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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choosing Our King

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 1, 2012
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     | 5,297 views

    Our nation is destined for the elections to be held in two days. God chose the next king of Israel even though they had rejected Him. Today the fate of our nation to remain standing or be almost ruined like Israel, depends upon our choice. Will we make a

    Opening illustration: An Oriental king once summoned into his presence his three sons and set before them three sealed urns - one of gold, the other of amber, and the third of clay. The king bade his eldest son to choose among these three urns that which appeared to him to contain the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncle Sam

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2013
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    A sermon on Romans 13:1-7 talking about the responsibility of government toward their citizens and talking about the responsibility of citizens toward their government (Material and seed thoughts from Dr. Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans)

    HoHum: The origin of Uncle Sam probably began in 1812, when Samuel Wilson was a meat packer who provided meat to the US Army. The meat shipments were stamped with the initials, U.S. Someone joked that the initials stood for “Uncle Sam”. This joke eventually led to the idea of Uncle Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, Elephant And Donkeys

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013
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     | 3,802 views

    What's are Christians to do in a politically obsessed nation? That's what we'll cover in this lesson: Jesus, Elephants and Donkeys.

    There’s been a lot talk the last couple of weeks about the health care bill that was signed into law today and how it will doom our country. Many of my friends have written passionate pleas for the people of this country to rise up in opposition against this president, his policies, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Christian Citizen Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 4,301 views

    Paul teaches that we have responsibilities as Christians to the State.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans. Let’s read Romans 13:1-14: 1Let 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. 2Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Cast My Vote - For Who?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 14, 2008
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     | 7,516 views

    As a Christian, how do we evaluate political candidates and decide who to vote for? (Thoughts taken from a sermon series by Tony Evans, How Should Christians Vote.)

    Introduction Our nation- experiencing serious difficulties- affecting everyone of us- gas prices, investment losses, etc. There is much anxiety in the hearts of people over the economy and how it will affect them personally. What does- Bible counsel us to do- Phil 4:6-7 NASU- Php 4:6 Don’t worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andy Flowers avatar

    Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Series in Romans

    Text: Romans 13:1-7 Title: Politics 101 Romans 13:1-7 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
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     | 10,009 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Limits On The Authority Of The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 16, 2011
     | 5,300 views

    Exploring the limits of government authority through study of God’s Word.

    “Pilate said to [Jesus], ‘You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?’ Jesus answered him, ‘You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011
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     | 9,623 views

    Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

    “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.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Slow Death With Only One Cure

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 3,468 views

    This woman had no hope until she seen Jesus from a distance and said "If I may touch his clothes, I shall be whole"

    Mark 5:25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28 For she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Power Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

    “Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    One Nation Under God .... Again

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
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     | 11,695 views

    In this message I am focusing on the great Christian heritage we have in America and pleading for a return to ur roots as a nation.

    “One Nation Under God .... Again!” Psalm 33:12-22 This morning I want us to begin with a history lesson. In November of 1620 the first pilgrims arrived in this country. They arrived in a sailboat that was about 25 ft. wide and 100 ft long. They landed on the east coast in the middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Turn

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jan 6, 2011
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     | 4,592 views

    A brief look at Moses' experience at the burning bush and how/where we need to turn.

    Time to Turn Moses took the time to look at this bush that was burning and yet not consumed. When he did "turn to look" the Lord called to him and his life was never the same. Exodus 3:3-4 Our Faith can be challenged when we realize our need of turning. 1. Turn From a. Our preferances ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Egyptian Economy

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    Can history repeat itself

    11-22-09 Egyptian Economy Genesis 47:13-27 Many of you may remember the debate between Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and Sen. Dan Quayle Quayle was a young man by Presidential standards He was only 41 during the 1988 Presidential campaign He was running as Vice President in George H. W. Bush’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Christian’s Obligations Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 11, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,253 views

    Much has changed in the past 10 years since our country was attacked. Some feel that the increased role of government in our lives has been too much. As Christians, what are our obligations to the civil authorities as well as to those whom we live in th

    Our Obligations as Christians The Christians’ Obligations to the Powers that Be We should Submit to them The Christians’ Obligations to the People by Me We should Love them Video Slide Good morning. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since America was attacked by terrorists on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational