Sermons on Government Leaders:

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Responsibility Of Christian Citizenship

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 27, 2024

Using Romans 13:1-7, this sermon explains how a Christian navigates the bible's commands to be submissive to human government

The Responsibility of Christian Citizenship CCCAG, October 27th, 2024 Scripture: Romans 13:1-7 Introduction Does anyone want to fast forward to November 5th yet? Just be done with the elections. It’s exhausting. I had 24 spam calls on my phone this last Tuesday, and many of them were political ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Isaiah 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Always Right To Do What's Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 10, 2010

Keep the "who" in mind as we look at the "why" and the "how" and the "when" to do what's right.

It’s Always Right to Do What’s Right Romans 13:2-7 Rev. Brian Bill 1/10/10 I’ve had the privilege of teaching three of our daughters how to drive, starting each one out in the parking lot right here at PBC when they were ten…JK (just kidding). Over the years I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Success Of King David - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Oct 23, 2010

Learn how to become successful by following the example of one of the most successful men of all times - King David.

Principle # 13 The Principle of Allowing God to Work Things Out And David said to Abishai, DESTROY HIM NOT: for who can stretch forth his hand against the Lord's anointed, AND BE GUILTLESS? 1 Samuel 26:9 David said something that I think everyone should learn from. In this passage, David reveals ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Perverted Preachers, Pastors And Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

. This sermon explores the dangers of perverted preachers, pastors, and priests, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities.

We discover that God has always demanded holiness and moral purity from those who serve in positions of spiritual leadership. Unfortunately, throughout history, some preachers and priests have failed to meet this standard, engaging in perverted and sinful behaviour. Let us confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:11, Matthew 23:25

Relating To God's "other" Ministers Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 10, 2022

How should we relate to human government and governing authorities. In the New Testament's most complete explanation of this issue, God has some surprising news for us!

How are we Christians to relate to human government and governing authorities? This morning we come to the ultimate passage in the New Testament which addresses this issue, which is relevant nearly every day of our lives. We face this issue every time we drive some place, whether we obey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Acts 5:29, Daniel 4:17, John 19:10-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Respecting Presidents

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2025

Our Presidents are more than legislators. They are examples.

Respecting Presidents Imagine for a moment the opportunity to spend a day with a president. Whom would you choose? What point in his administration would you like to observe? While we cannot time travel or receive an invitation from our current president to allow us to shadow him, we can look back ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 17, 2009

Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

One of the shortcomings I remember the most about the Christian elementary school I attended was how a number of the less-than dedicated educators would punish all of the students for the misbehavior of a single pupil. To this day, I remain convinced this had more to do with lazy teachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time To Turn

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jan 6, 2011

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

Scripture: Exodus 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010

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

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Slow Death With Only One Cure

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

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

Scripture: Mark 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Sword Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011

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

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Black Man Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

A black man is coming to cause us to revive our faith in God and to restore us into right relationship with God.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 “A Black Man is Coming” Text: Hosea 11: 1 – 11 Have you ever sat on the doorstep of expectancy waiting for a hope of a better tomorrow? It may have been as a child unable to sleep because your imagination is running wild as a holiday approaches with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day 2012

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jul 9, 2012

Study of the relationship between law, love and freedom.

Grant S. Sisson, MSCP INTRO Independence Day weekend 2012 There are so many things that we could speak of regarding this weekend. 1. How much a part of the American psyche our love for freedom is 2. Our willingness over the years to sacrifice all that we have, even our very lives, for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Jesus Christ In The Old Testament: He Rules!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Nov 2, 2018

The Lamb of God Is also the Lion Of Judah!

Jesus Christ in the Old Testament: He Rules! Isaiah 9.6-7 Introduction: No one can afford the price of war. One website reports 64 nations are currently involved in armed conflicts. When and how will they end? We want peace, but not at the expense of justice. Jesus was born during a time of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist