Sermons on Governance:

Politics, Civil War, And The Church

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 13, 2016

The world is reacting with anger, fear, or pride over the elections. That is not surprising. What is surprising is that the civil war has entered some churches. This is a topical message on how to deal with it.

Introduction: The civil war is brewing. Did you see the young lady on the news? She was one of those marching in protest to the election results. And a reporter caught up to her to ask some questions. What she said was downright scary. She said that what we need is a revolution in order to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Reading The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Just as the Pharisees didn’t read the clear signs of the first coming of Jesus,many people today are missing the clear signs that point to the second coming of Christ. Four spiritual signs that are too bold to miss.

INTRODUCTION When you hear the phrase, “It’s a sign of the times” what comes to your mind? If you’re into music you might think of the #1 hit song in the 1960s by Petula Clark, “It’s a sign of the times, that your love for me is getting so much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4, Matthew 24:1

Denomination: Baptist

Good Debt

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011

In God's economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

Title: Good Debt Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: In God’s economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another. Introduction Debt is a hot-button topic these days. The Urban Dictionary defines debt this way: “What America is in a lot of.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Retirement Package Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2010

A study of chapter 11 verses 1 through 17

Zechariah 11: 1 – 17 Retirement Package 1 Open your doors, O Lebanon, so that fire may devour your cedars! 2 Wail, O pine tree, for the cedar has fallen; the stately trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan; the dense forest has been cut down! 3 Listen to the wail of the shepherds; their rich ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Surrounds His People

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010

In a day when Satan and his allies seem to be fully in charge of society and government, it is comforting to learn that this does not surprise God! He will reward those who follow Him, deal with His enemies and put a hedge of protection around His saints.

The Lord Surrounds His People Psalm 125 4th of July Message July 4, 2010 OPEN • One need only look around him today to know that America is in economic, political and moral trouble! • We are plagued with financial breakdown, immigration struggles, and moral depravity. • Were we to bring back one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God Appoints His Servants

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

God said both Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus were His "servants." One brought national ruin; the other brought restoration. We need to trust that whoever is leading - king, prime minister, president - that God has placed them for a reason.

Leading up to the presidential election, we all had a favorite candidate whom we desired to win; someone who would represent our values. We envisioned how he would bring about prosperity and freedom to our nation; but if he lost, we envisioned the end of the world. Anyone of any political party ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-11, Isaiah 44:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

January 6, 2021: The Attack Upon Democracy's Citadel

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jan 13, 2021

How do we explain unrest in America? The answer was given years ago on May 30, 1804, by Samuel Kendall, a preacher addressing the Massachusetts Legislature. Herein is reprinted that important sermon, largely in its entirety.

On January 6, 2021, the world witnessed the shameful spectacle of thousands of Americans storming their capitol building in an attempt to disrupt the proceedings of Congress. Many of these persons carried American flags and some displayed Christian testimonies, all convinced, apparently, of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Denomination: United Methodist

America In Prophesy

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 21, 2019

I have had a number of people asked me about the conditions in our Country, and how they might relate to Biblical prophesy. That is the subject of this sermon. I give Christians a diagnosis of America's illness, and a positive cure.

America in Prophesy I have had a number of people asked me about the conditions in our Country, and how they might relate to Biblical prophesy. That is the subject of this sermon. Back in the early 1970's, I became very interested in Biblical prophesies. For fifteen years, I studied the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: United Methodist

The United States, A Dream Realized: Natural Law, Legal Positivism, & The Founders Views Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 20, 2021

I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia.

I’d like to take you back in time to the birth of this nation. The year is 1775, and the British are marching in the dead of night to capture the guns of the colonial militia. Four riders launch into the night to awaken the minute men. The colonials succeed, and beat the British to their supplies ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Joshua 4:21-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

Settling In Goshen (Genesis 47)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 31, 2024

Are believers perfect? Let's look at Genesis 47.

The patriarchs were not perfect. Clearly Israel was given much better laws as they inherited the land of promise. Yet, we live in an imperfect world too. Is our hope here or in a better world coming? Let’s look at Genesis 47. What did Joseph tell Pharaoh? What was their request? So Joseph went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evil Athalia (2 Kings 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 23, 2025

Does God eventually remove evil people from power? Let's look at 2 Kings 11.

Though evil people plot and kill, does God win in His time? Let’s examine wicked Athalia’s plan and God’s victory through Jehoiada the priest in 2 Kings 11. After Jehu had killed Ahazia, king of Judah, what did Ahazia’s mother do to take the throne? When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, learned of her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lesser Of Evils (Or Choose Your Sinner)

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Sep 6, 2024

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this.

Since we are getting close to Election Day and there's a lot of discussion about Christians voting and whether or not Christians should vote for certain candidates and how Christians should vote on the various issues and initiatives that appear on the ballot I thought I would share this. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Romans 13:1-7, Proverbs 11:10, Proverbs 14:35, Acts 25:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Regal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 30, 2004

How the chief priests spoke the truth when they said, "we have no king but Caesar." The government is no king to have as Christians.

March 31, 2004 John 19:12-17 “Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” 11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran