Sermons on Civil Compliance:

God Is Not A God Of Confusion

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 7, 2023

We must not imagine that the confusion roiling western culture is because of God. Having rejected the Lord, civilization is confused, and without hope of being set right without God's merciful intervention.

“God is not a God of confusion but of peace.” [1] We live in a world that is increasingly confused—confused about society, confused about the role of government, confused about the sexes, confused about God. And I could undoubtedly go on about the confusion that reigns in our world. Confusion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Wedding Garment

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 30, 2017

There was no procedural compliance in terms of the man’s dress which is symbolic that he was not clothed in his white baptismal garment (saved).

The Wedding Garment— An old Baptist preacher’s story tells of a parishioner who greeted his minister at the close of the service with the same observation, Sunday after Sunday: “You really gave it to them today, Preacher!” Over time, the minister became concerned that this parishioner never seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Forcing People To Be Good, Can It Happen? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2021

It’s alien to Christ’s life and law of love to force compliance. One cannot and may not try to force sanctity or even basic justice on another.

Sophomore year in high school. We were assigned to study world history at that time, and we were using a Christian textbook, which rightly saw Jesus Christ as the center of all history. We even date years before and after the birth of Christ, even though the time line is about 3 years off what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Mark 12:30-31, Matthew 19:20-22, 1 Timothy 6:8, Genesis 1:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Getting Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

We are promised answers to our prayers when we: Approach with Confidence, Approach in Compliance (to His will), and Approach in Certainty.

Get Your Prayers Answered! 1 John 5:14–15 INTRODUCTION Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rekindling Our Passion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2010

We rekindle our passion by a commitment to a high view of God, by the confession of our sins and by compliance with God’s calling.

An old woman complained to her husband that he is no longer passionate. She said, “When we were much younger, you used to embrace me a lot.” The old man sat beside his wife and put his arms around her. Not satisfied, she sighed. “Many years ago, you used to kiss me on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience: The Key To Miracles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of every divine encounter and the key to unlocking miracles.

OBEDIENCE: THE KEY TO MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." – John 2:5 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:22, Luke 5:4-7, Isaiah 1:19, Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:5, Deuteronomy 28:1-2, 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Compromise

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 19, 2025

Compromise is a dangerous path that erodes spiritual strength, destroys testimony, breeds confusion, harms our relationship with God, and jeopardizes eternal rewards. The Christian life demands unwavering commitment to God’s holiness and truth.

THE DANGERS OF COMPROMISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 11:1-6, James 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Revelation 3:15-16 INTRODUCTION: Compromise may seem like an easy way to avoid conflict or to fit in, but in the spiritual realm, it is a dangerous path that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 11:1-6, James 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Revelation 3:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience: Master Key For Abundance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

Obedience is not an outdated concept—it is the currency of abundance in God's kingdom.

OBEDIENCE: MASTER KEY FOR ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 1:19 Supporting Texts: Genesis 2:16-17, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 2:5, Luke 5:4-7, Romans 5:19 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is not just a virtue—it is a gateway. God has designed abundance to be accessed through our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience That Moves Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention.

OBEDIENCE THAT MOVES HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, John 14:21, Isaiah 1:19, Acts 9:6 INTRODUCTION: Obedience is a powerful key that unlocks the doors of heaven and ushers in God’s blessings and intervention. Throughout Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him.

LIVING A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 28:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 14:15, 1 Samuel 15:22, Isaiah 1:19, James 1:22-25, Genesis 6:22 INTRODUCTION: Obedience to God is not just an act; it is a lifestyle that defines the depth of our relationship with Him. From ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

Obedience is the foundation of spiritual authority and divine favour. God does not accept substitutes for obedience—sacrifice, talent, position, or charisma cannot replace a heart yielded to Him.

OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-23 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Proverbs 21:3, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19-20, Hebrews 10:5-9 INTRODUCTION: God places a high premium on obedience. In His kingdom, obedience is not optional—it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Claiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon encourages Christians to be wachful in their relationship with God, so they can live in compliance with God’s comaands and recieve their full inheritance as children of God

Claiming Your Inheritance Philippians 3:17 - 19, Acts 17:18, Philippians 3:12, 8-9, 16, Galatians 6:7 - 8, 4:1-9, Philippians 3:20 - 21, Romans 8:19, 23, 25, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Galatians 5:5, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2 July 8, 2004 I. So far in Philippians 3 we have heard Paul say that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist