Sermons on Government Restrictions:

There Was Darkness Over All The Land

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 3, 2021

The rework of the Easter 2020 message, which was not delivered. Jesus was God in the darkness as He hung on the cross, and He is God in the darkness of these evil days.

“From the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, ‘This man is calling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Submitting To Those In Authority Over Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians are supposed to live in submission under the God given governing and workplace authorities.

Since Easter we have been looking at Jesus’ disciple Peter and his first letter. This is a man who walked with Jesus when he was on the earth. He was one of the twelve disciples. His life was transformed by the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ and he became one of the leaders of the early ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Is Calling His People To Pray Fervently For The Nation

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 13, 2008

PRAY FOR 1.OUR NATION 2.THE PLANS OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED 3. LEADERS WITH WISDOM AND INTEGRITY 4. BLESSINGS OF GOD UPON THE NATION5. 5. INTERCESSORS STANDING IN THE GAP 6.DIVINE STRENGTH AND DISCERNMENT 7. DIVINE AUTHORITY TO BIND THE PLANS OF THE ENEMY

THE LORD IS CALLING HIS PEOPLE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR THE NATION ************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PRAY FOR OUR NATION AND FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY SO THAT WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE 2. PRAY FOR THE PLANS AND THE PURPOSES OF GOD TO BE FULFILLED IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Key Of David

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Thank you Rev. Tony McCall for the Key of David.

The Key Of David Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Government. • Government is one of those things in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

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

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We're Glad You Came

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 21, 2014

A sermon on the response to Jesus coming.

"We're Glad You Came" Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: CONSIDER AGAIN CHRISTMAS When Pope Julius I authorized December 25 to be celebrated as the birthday of Jesus in A.D. 353, who would have ever thought that it would become what it is today. When Professor Charles Follen lit candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

#15~ Twelve~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jan 28, 2012

TWELVE is one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible.

#15~ TWELVE~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 1-28-12 If you'll remember last week I pointed out that TWELVE was one of the four perfect numbers, TWELVE is the number that denotes GOVERNMENTAL PERFECTION. "TWELVE" is found 211 times in our KJ Bible. Jesus said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Feb 23, 2012

I want to consider the aspect of the kingship, the sovereignty of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the few hours at the close of His life on earth.

Behold Your King John 19:5 & 14 John 19:5   Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! John 19:14   And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Big Story

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2012

Over Christmas we often preachg on the stable in Bethlehem, the Shpeherds who foudn Jesus and the Wise Men who followed the Star - but what about those who missed the birth of Christ? And are we in danger of doing the same?

Missing the Big Story On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 59 SECONDS - WE WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Christians In The Modern State Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2011

The sermons is a study of the role of Christians in the modern state. The biblical emphasis is on a submissive spirit as honouring the Master.

“Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2011

What are the limits of obedience owed to the state when state and church are in conflict?

“Whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.” The Book of Judges concludes on a gloomy note. The last verse of the book reads, “In those days there was no king in Israel.” Then, this dark assessment is appended “Everyone did what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Double Vision Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2010

Exposition/conclusions from Daniel 11 about the truths that we can draw from God's oversight and prophecy of coming kingdoms

Text: Daniel 11:2-12:4, Title: Double Vision, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/30/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about the writer of Ecclesiastes and his view from under the sun and the discouragement that followed. B. Background to passage: Daniel’s writing in the book has been somewhat cyclical. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Country Needs Now

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 4, 2010

God is to be trusted to bless our nation, even when there are problems in the world.

Scripture Introduction It might seem that nothing could be less relevant than a chapter from an ancient book, describing a transition in political power of a nation half the world away, which occurred over 3000 years ago! But the events of that day and time include: • Corrupt politicians taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Right Response To The Ground-Zero Mosque Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010

It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise).

August 2010: “Ground-Zero Mosque?” It’s hype is consuming every possible media outlet: television news anchors, radio talk show schedules, newspaper inkwells, WordPress servers, and email inboxes… ‘Should we or should we not?’ President Obama approves (no surprise). NYC Mayor Bloomberg & the NYT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Baptist