Sermons on Governments Are Incapable:

Why Have You Done This To Us? Series

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Aug 12, 2005

Leaders who fail to tithe should not be permitted to make decisions governing the body of Christ.

Why Have You Done This To Us? Joshua 7 Robbery in any nation is a serious crime. It can result in various forms of punishment. Some people loose a hand while others spend time in prison. Stealing is also a crime in the Kingdom of God, as we shall see in our lesson today. Historically, the children ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Being Submissive In Days Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 21, 2001

God expects submission to government, submission to employers, submission in marriage, and submission to other Christians.

The word “submit” is the key to this section. This word is very closely related to the word “humility.” To submit requires humility. Today we are living in days of pride and rebellion. My wife and I were given a book on parenting written by Dr. James Dobson, and he states that there are twice ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered By The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Oct 22, 2002

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

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21, Isaiah 45:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Fellowship And Citizenship Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.

Rom 12:14-13:14 I know some of you are visitors to St Theos today, so let me just fill you in on what we’ve been looking at in our preaching for much of this year. We’ve spent most of the year working our way through the letter to the Romans. It’s a fairly complex letter so we’ve taken some time to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

To be spiritually minded is to have a mindset, attitude, and focus that is governed by the Holy Spirit and the Word of God.

BECOMING SPIRITUALLY MINDED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 8:6 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 2:5, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Galatians 5:16-17, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: To be spiritually minded is to have a mindset, attitude, and focus that is governed by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom And The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

The Kingdom of God is not just a physical domain but a spiritual reality governed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE KINGDOM AND THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Texts: Romans 14:17, Acts 1:8 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." – Romans 14:17 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wisdom That Establishes Destinies Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

This chapter teaches that destinies are secured, lives are governed, and kingdoms are preserved through divine wisdom.

THE WISDOM THAT ESTABLISHES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 3:1-28 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 4:7; James 1:5; Ecclesiastes 10:10; Isaiah 33:6; Matthew 7:24-25 INTRODUCTION: Solomon had just ascended the throne under divine direction and strong foundational counsel from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Attribute One | A Man Submits To Authority Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

A man is someone who can submit to authority. Submission is an attitude that results from a mindset. The man who excels at this understands that he cannot self-govern and needs to be governed. Therefore, he gives up his will to a higher authority.

Well today, we are looking at the first of nine attributes. Today’s attribute is – Submits to Authority. I believe that Jesus Christ was teaching the attributes during his life, as he walked this earth. That he was trying to help, us to understand – as a man – what it means to be a true man of God. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide, - No Mercy, Or Is There Hope? Thats The The Burning Question

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 14, 2016

Reason with me: Being haunted by multiple personalities, a schizophrenic can lose the ability to reason, How can God, who is just, condemn someone who is incapable of reasoning - Think about it, which one of the personalities would Be condemned.

Disclaimer: These are the views of the writer, every person should draw his own conclusions based on his own study! Reason with me: Being haunted by multiple personalities, a schizophrenic can lose the ability to reason, How can God, who is just, condemn someone who is incapable of reasoning - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-33, Joshua 31:6, Isaiah 49:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For A Revolution (Part Iii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 28, 2005

Today, we continue our study of the word revolution and we concentrate on its final meaning: “The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed.” Throughout history, we’ve seen many situations in wh

For the past two weeks we have learned that a revolution is the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit. It also has the connotation of a sudden, radical and complete change. Thus, we established it is time for a revolution in our lives because we have orbited too far away from God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

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

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dangers Of Fault Finding Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 24, 2025

Fault finders usually do not see any good in the efforts of other people. They put on the air of perfection and act as if they are incapable of making mistakes. Such people easily offend others through their actions and speeches. They focus on everyone’s faults except theirs.

As Christians, we're called to build each other up, not tear each other down. Yet, fault finding is a subtle sin that can creep into our lives, damaging relationships and hindering our walk with God. The Pharisees: A Classic Example In John 8:3-11, the Pharisees brought a woman caught in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, John 8:3-11

2) Citizenship Series

Contributed by Paul Fultz on Jan 13, 2008

As citizens of God’s kingdom we are given values that govern our lives. Those values are used to bring influence in an open society for the kingdom of God.

Introduction Text Matt 5:13-16 Jesus prayed in John 17:11-20 These are in the world I do not pray that You should take them out of the world They are not OF the world Sanctify them (separate them and consecrate them) I send them into the world This is for all those who believe because of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Case Against The Christ-Rejecting Court Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 30, 2017

The Lord will never lose a legal case, so here’s what we should do: 1. Put your name on God's witness list. 2. Be persuaded of God's ultimate victory. 3. Pledge your full allegiance to the Lord.

God’s Case against the Christ-Rejecting Court Acts 7:37-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7, Stephen has been on trial for his strong faith in Jesus Christ. And this was no small matter. This wasn’t a high school debate. Stephen was on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church