Sermons on federal government: showing 136-150 of 24,566

I Have My Rights!!! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2017

We live in nation of "rights" but if my rights conflict with yours we can end up in court, in a church split or in a family division. How do we avoid letting our desire to defend our rights to ruin our lives?

OPEN: I’m going to read from the words of an ancient document. When I’m finished I’m going to ask you what document these words are from (we put the words up on the screen and underlined the word “Rights” in the passage): “When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Kicked Jesus Out Of Politics? Theocracy And Democracy.

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 17, 2016

Today the neglect of the Bible and of God in society is evident. The separation of Church and state was originally designed to protect both Church and state, but is now used to subjugate any influence of God in politics?

WHO KICKED JESUS OUT OF POLITICS? Theocracy and Democracy. DEMOCRACY We get what we ask for, but for Australia it seems we don’t really know what that is. Australia voted and it seems no-one really likes any particular party. The common definition of democracy is “government of the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

2 Reasons The Christian Should Obey The Government Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 13:1-7.

Romans Series # 53 September 11, 2002 Title: 2 Reasons the Christian Should Obey the Government Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 13 of Romans as we continue with message #53 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Government Official Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 11, 2008

Jesus wants our faith to grow, regardless of whether or not we see miracles.

To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. HOW IMPORTANT ARE MIRACLES? “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of That Attitude About Government's Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

hristians should generally take a positive, constructive approach toward government (and authority in general) rather than nurture a cynical, rebellious attitude. We need government, like it or not. It is not man’s idea, but God’s. We should try to be

Getting Rid of That Attitude About Government’s Authority (Romans 13:1-7) 1. It is easy to be negative about authority and government. 2. One of my favorite authors and theologians, John Piper, said this: One of the crucial issues before the Church in America today is: Shall we be American with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011

Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2017

1. Expect Christ's enemies to be energized (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect more souls to be saved (vs. 4). 3. Expect more help from Heaven (vs. 5-10). 4. Tell the truth about Jesus (vs. 7-12).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 1 Acts 4:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 14, 2013 *We still live in somewhat of a bubble here in the Bible Belt. Yes, over the years, much has gone downhill spiritually, but it’s still different here. One of the main reasons goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 3, 2017

When your government is ungodly: 1. Stick together with God's people (vs. 23-24). 2. Seek God's help (vs. 24-31). 3. Speak the truth about Jesus (vs. 31).

When Your Government Is Ungodly - Part 3 Acts 4:23-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 28, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Tonight we finish our study of the great miracle that took place in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to pray, and they met a beggar who had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of Jesus Before The Spiritual And Government Authorities Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023

We’ll see how three groups respond to Jesus: the spiritual leaders of the nation, the followers of Jesus themselves, and governmental authorities.

"For centuries people believed that Aristotle was right when he said that the heavier an object, the faster it would fall to earth. Aristotle was regarded as the greatest thinker of all time, and surely he would not be wrong. Anyone, of course, could have taken two objects, one heavy and one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-54

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Christian And Government #2 - Voting - What, Why, And Who! Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2004

The importance of voting!

The Christian and Government #2 ¡V Voting: Why, What, and Who! Various Scriptures May 30, 2004 Introduction You have no doubt noticed by now that today¡¦s message is not about Memorial Day. So before I move on to our topic for today, let me say that I do not intend for anyone to think that I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Given Over Or Getting In?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 23, 2016

In this sermon we look at the recent decision to allow transgendered people access to the bathrooms of their choosing, and how God's Word addresses this and other issues of our time and culture.

Given Over, or Getting In? Text: Romans 1:18 – 32 Well, let me just start this morning by saying that I had intended to continue on with our current sermon series… but something happened this last week that just… well it just really caused my soul to ache. On Friday… the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Your Ground.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2020

Short message during virus shut down time. This was shared by text and other media.

April 20, 2020 STAND YOUR GROUND. 10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. Ephesians 6:10-20  (NLT) 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent 1c--Vigilance Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 22, 2018

Advent is a time to renew a theocentric approach in an often-anxious world.

Advent1C Welcome to this First Sunday of Advent. Today’s Readings from Luke’s Gospel is a little unsettling. In it, Christ seems to be describing the end of the world. Listen to his words: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Catholic

Christian Conscience And The State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011

What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

“One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:5

Denomination: Baptist