Sermons on Governing:

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised! - Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

I know that America is not perfect, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on earth. And part of the reason is because our forefathers acknowledged God & their dependence upon Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 78:1-4; Isaiah 33:22 Last week my message was entitled, “Let God be Praised!", which was based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4, Isaiah 33:22, Psalm 150:6, Psalm 106:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As Exiles In Babylon: Christians In Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire.

As we look at 1st Peter chapter 2 and 3, we consider the background of this epistle. Peter wrote his letter to Jewish Christians in the dispersion throughout Asia Minor, in the Roman Empire. Jewish Christians were the recipients, but Peter also speaks clearly to the gentile Christians throughout ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Peter 2:4-5, John 1:4, 1 Corinthians 15:45, 1 Peter 2:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 19, 2023

Looking at names of Jesus from Isaiah 9

Prince of Peace Isaiah 53:1-5; Isaiah 9:2-7; Ephesians 2:14-19 December 24, 2023 During Advent we’ve been looking at Isaiah’s prophecy of a child who was to be born, of a son that is given to us, and now we come to the fourth, final and climactic name given to the child: Prince of Peace. Because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Ephesians 2:15-19, Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson: 37: Abimelech King Of Shechem Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 20, 2019

At first glance, it might appear that this pitiful tale of the scoundrel Abimelech is unimportant. However, the events of this chapter came very near to being the end of the nation of Israel.

Chapter 37 Abimelech King of Shechem [Judges 9.1-9.6] Scripture 1 And Abimelech the son of Jerubbaal went to Shechem unto his mother's brethren, and communed with them, and with all the family of the house of his mother's father, saying, 2 Speak, I pray you, in the ears of all the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Responsibility

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

The Lord makes it clear that it is the responsibility of the priests to minister in the tabernacle and protect it from being defiled.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend Martin Luther, “This day you and I will discuss the governance of the universe.” What Luther said in response was unexpected: “This day you and I will go fishing and leave the governance of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 18:1-19, Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Prayer For Gender Justice

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

we must pray for the safety and security of all people

Scripture tells us in Galatians 3:28: There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For all are one in God’s eyes Very often, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender community are the victims of hate, violence and rejection by government and our churches. ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

The Great Missionary Commissioning

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 28, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners four things the Church at Antioch had that the church desperately needs today.

The church at Antioch became the model distribution center of its day. That is what churches are to be A distribution center for the Gospel. Not just for its local area but focused on the world God gives the routes in Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 14, 2006

Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, and made peace available to all those who believe.

Jesus – AKA Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6-7a NLT “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. And the government will rest on his shoulders. These will be his royal titles: Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His ever expanding, peaceful government will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Multiplying Effect Of Teamwork Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

Teamwork always multiplies our effectivness for the King and His Kingdom

The Multiplying Effect of Teamwork Catching the Spirit of the Leader Intro Acts 16:10 Ephesians 4:11–13 Numbers 11:10–17 Numbers 16 is the Lord’s response to the problem Leaders should always be part of the solution Result of division Matt 12:25 1) No one man shows Numbers 11:11 & 17 God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian's Standard For Living

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 21, 2004

Christians now a days are subjects to many standards of this world, standards that often put a Christian into a compromising stage. But what standard should a Christian follows? How should he respond to many rules in this world?

Christians now a days are subjects to many standards of this world, standards that often put a Christian into a compromising stage. But what standard should a Christian follows? How should he respond to many rules in this world? If the law of man tolerates but the laws of God forbid. Shall a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-5, Leviticus 18:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Still Need The Church

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

(Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Moral Issues: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

Life is a precious gift of God. Does that mean we cannot destroy it or that we must hold men accountable for destroying it?

INTRO: The death penalty receives much criticism from unbelievers and believers. Often those who claim to be Christians oppose it more vehemently. People reach very different conclusions about this subject based on the same principle—the sanctity of human life. Some say that because life is such ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Happiness

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008

The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Series

Contributed by Jorge Poveda on Jul 31, 2011

Explanation and application of the woman in Revelation 12

Revelation 12: 1,2 *First woman who went to the moon, “Dr. Wendy Jacobson was hired by NASA in 1968 right out of college as a lunar geologist, where she helped support the missions of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12. Then, in November of 1969, when then-President Nixon announced the extension of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-2

Denomination: Adventist

Christians And Economic Issues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 13, 2008

In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In the f

Christians and Economic Issues Luke 20:25 Intro In today’s world, there are two great economic systems engaged in a struggle that could win in our present civilization. Only time will reveal which, if either survives. Christianity is not to be identified with either capitalism or socialism. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:25

Denomination: Baptist