMENT? “For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether it be good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:14 I. THE PHARISEE WORKED TO BE SEEN AND PRAISED BY MEN. “But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:14

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Follower Of Christ Revolutionary

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011

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THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT OUR INDIVIDUAL STRUGGLE TO BE A REVOLUTIONARY FOR CHRIST. I LOOK AT THIS , SIMPLY FOR THE REASON THAT, WITHOUT A PERSONAL POSITION AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REVOLUTIONARY, WE CANNOT EVER HOPE TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART AS A REVOLUTIONARY

BEING A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REVOLUTIONARY Romans 7:15-25 (NIV) I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

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What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Clay In The Potter's Hand

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

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An independence day message comparing the United States, and God’s judgment to that of Israel.

CLAY IN THE POTTER’S HAND Jeremiah 18:1-17 INTRO: Whether we realize it or not, the United States, which was once a great nation, is on the decline. Where once we were considered a nation of high standards, we are now looked at as a nation of drunken, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 31, 2008

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This message deals with what issues we should be concerned with when voting, because the Spirit Of The Lord is upon us for a purpose just as it was upon Jesus.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me Nov.2, 2008 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 4:16-30 There is an undoubtedly an excitement around our nation as we face an election that is almost unbelievable. Not only did out ancestors who were in chains during the time of slavery did not think this could be possible, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012

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This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we celebrated the birthday of our nation & the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a momentous decision for each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The Raised Bar 3: All The Nations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

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message on the aspect of our vision statement regarding reaching the nations

Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 3: All The Nations! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: some of the slides from Closing the Gap, 293 mill unreached unengaged peoples, B. Main thought: we have a calling and purpose to carry the glorious gospel of Christ to the nations, so that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Types Of Church Members

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 24, 2010

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What types of Church Members can we see in the 21st century church and identify in Biblical Principles? This message suggests 5 different types.

Types of Church Members Jude, Thessalonians, John, Corinthians, Ephesians, Peter * Last Sunday evening, as a part of our testimony time, we heard Bro. J.D. give an emotional word about being a ‘lost church member.’ I know from private discussion that he existed as a lost church member for many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Run

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

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God has a race for every person in this church to run. If you’re lost he’s waiting for you to join the race. It’s time for you to get engaged in the race. Let’s run! Maybe you are already in the race, but you’re carrying unnecessary weight. Lay that

Let’s Run Opening: Hebrews 12: 1-2 from the Message Do you see what this means—all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

In Gratitude

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012

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Examines ways Christians can "Earn" the freedoms purchased for us by others.

MEMORIAL DAY 2012 Some of you remember the movie “Saving Private Ryan”. In that movie, set in World War II, a family has 4 sons serving in the military. The defense department receives word that 3 of the brothers have been killed, and it is decided that no mother should have to lose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Appropriating Our Freedom

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003

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Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty.

How to Live in Full Freedom - Rom. 8:2-8 Freedom: The condition of being free or unrestricted; personal, civic and spiritual. Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty. Illustration:The divine "scheme of things," as Christianity understands it, is at once extremely elastic and extremely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Image Is This? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

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This sermon explores the balance between our spiritual commitments as Christians and our civic duties in a secular world, guided by Jesus' teachings.

Good Morning, Church Family! We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by a common love for our Savior and a shared commitment to serve Him faithfully in every area of our lives. Today, we find ourselves at the intersection of faith and civic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Topics: Christian Duty

Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

based on 688 ratings

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One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:20, Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 14, 2001

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We are a forgetful people. Not only do we forget names, where we put our wallet, the meaning of memorial day - but we also tend to forget God and all that he has done for us... - THAT IS WHY throughout the bible God’s people are exhorted to remember him.

"In Remembrance Of Me" Do you ever have trouble forgetting things? Do you ever forget where you put your keys?, Wallet? Checkbook? a telephone number you’ve written down? someone’s name? a birthday or an anniversary? Well everyone forgets at one time or another, according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-23, Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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