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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    #49 What Is Caesar’s And What Is God’s Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 10, 2021
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     | 4,525 views

    In Mark 12:13-17 Jesus asked for a coin and with that coin illustrated the roles of government and God in our lives.

    #49 What is Caesar’s and What is God’s Series Mark Chuck Sligh August 8, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 12:13-17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Christian Responsibility”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,332 views

    Voting is a Christians Responsibility

    “A Christian Responsibility” May 1, 2016 Isaiah 9:6-7 “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2013
     | 3,740 views

    Restoration, is still paramount in the deep south, in a diaspora, that practiced redistribution of wealth and sinned against God, when they took, from their neighbors, and falsely claimed lands and properties that did not belong to them.

    Lord, I Clearly See, Restore To Me “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    How To Live Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012
     | 4,896 views

    How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

    Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does Our Church Government Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,919 views

    Are we patterned on Rome, on America, or on the Bible in our church? Who is in charge?

    CHURCH GOVERNMENT If Paul were to visit other American congregations, he might be just as appalled at the male leadership as at the female. He would see that, in the main, congregations are built around one man. And with sorrow he would note that the size of the congregation is in direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living In This World Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    A look at Spiritual Growth according to Paul

    Living in This World I. Conduct and attitude with regard to civil government (vs. 1) II. Conduct and attitude in regard to "All People" (vs. 2) III. Reason for Godly conduct and attitude (vs.3) ________________________________________________________________________ I. Conduct and attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Government From God's Point Of View Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 10, 2023
     | 2,237 views

    Jesus wants us... 1. To know He designed government for our good (vs. 21). 2. To recognize the dangers of ungodly government (vs. 15-18). 3. To fulfill our godly duties to government (vs. 18-22). 4. To be fully devoted to God (vs. 16, 18-22).

    Government from God's Point of View The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 22:15-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 22:15. Jesus was in Jerusalem to die on the cross for our sins. The city and surrounding villages were crowded with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Christian Conscience And The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

    “One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Appointed, Not Hired Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015
     | 11,006 views

    Elders (Overseers) are appointed by God. They are not hired to do a job; they are appointed to serve the One who appoints and to serve His holy people.

    “I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.” [1] His face was red and his eyes were narrow slits as he raged, “We hired you, and we can fire you.” I was equally determined as I asserted with a firm, steady voice, “No one hired me; God appointed me.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Powers That Be.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 303 views

    Subjection to rulers.

    THE POWERS THAT BE. Romans 13:1-7. “The powers that be” to whom “every soul” is to be “subject” (ROMANS 13:1) are called “rulers” in ROMANS 13:3 (translated as ‘magistrates’ in Luke 12:11), “who do not bear the sword in vain” (ROMANS 13:4). We are to “be subject unto” them because “the powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 35 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
     | 5,920 views

    Continuation of the Study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 35 – Romans 13:1-7 By Rev. James May At the end of chapter 12 Paul’s teaching to the church on how we should behave toward one another, and toward our enemies in the church comes to a close. In chapter 13 Paul now begins a new subject matter, even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

    FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Return To Civility: 3 Respect God's Name Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2024
     | 781 views

    In today's world God's name is used as a curse and an exclamation point, this message looks at how we are to use it and not use it.

    Recently I was reading an article written by a friend of mine, Mike McNeil. Mike and I are from the same home church, and he taught at Kingswood University for forty years before taking a teaching position with Kings Church in Saint John. Mike writes a column called Soul Apologetics, and this week ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,651 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

  • Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena avatar

    The Call To Christian Advocacy For Good Governance And Sustainable Development In Africa

    Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,386 views

    Church leaders must pay attention to Christian Advocacy Ministry.

    THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY The new nation Israel was given instruction about governance, power and justice. The Lord instructed them, ‘you shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed