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  • Robert Tomas avatar

    Empowered By The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Robert Tomas on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,125 views

    What sort of authority should govern a Community and how should a leader exercise it?

    OCTOBER 18, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES •First Reading: Is. 45: 1, 4-6; •Psalm: 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 •Second Reading: 1 Thess. 1:1-5 •Gospel: Mt. 22:15-21 REFLECTION Three years ago, Enya and I were blessed to have led a Community worship based on the same Scripture Readings we have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Submission To Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-25) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 14,353 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-25

    Submission to Authorities Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bilbical Response To Authority Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    15th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christ followers respond to earthly authority reveals what they really believe about God’s sovereignty.

    In a February 2005 sermon, Pastor David Fairchild of Kaleo Church in San Diego spoke these words: Since political parties and governmental structures and systems are made up of people, and people are sinners, there is no ultimate comfort or hope that should be placed in them. We shouldn’t place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 6, 2012
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    How are we as Christians to live under nonChristian authority?

    Introduction Peter is writing to several communities of Christians scattered about in northern Asia Minor, which today is the country Turkey. These bands of believers are living in precarious circumstances. They are a decided minority who are misunderstood, and, as a result, face slander and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian's Duty To Government

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019
     | 2,677 views

    How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

    A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Patriotic Christians #4 - Respecting Our Leaders Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 4,951 views

    Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show respect and honor to God.

    Patriotic Christians #4 Respecting Our Leaders Theme: Though we may not agree with our elected officials, we have a duty to God to respect them, to honor them, to submit to their leadership, and obey them. God has ordained the governing authorities, and by respecting and honoring them, we show ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Value Authority Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,204 views

    Christian parents need to model and teach what it means to respect authority.

    The Bible makes it clear that showing respect for authority is to be a priority for the child of God. "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Debt

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011
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     | 4,131 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Submission To Authorities

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 7,835 views

    Submission to authorities has always been a touchy subject. Our mandate is to represent Christ to the world, and part of that mandate is to be in prayer for the people God has put in authority over us.

    SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES ROMANS 13:1-8 HISTORY HAS SHOWN THAT THERE IS AN ADVERSE REACTION TO PEOPLE WITH AUTHORITY. IT WOULD SEEM THAT ORDERS ALWAYS COME FROM THE TOP TO THE BOTTOM, WHILE REACTION TO THE ORDERS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. THIS BEGINS AT A VERY EARLY AGE AND CAN CONTINUE ALL THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2 Reasons The Christian Should Obey The Government Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 10,457 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Respect Authority Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008
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     | 14,327 views

    We as we continue our study from Ephesians today we want to examine the great expectation God has given us to Respect Authority.

    Respect Authority Ephesians 6:1-9 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan You can tell what we’re going through when you come over to our house and check out the bookshelf. We’ve got James Dobson’s entire library: “Dare to Discipline”, “The Strong Willed Child”; “Parenting isn’t for Cowards.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Your Government Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009
     | 2,767 views

    As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

    As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Modern Thinking Of Submitting To Authority

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 2,793 views

    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels ..

    Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority. - 1 Peter 2:13 There is an interesting parallel in societies when they lose respect for leaders or the system of government other levels of authority are also not respected. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accountability To The Next Level Of Authority

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019
     | 5,910 views

    Many decisions that we must make in our lives are based on our accountability to someone. No matter how much we like to think we are own our own, the fact remains, we must give account to someone.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTHORITY I. INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, I must enforce the rules of the school. Not always do I enjoy this portion of my job. In fact, this responsibility is often a dreaded one. We are teachers who often must perform in the role of a patrol officer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Christian And Government Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,820 views

    As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist