Sermons on Human Governments:

Jesus Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

The name Jesus is the personal name of our Saviour. This name allows us to completely identify with the one who is like us in every way.

Message Matthew 1:21 Name Above All Names - Jesus As we continue our series on the Name Above all Names we come to the name … Jesus. As we think about the name of Jesus I want you to just stop for a minute and I want you to think about your own name. And imagine if you had a different name would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian’s Duty To Our Political Leaders Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 29, 2014

An examination of the call for us to pray for our political leaders as well as some of the reasons that we usually fail to fulfill that obligation.

THREE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERS: 1. We complain about them. - Today this is our default position. Everyone is terrible, everything is terrible. This one’s a liar, that one’s a thief. This one is kicking puppies, that one hates babies. - And so we complain. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Separation Of Church And State

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014

How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Deacons Are Appointed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 20, 2022

The purposes of church government are to organize the ministries of the church, maintain doctrinal purity, and to promote the mission of the Church

The First Deacons are Appointed Acts 6:1-7 Before we look into how we should understand this text, it is helpful to review the challenges to the unity of the church we have already uncovered. The unity of the Church is an important theme. When we go back to Acts 2:1, we see that they were all in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America In Prophesy

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 21, 2019

I have had a number of people asked me about the conditions in our Country, and how they might relate to Biblical prophesy. That is the subject of this sermon. I give Christians a diagnosis of America's illness, and a positive cure.

America in Prophesy I have had a number of people asked me about the conditions in our Country, and how they might relate to Biblical prophesy. That is the subject of this sermon. Back in the early 1970's, I became very interested in Biblical prophesies. For fifteen years, I studied the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: United Methodist

08. The Demand For A King: Israel Rejecting God’s Kingship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

In 1 Samuel 8, Israel insists on having a human king, rejecting God’s rule over them. They thought they knew what was best, but their request would lead to spiritual and national consequences.

The Demand for a King: Israel Rejecting God’s Kingship April 16, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 8 Introduction: When We Think We Know Better Than God In the early 20th century, Henry Ford revolutionized transportation with the Model T. But as competitors ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

False Security

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023

No form of government can make up for the peoples’ failure to obey and honor God.

It’s amazing which lessons we learn from our parents and which ones we don’t, isn’t it? Considering that I quit making my bed every day the minute I moved out, my mother would be amazed to realize how many lessons I do remember. One of my favorites is from a time when I think I was about 7 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Exodus 18:17-22, Judges 2:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Chronological Exposition Of The Christmas Narratives Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019

Each event in the Christmas narrative is explained and applied to our lives.

A SHORT EXPOSITION OF THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER From the Book, “Every Day with Jesus”, a one year’s journey through the Life of Jesus in chronological order with devotional comments for each day. An E-Book is available at homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob maraurelle A. The Birth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of Salvaging Civilization By H.g. Wells.

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

Influence Of Famed Sci-Fi Author On One-World Government

To most Americans with a recollection of the Cold War, it was assumed the global superstate would be brought about through military conquest. However, in Salvaging Civilization, H.G. Wells suggests how this planetary political organization could be brought about through education and the management ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God And Caesar

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government.

Thesis: Christians have a responsibility both to God and to civil government. Intro.: 1. Sing: "The Battle Hymn of the Republic," by Julia Ward Howe. a. In Ken Burns' PBS Civil War documentary, he tells how Julia Ward Howe wrote that song as the Civil War was beginning. She was in a Washington ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Our Country Desperately Needs Revival

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

What we need here in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not something drummed up by Man, or some sort of program-generated revival, our nation is in dire need of a Revival straight from the throne-room of God.

OUR COUNTRY DESPERATELY NEEDS REVIVAL 4-19-08 What we need here in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not something drummed up by Man, or some sort of program-generated revival, our nation is in dire need of a Revival straight from the throne-room of God. What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Disciples' Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2008

Exposition of Acts 14:21-28 about the return trip of Paul’s first miss journey, and the things that he did to ensure the growth of the early disciples

Text: Acts 14:21-28, Title: Strengthening Disciples’ Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/1/08, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about hearing Piper preach in April and the conversation that I had with Erika immediately following about it being “soul food,” just “vintage Piper,” but so stirring and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Elders, Deacons, And Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 16, 2015

Although many church events and ministries are organized informally, God has appointed two kinds of official, recognized leadership for the local church: shepherds and servants, also known as Elders and Deacons (including deaconesses).

Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses (I Timothy 3:1-13) 1. Every church is different in some way when it comes to dividing up responsibilities. 2. The little church in the suburbs suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defender Of Religious Liberty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2012

St Robert Bellarmine would be an excellent candidate for the patron of the Church in defense of religious liberty, as we face a determined political system who would destroy us.

17 September 2012 St. Robert Bellarmine Verbum Domini Today’s saint is one who is not quoted in Verbum Domini by our Holy Father. Perhaps the reason is that Robert Bellarmine, who lived in the sixteenth and seventeenth century, was a controversial theologian in his time. We might say that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:17-21

Denomination: Catholic

Retirement Package Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2010

A study of chapter 11 verses 1 through 17

Zechariah 11: 1 – 17 Retirement Package 1 Open your doors, O Lebanon, so that fire may devour your cedars! 2 Wail, O pine tree, for the cedar has fallen; the stately trees are ruined! Wail, oaks of Bashan; the dense forest has been cut down! 3 Listen to the wail of the shepherds; their rich ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel