Sermons on Kehillah In Rome 13:2:

Civil Disobedience: When Does It Become Necessary Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Nov 4, 2020

To mask or not to mask...hmmm.

Sometimes, within the Lord's Church, faithful followers disagree. In fact, there are times when folks in the Body of Christ, who genuinely enjoy solid, wonderful, fellowship, disagree. On matters of prime importance--the essentials* of our faith--these folks stand with complete agenda harmony. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Presidential Election Response

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 9, 2020

With so many different points of views, and so many questions, how is a Christian supposed to respond to a presidential election?

John Quincy Adams once said, “Duty is ours, results are God’s.” Let me start off by telling you that the future of our nation is not determined through an election, but instead, it is determined by those who are willing to put forth the work that they have been called to do by God. Your future, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3, Romans 13:7, Matthew 6:25, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Psalm 33:12-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God And Government Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2020

What does God say about government and how are we to deal with it?

We the People in America are still trying to find out what type of government we will have in the next 4 years. Too many of us are anxious of our government. Isn’t interesting that we just finished talking about what the future will be? You already know the answer, but this morning, let us remind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:6-7, Romans 13:1-7, Acts 5:27-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

While We Suffer (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

A word we don't like is submission. We certainly don't like it when we feel as if we're being wronged somehow. “Submission” is the key ingredient that enables a Christian to live a good life among the ungodly!

I’m confident that in the years that follow, there will be plenty of articles and books written about this chapter in world history and in church history. And they will address the question, “what lessons did we learn from all of this?” And I’m confident that much of that will be helpful. Looking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Renew Violence Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

While Jesus forbids the use of the sword as a means to advance the kingdom of God, the New Testament does not teach an absolute or principled pacifism.

Violence – we are a culture awash in it. Violence is on our TVs and devices, whether in the form of entertainment or the nightly news. We can’t go a day without hearing about some new statistic about the death rates in “CHIRAQ” or Chicago or about another ISIS moment in the Middle East. For many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 12:17-21, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Powers That Be, As Ordained By God Almighty (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 27, 2019

Be subject to the Powers that be as ordained by God. Their authority is from God.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE POWERS THAT BE, AS ORDAINED BY GOD ALMIGHTY (PT. 1)* Romans 13:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 13 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Law & Order

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 4, 2020

The current uprising that America is experiencing is evidence that the basic Christian tenets upon which our nation was built are NOT being transferred or adequately taught. Man, instead of evolving upward, appears to be reverting back to barbarianism, where "might makes right"

LAW & ORDER OPEN: 23 People Have Died Since Violence Erupted Following George Floyd’s Death - in New York City, shootings have surged by more than 358% this year - Atlanta had record violence over July 4th weekend. - CNN reports that 5 police officers had been killed in 9 days - Officer Down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gun Laws Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 18, 2018

Many people are giving up on church attendance because they feel they are not being taught God's Word as it deals with todays issues. Here is a short application of 1 Peter 2:14 as the great debate on gun control goes on.

Gun Laws An Application of Romans 13:1-5 and 1 Peter 2:14 The Book of Hebrews tells us "the Word of God is living and active." (Hebrews 4:12) What Non-Christians and Christians need to experience is God's Word being applicable towards the issues of today. In regard to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022

What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Methodist

Living Under Authority Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 2, 2022

We see the governing mandate, its mission and its means. Human authorities are used by God to achieve His sovereign purposes. We submit to Him and live as good citizens.

I am not sure if you noticed this, we are always living under some kind of authority in life. • As children, we live under the authority of our parents. In schools, our teachers. At work, our superiors. In church, pastors and leaders. As citizens, our government. • None of these authorities is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Biblically Respond To The New Us President?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 23, 2021

Many Christians worried that America will become more liberal under the new leader and leave Christian values. As Christians who want to do God's commands, how should we respond to our country's leader biblically, especially if we disagree with his policies?

Praise God, the presidential inauguration last Wednesday has proceeded safely. America now has a new president and vice president. However, it is clear that not everyone likes the new president Joseph Biden. Jim Denison wrote, "Moments before the president-elect took the stage for his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1-2, Matthew 22:21, Jeremiah 29:7, Acts 5:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021

What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

- We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Backyard Needs Cleaned.

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 1, 2021

Sinners and the government are not the real problem. We are our own worse enemies refusing to clean ourselves up so sinners will want to be clean.

Romans 13:1  Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.  2  Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Which King? Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2021

Bob Dylan famously wrote, "But you're gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed you're gonna have to serve somebody." As disciples of Jesus, we must choose daily who gets to be king in our life. Which king do you follow?

* Squeeze to the last drop: The manager at the local pub had what he considered to be the world’s strongest man working as his bouncer. In fact, the bouncer was so tough, the manager actually used the man to make money on the side with a little bet he had contrived over the years. The manager was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:15-20, Genesis 1:26, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Colossians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ