Sermons on Civil Obedience:

The Love Of Christ: Civil Rights Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2022

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, I think best to fundamentally understand God’s law, Christ Jesus’ law—-…

The Love of Christ by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 29, 2022) “Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18, King James Version[KJV]; “And Jesus answered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Mark 12:29-31, Deuteronomy 10:12, John 1:1

Denomination: Friends

Godly Protection In An Idolatrous Civilization Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 13, 2024

Even when humanity rebels, we still see a wonderful example of God's grace shown to His servants. Acts shows us again and again, and here in Ephesus it becomes very evident.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 30 Godly protection in an idolatrous civilization Acts 19:21-41 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we unpacked what the bible teaches about Salvation and Revival -- These are more than ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Civil Society (Deuteronomy 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2025

Was Israel under the old covenant perhaps in many ways a more civil society than ours? Let's look at Deuteronomy 24.

How do our modern societies compare to ancient Israel? Let’s look at divorce, military conscription, loans, wages, kidnapping, foreigners and the poor. Which is actually a more civil society? Let’s review Deuteronomy 24. What were the rules about divorce and remarriage? When a man takes a wife ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience As A Lifestyle

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Obey God to the point of risk.

Obey God to the point of risk. GE 6:5-13 The LORD was grieved - his heart was filled with pain. 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 he walked with God. God Warns those who listen to Him Is it moral for God to destroy? Redemption is His first choice, but what happens ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Obedient Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

The apostle Paul did not preach or teach the Gospel because of personal reasons or because the calling seemed attractive. I have talked to some who went into full-time Christian service because their father was a pastor, or because they grew up being told

An Obedient Spirit Paul continues to talk about his attitudes and motives about doing ministry. In his introduction to the letter to the Roman believers, Paul gives us some marks of true spiritual service we would do well to study and use as a standard to measure our own service to God. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Civil Disobedience: When Does It Become Necessary Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Nov 4, 2020

To mask or not to mask...hmmm.

Sometimes, within the Lord's Church, faithful followers disagree. In fact, there are times when folks in the Body of Christ, who genuinely enjoy solid, wonderful, fellowship, disagree. On matters of prime importance--the essentials* of our faith--these folks stand with complete agenda harmony. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Faith And Obedience

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Walking with God is a journey of a life time, but it also involves faith and obedience on our part at every stage.

For our meditation today we will focus on Joshua 18:3,“So Joshua said to the people of Israel, "How long will you put off going in to take possession of the land, which the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?” (ESV) These are the words of Joshua to the people of Israel who had been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:3

Denomination: Other

Obedience Is Not Optional

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

Obedience is the duty of every child of God. It is not an option, but an obligation.

Obedience Is Not Optional Text: I Sam.15: 22 Intro: We hear a lot these days about options. An option is “the act of choosing; choice; the freedom to choose” (Webster’s New Dictionary and Roget’s Thesaurus: published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN., copyright 1984; pg. 499). If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Providence Part 7 - Providence And Civil Governments Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 27, 2018

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

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 10:28, Titus 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, John 19:10-11, Matthew 22:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

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

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

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Intro.: 1. Faith is at the heart of man's response to God. a. Without it one cannot please God (Heb. 11:6). b. Gospel is power of God for those who have it (Rom. 1:16). c. Sinful man is justified before God by faith (Rom. 5:1). d. Christian life lived by "faith in the SOG" (Gal. 2:20). 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Joseph - The Obedient Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Dec 9, 2006

This message is a look at the life of Joseph and his Dilemma, Character, Crisis, and Obedience.

Series: The Nativity Message: Joseph – The Obedient Main Text: MATTHEW 1:18-25 Please Stand The Birth of Jesus Christ 18This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings By Obedience

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

God desires to bless those who will walk in obedience to His word and the promises that He has given us. Living in the Blessings, means to walk in obedience

“Blessing by obedience” Intro: As difficult it may seem for people to receive the truth, our finances generally mark the position of our spiritual walk with God. If we cannot learn to trust in the Lord for our finances then what makes us believe that we can trust Him for the rest of our life, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obedience Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

A sermon that looks at the obedience of Joseph and how we should attempt to imitate him in our lives.

The Obedience of Joseph! Portraits of Christmas Forgotten Joseph He never speaks Adoniram Judson 1788-1850 The obedience of Joseph Allow me to set the stage for you Joseph and Mary talked- Matthew 1:18-20 What will my family think? Pregnant by the Holy Spirit? Yeah right God, You want me ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ