Sermons about Civic Engagement

Speaking The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

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Jesus engaged in people's real life questions, issues and challenges. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to engage in caring conversations with others in order to share God's love and grace.

John 4:37-30, 39-42 “Speaking the Truth INTRODUCTION One of the gifs of the technological revolution is that of communication. We are now able to communicate over greater distances, with more people, in a shorter time, than has ever been possible. • No more five day mail ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

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Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

“The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

When Is It Right To Fight?

Contributed by William Noel on Apr 6, 2003

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Biblical criteria for engaging the enemy (the devil) in spiritual warfare.

“When Is It Right To Fight?” Ephesians 6:12 Introduction · Sometimes when we hear bad news we think things can’t get any worse, until we hear the cure. · ILL: A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Playground Or Battlefield

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 15, 2002

based on 832 ratings

| 169,991 views

The Christian is engaged in a spiritual battle and the weapons of our warfare are spiritual.

In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of money. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Ephesians 6:11-18, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Person Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on Feb 4, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Introduction to the Holy Spirit and how does He engage believers.

Understanding the Person of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 1 John 14:15-16, 26 Jesus Christ is about to leave his disciples. He is about to go. He tells them in 14:1, “Let not your heart be troubled; I am going to leave you to prepare a place for you. I will come again to receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance With Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 9, 2007

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An Advent sermon that encourages us to engage in daily repentance with Jesus.

As we get closer to the end of the year what are you looking forward to? School finishing. Holidays. Christmas Day. Presents. Family get togethers. The prophet Isaiah in chapter 11 lays out a picture of something that all followers of Jesus Christ can look forward to. Listen again to a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Increase Your Credibility Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 13, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,541 views

Christians can maximize their credibility by engaging in key Christian behaviors.

1. Illus. of waitress • Christian man went into restaurant. Paid his bill with a $20 bill. When waitress brought him his change, she brought $10 too much. • When he called her back to table and brought this to her attention, she said, “I know. I was watching church service on television the other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Soaring?

Contributed by Robert Webb on Mar 4, 2017

based on 3 ratings

| 8,083 views

We are engaged in spiritual warfare are you empowering yourself to win!

Are you soaring? 1 John 5:18-19 (NIV) 18 We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 19 We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We must be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lightly Salted

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 1, 2016

based on 4 ratings

| 4,017 views

We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ.

Lightly Salted October 30, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must engage our culture as a witness for Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: To borrow upon the theme of these verses, too many American Christians prefer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

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Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Methodist

Suit Up - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2009

based on 5 ratings

| 6,627 views

Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary armor to successfully engage the enemy. Today we will look at the helmet and the sword.

Suit Up Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary weaponry and armor to successfully engage the enemy. We have looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Use The Right Weapon For The Fight

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 1, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Too often times we, as Christians, use the wrong weapon for the fight in which we are engaged. God gives to us special weapons to fight with when we are engaged in a spiritual battle

-The father of a girl that I dated in high school was an Army recruiter -When he found out that I was going to West Point, he gave me a lot of cool Army recruiting stuff. One of the items was a pin with the motto of the Army on it -It said, “Join the Army. Go to exotic lands. Meet new and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Mapping Fault Lines In America - Memorial Day - Independence Day Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

based on 359 ratings

| 63,777 views

Who is to blame?: CORRUPT POLITICIANS, COMPROMISING PREACHERS, COMPLACEMENT PEOPLE. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

Mapping Fault Lines in America Micah 3:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FaultLines.html I love America, and make no apology for doing so. I enjoy her freedoms, especially in being free to worship the true and living God. I would like to continue living here if at all possible. I still ...read more

Scripture: Micah 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Memorial

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2008

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The Centurion’s life became a memorial before God and brought about the salvation of his household. This sermon also has a Communion Service on the end.

Build Your Own Memorial Sunday, May 25, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Tomorrow is a Memorial Day across the United States. The observance of Memorial Day for those killed in the line of duty, defending our country, began after the Civil War. The Grand Army of the Republic began honoring the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Traits Of A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011

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“What makes a good soldier?” I believe that there are three common traits that every good soldier possesses which are necessary in our lives if we are to be good soldiers for the Lord – Fidelity, Focus, and the ability to Follow Orders.

Three Traits of a Good Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Introduction: As we think of soldiers past, who have sacrificed so valiantly, I want you to realize that if you are a Christian you too are a soldier, a soldier in the army of the Lord. Looking at our country’s soldiers past and present I ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

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