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  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    God, The Government And Me. Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,248 views

    What is our relationship to Government?

    Question: The Nature of Government: 1) Civil Government is part of God’s Purpose for the World. Vs. 1-2 Key: Notice it doesn’t mention the specific form of government. God has instituted three different institutions: The Family, The Church, and The Government. 2) Government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    You & Your Government Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,635 views

    Being citizens of heaven doesn’t minimize our responsibilities on earth for the Christian citizen is called upon to be the best citizen. The Christian will have a high view of authority & will be submissive to it as a matter of conscience.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7 YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT [Matthew 22:15-22] An Idaho SHEEP RANCHER was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. He said, "If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be near impossible the rancher agreed. The stranger then stated, "You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009
     | 4,468 views

    How should believers relate to the government.

    The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    A Welcome Change In Government Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on May 26, 2022
     | 1,592 views

    Christ is Lord even over those who seem to have all the influence today. They’re not running things, He is. They’re not shaping history, He is. None can override him, for Christ holds the keys. He will be forever secure on his throne!

    A change in government is always a big deal: there are new cabinet members to choose, new policies to begin implementing, new office spaces to move into. The old is quickly shuffled to one side, and the new is put into the spotlight. In our text today, we see something similar. Isaiah 22 describes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Government Leadership Selection Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,121 views

    Selecting government leaders has very serious ramifications. When selecting government leaders to oversee the largest business in the US and the most powerful nation in the world, please keep in mind the following:

    I. Selecting government leaders has very serious ramifications. When selecting government leaders to oversee the largest business in the US and the most powerful nation in the world, please keep in mind the following: It is not a popularity contest! It is not a beauty contest! It is not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Subject To Governing Authorities?

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,405 views

    When Paul wrote Romans chapter 13, did he have in mind total obedience and surrender to a totalitarian government? "If the civil power commands us to violate the law of God, we must obey God before man" (Wuest).

    This morning, I am going to begin our message with an illustration from a 2018 CNN article written by Thomas Weber: “On March 21, 1933, Germany was in turmoil. Less than two months after the Nazi seizure of power, even people with pro-regime leanings felt disquieted about the draconian measures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Laws Governing Prayer

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021
     | 1,149 views

    God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws.

    God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws. 1. Sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-8 2. Giving and receiving. Luke 6:38 3. Covering and confessing. Proverbs 28:13 4. These laws would come under the heading of asking and receiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    The Geneology Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,322 views

    Often we moan when we come to the geneologies, but they are more exciting then we might think.

    Intro: 1. Back in 1988, a man selling costume Jewelry approached Tanya Tokevich, and she ended up buying a ring for $ 20 dollars. She said, "It didn't look like much, it was dull, but I just thought it was nice." Later she decided to get it appraised it turned out to be an antique ring with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Love Your Government Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009
     | 2,536 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

  • Herson Gonzalez avatar

    5 Laws The Govern Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    If you want to experience financial prosperity that God has designated for your life, you should understand how these laws operate in the spiritual and in the natural. If you want to cancel insufficiency and lack, you should know the economic plan God

    Breaking the Curse of Poverty There are some practical laws that govern prosperity. Everything you ignore can cause you harm. (Running a red Light, jumping of the side of a cliff) If you want to experience financial prosperity that God has designated for your life, you should understand how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Biblical Eldership: The Government Of God

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    A properly functioning eldership provides plurality in leadership, unity of purpose and a system of checks & balances. Biblical eldership is kingdom government & ultimately it’s about understanding & becoming the person God wants each of us to be.

    Biblical Eldership: The Government of God Intro.: It’s not always easy to be objective about the structure and government of the New Testament Church. We are influenced by the teaching we’ve had. So it’s often difficult to approach the subject with an open mind. But, we need to seriously examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Christian’s Response To Government Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2012
     | 5,764 views

    1) The Principles of Authority (Romans 13:1-2) 2)The Purpose of Authority (Romans 13:3-4) 3)The Problems of Authority (Romans 13:5-7)

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. At a time of civil unrest, from continued reverberations of the 2010 G20 sumit, Vancouver hockey riots, student riots ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,073 views

    This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Prayer For Those Who Govern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2013
     | 5,516 views

    Reviewing the response of believers when they no longer represent the majority views in society.

    “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Burcham avatar

    Government Has Replaced God

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    This sermon was preached the week after the Supreme Court Ruled that Gay Marriage was protected under the constitution. It addresses how our government has systematically replaced the church as the source of hope and help for the people of our nation.

    Our Government Has Replaced God For all of my life, I have view the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But, last week, our Supreme Court made a ruling that will forge a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist