Sermons on Civil Governments:

The Antichrist: Personified Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 10, 2002

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of Revelation. Films like “End of Days,” “Armageddon,” “Deep Impact,” and “Independence Day” are just some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10, Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Little Slice Of Heaven Nestled Between Truth And Love Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

How we can create "a little slice of heaven" in our Christian community as we learn to live governed by truth AND love.

A Little Slice of Heaven Nestled Between Truth and Love Don’t you just love the smells of Thanksgiving?  the delectable golden brown turkey basting and baking away  tasty russet potatoes being mashed to fluffy perfection, topped off by melting butter, salt and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Vote - God Decides

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

God is ultimately in control over who is elected and how they govern. Therefore, we can look to Him for the security and welfare of our nation.

As you all know, on November 7th millions of people will be going to the polls to elect a new President. And so, this excruciatingly long process, these seemingly endless political campaigns, will finally be over. No more debates, no more ‘attack ads’, no more speculation over vice-presidential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9, Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Kingdoms

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 4, 2008

All of us live in a kingdom. Someone sits on teh throne governing our lives. The central question is: Who is on your throne?

The Three Kingdoms 1 Peter 1:13-16 All of us live in a kingdom! Someone sits on our throne, governing our lives! Each of us are called to live in holiness! Hebrews 12:14 14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (NIV) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Antichrist: The Evil One

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 26, 2014

The antichrist will: 1. Create a one-world government. 2. Create a one-world economy. 3. Create a one-world religion.

Antichrist: THE EVIL ONE Scripture: Revelation 13:1-13:10 Revelation 12:1-12:12 (add scripture) The movie world seems to be obsessed with the end of the world. There has been a steady stream of films coming out of Hollywood around the theme of end time events and takeoffs on the book of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here Is Wisdom- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

We are living in the time of the end. Many things are being put in place for the emergence of one world government. Christians should be alert in the Spirit.

HERE IS WISDOM- PART 2 You are welcome to the message of the trumpeter. Remember, It’s a moment we use, to share the undiluted word of God by speaking the mind of God- to prepare the saints for the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to warn the unbelieving world about the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Ruler Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

This is an impressive amount of evidence that supports the conviction that Jesus is the greatest ruler in the universe. He governs the universe from this position of equality with God the Father.

We are ahead of our time when we bow to Jesus, for one day every knee will bow and every tongue confess him as Lord of Lords and King of Kings. Back in 1917 at the Annual Exhibition of the Royal Academy in London, Charles Butler exhibited a painting he had worked on for three years. It is called ...read more

Our Backyard Needs Cleaned.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Sinners and the government are not the real problem. We are our own worse enemies refusing to clean ourselves up so sinners will want to be clean.

Romans 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Instant Idolatry Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This incident in Babylon shows us that Christians are justified in getting involved in politics, but also in resisting a government that compels obedience to what is contrary to the will of God.

Alfred North Whitehead said, "The key note of idolatry is contentment with the prevalent gods." Nebuchadnezzar, as we saw in the conclusion of chapter 2, had been convinced that Jehovah was the God of gods. Even after this, however, he did not feel compelled to forsake his lesser gods. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-8

The Divine Diagnosis Of Practical Atheists Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 23, 2025

This psalm's diagnosis for a corrupt world begins not with a flawed government, but with the foolish proclamation of the human heart: "There is no God."

Introduction: The Question on Every Heart We live in a world that often leaves us bewildered. We turn on the news and see conflict, corruption, and confusion. We look at our communities and sometimes see division and despair. We look into our own hearts and, if we are honest, we find a battle ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Justice

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023

We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20, Hosea 4:1-6, Amos 5:21-23, 1 John 2:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who May Dwell In Your Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Jesus came to do more than stir our emotions: He intends that the whole person be renewed in his image; mind, body, soul and spirit by following the traditions of faithful devotion to Christ and the discipline outlined in Scripture.

Proper 17 (B) who may dwell in your sanctuary Deuteronomy 4:1-9 Moses said, “And now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the rules that I am teaching you, and do them, that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. You shall ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Betrayal Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 11, 2018

Showing how Jesus was betrayed in four different ways in John 18, and how they apply to how we follow HIM today

The Betrayal CCCAG December 9th, 2018 Scripture- John 18 Intro: A little bit of history quiz for us this morning. Can anyone tell me what happened on May 15th in the year 44 BC? I know none of you are around then. A little hint, May 15th is the ides of March. Does it ring a Bell yet? May 15th ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Voting And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024

Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist