Sermons on Civility:

Basic Christianity 101

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 7, 2003

THE WAY WE JUDGE OTHERS MATTERS TO GOD!

BASIC CHRISTIANITY 101: THE WAY WE JUDGE PSALM 133/ MATTHEW 7:1-6 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 31, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CONSERVATIVE CHURCH AND THE LIBERAL UNIVERSITY:email I LUV YEW: I got your back You got mine, I’ll help you out Anytime. To see you hurt To see you cry, Makes me weep And wanna ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 10 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 10 Last week we looked at the story of how Cain killed his brother and was then banished from the land. A horrible event in the history of the world that ruined both brother’s lives. We ended our studies last week with Cain asking for mercy from God because he felt like others would now ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

You & Your Government Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012

Being citizens of heaven doesn’t minimize our responsibilities on earth for the Christian citizen is called upon to be the best citizen. The Christian will have a high view of authority & will be submissive to it as a matter of conscience.

ROMANS 13: 1-7 YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT [Matthew 22:15-22] An Idaho SHEEP RANCHER was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. He said, "If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be near impossible the rancher agreed. The stranger then stated, "You have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Three Deadlines To Our Nation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Feb 26, 2002

Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. This sermon applies the same title but now to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES TO OUR NATION (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Three Deadlines

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

Three deadlines God gives to us in Romans 1:21-32 and how they apply to our nation.

GOD’S THREE DEADLINES (Romans 1:21-32) by Jerry Falwell Evangelist J. Harold Smith preached a sermon on God’s Three Deadlines and applied it to individuals. Today, I want to apply the title to our nation. I see in Romans 1:18-32 what happens when a nation leaves God. He gives them three ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Man, The Mission, The Time

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014

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: 1 Samuel 8:11-18

Denomination: Friends

General Survey On The Foundations

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 5, 2016

The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble!

INTRODUCTION: The single most important part of any building is the foundation. If the foundation is inferior, then the entire building will not last. It will crumble! Psalms 11 was written by King David during the time when his estranged son, Absalom, led an armed revolt against him, in an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Galactica Conclusio Philosophicus

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jul 16, 2009

The Worldview Behind Battlesstar Galactica

In one of the climactic scenes of the conclusion of "Battlestar Galactica", Gaius Baltar remarks that an unseen hand had been guiding events all along up until that point. Just as the characters were propelled by something from beyond themselves, the producers behind this show may have been driven ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pray! Pay! Obey!

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under.

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under. Intro.: 1. This coming Tuesday our nation will celebrate Independence Day. 2. The Fourth of July is not a religious holiday, but it does provide the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

An Overabundance Of Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017

This is a short message given at a downtown mission before a meal.

Peace With Yourself I want to ask you a question? It’s a simple question. You can call out your answer or just keep it in your mind. Who is your best friend? That’s probably a person you’ve spent a lot of time with, someone you’ve grown to trust. Someone who has your back, and you have their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rendering Unto Caesar

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010

Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Congregational

I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

IN A YEAR WHERE SHADOWS HAVE HUNG OVER THE WORLD, CHRISTMAS BRINGS WITH IT FRESH PROMISES OF HOPE.

There's A Song in the Air I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day  Year 1864 was a leap year starting on Friday.  February 1 -- Danish-Prussian War 57,000 Austrian and Prussian troops cross the Eider River into Denmark.  February 17 -- American Civil War: The tiny Confederate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Straddling The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 25, 2008

What you believe is important. Your philosophy of religion, your doctrine, your firm foundation and stance on Biblical issues is an important matter. Do you know where you stand on the basic, foundational doctrines of the Bible?

Series: Romans – the Line in the Sand Message Title: Straddling the Line Scripture: Romans 2:1-16 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Role Of The Believer, Government Authorities, And Submission Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Romans 13 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible, particularly when it comes to understanding the Christian’s relationship to government and authority.

The Role of the Believer, Government Authorities, and Submission December 11, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:1-7 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. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

"Thinking The Things Of God” The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 6, 2018

A review of the purpose for the Ten Commandments

In Jesus Holy Name September 23, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Series Redeemer Text: Exodus “Thinking the Things of God” The Ten Commandments Mark Twain told the story about a man who had memorized the Ten Commandments. The ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran