Sermons on god and government:

The 2nd Coming Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2017

What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men?

Prelude What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men? Purpose: Let’s look at the hope of Christ’s coming. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 13:24-37 and why it is really good news. Preaching Mark 13:26-27 Christ is Coming Advent is a time of hope. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Leader Is Always Better Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 19, 2008

People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes fail. Su

God’s Leader is Always Better Micah 5:2-9 Intro People, constantly look for good leaders. They want good persons to lead in government. Corporations search for competent people to manage their business. Churches look for effective pastors and other leaders. Nevertheless, leaders sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers For Our Nation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 3, 2020

I urge you to pray in accordance with God’s Word so that God’s will might be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Man’s words will all fade away, but the Word of the Lord shall stand forever!

“How has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Psalm 107:6-8, Psalm 118:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Spiritual "Bail Out Plan"

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

WE HAVE HEARD MUCH ABOUT GOVERNMENT BAIL OUT PLANS, BUT GOD HAS HAD A SPIRITUAL BAIL OUT PLAN SINCE THE FALL OF MAN,THAT IS 100% EFFECTIVE AND FAIL PROOF.

GOD’S SPIRITUAL “BAIL OUT PLAN” 2/22/09 2 Chron 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Be In Submission Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Christian are you easily in submission today to the people and government that God has placed before you? This is an area in which many fail. Let us seek direction from God’s word today.

Christian be in Submission Christians…to be in Submission Government ordained of God (v.1-2). Government ordained to promote good and restrain evil (v.3-5). Government ordained to provide benefits through taxes (v.6-7). In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings… Two battleships assigned to the training ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012

Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Stamp On America

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2010

Is God part of our heritage as a country? YES! Much of the quotes for this message comes from David Barton and the Wallbuilders Ministry

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are living in a time of confusion and a time of misinformation. • As a society we are at a crossroads. If you have been following the news, you have to be concerned about what is happening around you today in the United States of America. • What is happening to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015

Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2023

Let the government of your life rest on His shoulders. Then you will find the peace OF God, peace WITH God, and peace with others, as well.

Some time ago, the AARP Bulletin asked readers to respond to the question: What's your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from “eat a chocolate chip cookie” to “have a stiff drink.” But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every January 1st, Betz ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-7, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:1, John 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Country Desperately Needs Revival

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

What we need here in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not something drummed up by Man, or some sort of program-generated revival, our nation is in dire need of a Revival straight from the throne-room of God.

OUR COUNTRY DESPERATELY NEEDS REVIVAL 4-19-08 What we need here in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not something drummed up by Man, or some sort of program-generated revival, our nation is in dire need of a Revival straight from the throne-room of God. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Judge Not

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2013

Don't judge me! Who are you to judge me? Popular ideas in today's culture need biblical guidance. Let's look a bit at what this is all about and how God wants us to understand and act regarding judging others.

Matthew 7 Jesus' words: do not judge, are perhaps the most popular words of our culture today. How do you judge not? Particularly, how do you judge not as Jesus taught us? This command in the sermon on the mount is couched in front of another command that seems very much like a judgment call. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Wrath Or God's Righteousness? Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2009

The message of God’s wrath is a powerful message, but it is NOT the most powerful message in the Bible. The most powerful message in the Bible is the Gospel.

Revelation 8:6--9:11; 16:1-11 Purpose: To show that God’s awful wrath will not turn sinners to God. Aim: I want the listener to see that grace is the only answer to God’s coming wrath. INTRODUCTION: We have come to the final seal or chapter in the scroll that was opened in heaven by Jesus Christ ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearing From God In A Crisis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2018

Today, we are going to look at a conversation that Jesus had with a government official that led to a miracle in his life. This man heard from God in a crisis, and since we too face crises in our lives, we too need to hear from God.

16 October 2005 Hearing From God In A Crisis John 4:46-4:54 46 In the course of his journey through Galilee, he arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in the city of Capernaum whose son was very sick. 47 When he heard that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist