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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Submission To Civil Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,294 views

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1.

    Submission to Civil Authorities is the Only Answer to Persecution and the Best Way to Glorify God (2:13b-17) 1. Description of Such Conduct a. Fundamental Responsibility is Submission b. Danger to Avoid is the Misuse of Our Spiritual Freedom (:15) c. The Special Honor We Give to Civil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Respect Civil Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,144 views

    Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

    1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Civil Disobedience

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,702 views

    The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

    Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 4, 2014
     | 8,433 views

    If the Christian is going to be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God Paul calls us to submit to the governing civil authorities. This sermon looks at what that looks like for the Christian.

    Submission To The Authorities Romans 13:1-7 Read Text: Romans 13:1-7 INTRO: How many of us like to submit? Doesn’t even the thought of submitting or of submission almost repulse us? I know that we have a lot of competitive people in this body of believers. We have business men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Be Subject To Governing Authorities?

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    When Paul wrote Romans chapter 13, did he have in mind total obedience and surrender to a totalitarian government? "If the civil power commands us to violate the law of God, we must obey God before man" (Wuest).

    This morning, I am going to begin our message with an illustration from a 2018 CNN article written by Thomas Weber: “On March 21, 1933, Germany was in turmoil. Less than two months after the Nazi seizure of power, even people with pro-regime leanings felt disquieted about the draconian measures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Guidepost Two – When Obedience Clashes With Culture Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 26, 2025
     | 85 views

    Christians honor civil authority, but when obedience to people means disobedience to God, they obey Him with courage, humility, and unshakable joy.

    The council chamber in Jerusalem was tense. Leaders of the Sanhedrin gathered in a semicircle, their robes still and their eyes sharp. In the center stood a handful of Galilean fishermen who had been arrested for one reason: they would not stop speaking the name of Jesus. The high priest leaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian And Civil Government

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

    We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,967 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Honor The Honorable

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2018
     | 8,872 views

    Honor is showing respect, Support, and Adoration. Several types will be mentioned -- Parents; civil authority; elders; the LORD.

    1. One of the right things that we do in this country is give honor to people who deserve to be honored – First Responders; Graduates; Selfless Servants; Monuments of Honor; Avenue of the Righteous outside the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem – Today, Veterans (Veterans Day) 2. Someone wrote: IT IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Divine Providence Part 7 - Providence And Civil Governments Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,387 views

    Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed as a 13-week adult class. This part examines the Christian's relationship with and responsibility to civil government.

    DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    The Powers That Be As Ordained By God Almighty (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 27, 2019
     | 2,752 views

    Respect civil authority and pay all taxes and custom duties as well as any mandatory fees you need to pay in the society. Live right and be at peace with the Powers that be.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE POWERS THAT BE AS ORDAINED BY GOD ALMIGHTY (PT. 2)* Romans 13:4-7 King James Version (KJV) 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Hans Krause avatar

    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,074 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Jesus And Pilate

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,539 views

    An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

    The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,581 views

    Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

    “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist