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  • The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,268 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

  • Rendering To Caesar As A Believer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,797 views

    This is a very simple outline dealing with the good and bad of government, and our response to govenment as a believer in Christ.

    RENDERING TO CAESAR AS A BELIEVER Matthew 22:21 I THE REASON FOR GOVERNMENT – Judges 21:25 A People are self-centered, and as such walked away from God B The needs of the community are important 1 There were safety and protection needs 2 Judges were established to lead the people 3 When issue was ...read more

  • The Righteous Never Forsaken

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    What is to be the attitude of the righteous towards money and what are the underlying principles that should govern our giving?

    Based on sermon by Rob Bell- pastor in Michigan. Talk about money- difficult topic- scandals- church, government, businesses- institutional integrity. However- root cause is not the institution but the people in the institution- personal moral issue. None the less money is an important part of our ...read more

  • I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

    “I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

  • Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

  • You Reap What You Sow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025
     | 1,573 views

    The law of sowing and reaping is a divine principle established by God, and it governs both the natural and spiritual realms.

    YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:7 – “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Job 4:8, Proverbs 11:18, Hosea 8:7, Luke 6:38 INTRODUCTION Life operates on the principle of ...read more

  • Discovering Your "why" For Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,612 views

    Worship is the centerpiece that governs everything in your life, my believing friends. A centerpiece is where the presence of one thing governs everything else related to your life spiritually. The Bible says every little piece of our lives is to honor the Lord.

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Discovering Your Why for Life. One day a man walks up to Jesus and says, “Lord, what’s the most important thing in the Bible?” Jesus replied this way: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 ...read more

  • I Can't Hear You

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    Funeral message for Mr. William Powell Garrett, our Minister of Music and an official of Montgomery County Government

    Scripture: Philippians 4:1, 3-9 Message: I CAN’T HEAR YOU I want to ask our children’s choir to help me with the message today. I want to ask all of you a question. Whenever you would come up here to sing, and you would start out, what did Mr. Garrett always say to you? What did he shout out ...read more

  • Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,302 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

  • Sacrificing Our Rights

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

    1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

  • When Ordinary People Give

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,254 views

    Here are four principles that should govern the way ordinary people like you and me give to the Lord.

    1 Chronicles 21:18-25 When Ordinary People Give Today in our service I want to share with you four principles that ought to guide your giving. Our services are going to be a little different this morning because during the course of the sermon you will be hearing some personal accounts from some ...read more

  • Honoring Others By Submitting To Them

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    How we should seek to be good example and to submit to authority figures in our lives such as the governement and employeer

    SBC Philippi 10/23/05 7 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Honoring God By Submitting to Others 1 Peter 2:11-20 Primary Purpose: Peter encourages us in our daily walk to honor God in our relationships in the world, with the government and in our work. Introduction Having told us that we are now a people for ...read more

  • Scraps To The Dogs? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Poverty is an ongoing problem that will not be solved by government action in a day of high deficits; it is our responsibility to help the poor.

    20th Sunday in Course 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Most Americans, if they were aware of four recent events, did not connect them. The first was the 43rd anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, Humanae Vitae, which reaffirmed the Church’s 2000 year old teaching that married love stems ...read more

  • The Second Beast: A False Prophet Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,586 views

    The problem that the antichrist will face in the end time will be that of trying to get everyone motivated to be loyal to one world government.

    Every person must have something that motivates them in life; something that causes you to get up in the morning—something that excites you. That may be a job, family, school, sport, girlfriend, car, house, land, money, or power. A person has to have something to drive them. The problem ...read more

  • The Stages Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,864 views

    We will close out this chapter looking at the stages of faith as seen in the life of a government official of Jesus’ day.

    Tonight we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight we will close out this chapter ...read more