SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Civil Rights:

showing 1,096-1,110 of 149,937
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,013 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    No Stealing Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 22, 2025
     | 273 views

    If the Israelites were to form a civilized society, they would have make the choice between being givers or takers.

    Ten Words to Live By: Do not steal Exodus 20: 15 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-21-2025 Where’s the Car?! I was ten and my brother was eight years old. We were eating breakfast when my dad left for work. He came back in a few minutes later looking completely bewildered. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus The Extremist--We Should Be Extremists Too Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2024
     | 927 views

    Our faith and the natural moral law written on our hearts, and basic human biology all agree

    Saturday of Easter Week 2024 There’s a word I see in almost daily use by our national media and politicians. When a writer or speaker wants to discredit someone else, he uses the word “extremist.” You’ve seen it used by adherents of both sides of any debate, but it seems to me more likely to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Man, The Mission, The Time

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014
     | 6,346 views

    Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

    The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Friends

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Problem With Racism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,849 views

    During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    Following Jesus Discipleship Basics (Mlk Day Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 14, 2024
     | 1,706 views

    John 1:43-51, let us embrace the call to follow Jesus, seeking a profound knowing that transcends our doubts. United Methodist discipleship invites us into a journey of following.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY Year B: “Following” Sermon Series Back 2 the Basics January 14, 2024 John 1:43-51. Following Jesus Discipleship Basics 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." ”The next day Jesus decided to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny Levy avatar

    Righteous Indignation Series

    Contributed by Johnny Levy on Oct 17, 2020
     | 2,700 views

    We need to be made ready, by the power of the holy spirit, to suffer persecution with grace and humility. Jesus is, and will always be, the greatest example in history of denying his own rights and giving up his own power.

    See text below, or you can go here to view the formatted google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y21NRp3VJodNVGQuBn80Oykf5ywzJx13RAzaFjhsitc/edit You can see the actual execution of this sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoY-gkamBaU&t=277s ***OUTLINE*** Summary / ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Give Us Free

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

    Give us Free John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. On July 4th 1776, America declared independence from 156 years of British rule. IN the CONGRESS of JULY 4, 1776 the founding ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Trophy's Of Hell

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    We must walk so carefully and softly before God!

    Trophy’s of Hell Luke 22:31-32 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. I am thankful for all I know and feel ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Serving All Men Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,232 views

    In today's lesson we learn that we must forsake our rights and serve others for the sake of the gospel.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Paul’s Pattern of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Finishing Your Race Well

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 16, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,942 views

    Within this letter written unto Timothy, there are six vital instructions drawn from its wisdom-filled pages. Six secrets that will help us all follow in Paul’s footsteps and finish our spiritual race.

    Finishing Your Race Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8NKJ  For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Stinking Thinking

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,432 views

    What you think says everything about you! What you think will ultimately reveal itself one way or another! If it’s on your mind, sooner or later it will be on your tongue! Change Your Mind...Change Your Life

    “STINKING THINKING!” GCC 1/9/11pm Assoc. Pastor Randy Trotter “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he...” Proverbs 23:7 “My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice, indeed, I myself; Yes, My inmost being will rejoice ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Seeing Is Believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 26, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,067 views

    At what point did Peter start to sink into the water? The moment he took his eyes off of Jesus and started to think about what was going on around him and the way he was feeling about the situation that he was in! Right?

    Seeing is believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!" Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. How many have ever heard the saying, “getting old is not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,964 views

    David saw something worth fighting for. Some things are worth fighting for!

    I Samuel 17:29 David saw something worth fighting for. II Samuel 23:11-12: “11- And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. 12- But ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal