Sermons on Duty Of Government:

Christian Citizenship

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008

It is inconceivable that God would have ordained government and then have His people stay out of it! And if we stay out of it, then I ask - who does that leave running this country? Use your head!

What are our duties, responsibilities and right In America? Why have so many Christians dropped out of sight and stepped back from speaking out on the major issues that America faces today? 4 Reasons Why Christians Have Dropped Out From The Social Issues Plaguing Our Nation: a. They See ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Report For Active Duty

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 26, 2013

One word from God, the strength it gives, can take you from where you are, to where you need to be,

It’s time to report, for active duty! Ill. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the world celebrated! WHY? Because World War I was over. President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation to celebrate Armistice Day on November 11. In 1938, the day was declared a national ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“devotion – The Duty Of The Disciple”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 20, 2014

Things the Bible tells us we are to be devoted to.

“Devotion – the Duty of the Disciple” February 23, 2014 1 Chronicles 22:17-19 “Then David ordered all the leaders of Israel to help his son Solomon. He said to them, “Is not the LORD your God with you? And has he not granted you rest on every side? For he has given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:17-19

Denomination: Holiness

When We Forget Our Primary Duty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2022

Humans become like those rebels when they forget that their primary mission in life is to live and die in love with God and neighbor.

Saturday of 29th Week in Course 2022 Jesus always paid attention to the local news, wherever He might have been ministering. Today’s Gospel actually gives us two situations in which Jesus gets to comment on something happening in Jerusalem, something that these days would make at least page two of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Catholic

The Heart Of Faith: When Love Transcends Duty Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2024

We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions.

The Heart of Faith: When Love Transcends Duty Intro: We are called to let love guide our actions, even when it takes us in unexpected directions. Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 12:28-34. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In a quiet town, an older woman named ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-6, Hebrews 7:23-28, Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Other

"The Right & Responsibility To Vote”

Contributed by David Hill on Oct 26, 2004

Christians have a right & a responsibility to vote for those who goven us.

“The Right & Responsibility to Vote” Proverbs 29:2 In 1938 the name Boston Curtis appeared on the ballot for Republican Committeeman from Milton, Washington. Actually, Boston Curtis was a donkey. The town’s mayor sponsored the animal to demonstrate that people know very little about the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 27, 2010

WE need a quick civics lesson from Peter!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As citizens of Heaven we have talked about how important it is for our life to reflect our true citizenship. This means that we are not to be a reflection of the world we live in but rather a reflection of the God we serve! • Today as we continue with that theme Peter is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Submission Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2021

1) The Command (1 Peter 2:13a), 2) Motive (1 Peter 2:13b), 3) Extent (1 Peter 2:13c-14), 4) Reason (1 Peter 2:15), 5) Attitude (1 Peter 2:16), and 6) The Application of Submission (1 Peter 2:17).

1 Peter 2:13-17 [13] Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, [14] or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good [15] For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Other

The Christian's Responsibility In Society Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2021

1) Our duties as Christians (Titus 3: 1–2), 2) to our former condition of unbelief and sin (Titus 3: 3), 3) To our salvation through Jesus Christ (Titus 3: 4–7), and finally 4) To our mission to an unbelieving, lost world (Titus 3: 8).

Titus 3:1–8. Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Church And The Government: Whose Side Am I On? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You are citizens of two orders, two systems. This world with its necessary institutions, and the order of the kingdom of God with its necessary values. This is not because the two orders have equal authority, but because God is the ruler and owner of both.

We’re traveling through the book of 1 Peter. Peter’s two letters are a mere 166 verses. Nonetheless, they are packed with keen wisdom from a seasoned pastor about how to live amidst life’s trials. In this short little letter, Peter encourages the churches in now modern day Turkey to stand fast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Doomsday Shadow

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014

What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

The Powers That Be.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2025

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

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, How Am I Supposed To Love This Woman?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

Women learn to submit to their husbands by watching their husbands submit to God. If a husband is not submitting to God, more than likely there will be a problem of submission in his home.

Lord, How am I supposed to love this woman? 3/23/03 Minister Cedric Portis Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31, Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning To The Watchmen Of The Church

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2022

This is a several part lesson WARNING BELIEVERS TO KNOW THE SIGNS OF THE TIME AND TO WARN OTHERS THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST. Are you ready? Are you warning others?

WARNING! ATTENTION! DUTY OF A WATCHMAN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in 2 or 3 parts.) **Are we ready for the NEW WORLD ORDER? A CASHLESS SOCIETY? ONE WORLD CURRENCY? ONE WORLD LEADER? ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT? ONE WORLD RELIGION? OPEN BORDERS? THE MARK OF THE BEAST? ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 3:17-21, Ezekiel 33:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God