Sermons on Kehillah In Rome 13:7:

For God And Country

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 29, 2017

When his enemies sought to trap him, Jesus showed his followers, including us, a balanced allegiance to earthly authorities and to our ultimate Heavenly Authority. We give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and we give back to God...our very selves!

Matthew 22:15-22 For God and Country My sermon title today comes from the Army chaplain motto: “Pro Deo et patria,” “For God and country. Politics and religion are the two taboo subjects at any cocktail party, but let’s talk about both today! Dave Barry noted, “People who want to share their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Christian Citizen Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God has drawn a moral standard, a line. “That’s my boundary. That’s my spiritual fault line. You better move your life to get in line with it.” And too many Americans are saying, “No, I want to move God’s line and change God’s standard to fit my life.”

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 13. I think sometimes our families are sent by God to keep us humble. I remember when I was pastoring a church in Alabama, and Jenni was a little girl. She saw me get up to preach and she said, “Daddy, what are you doing before you get up to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Debt Of Love I Owe Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What does the Bible say about debt? The Bible says you should never carry any more debt than you can successfully pay for. We live in such a materialistic culture it causes people to borrow money they can’t repay.

INTRODUCTION I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to Romans 13:8. I am preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse after verse. As I’ve said before, because I preach through the Bible verse after verse, we are forced to confront passages of scripture and principles ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2020

As Paul discusses the transformed life Christians are called to, he addresses the need for Christians to submit to the governing authorities and to pay their obligations of taxes and respect.

A. A young boy, who wanted $100.00 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting $100.00. 2. When the postal authorities received the boy’s letter to God, they decided to send it to the President of the United States. 3. The President ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respect

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020

Where has the respect gone for God's called? What must a person do to acquire respect?

Let’s talk about respect tonight. As the comic, Rodney Dangerfield, proclaimed for decades: "I don’t get any respect!" There may be times in your life you feel like Mr. Dangerfield. You may not get the personal respect you think you deserve or you may feel your opinions or choices are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God And Politics Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

What's God really like? God is not political, he’s not Republican or Democrat, He is not stoic or uncaring, He’s not boring or lame, He’s not checked out or disengaged, and He’s not homophobic.

ILLUST> I was reading an article in Relevant Magazine a few years back that suggested that political conversation in Christian circles seems to be the Las Vegas of Christianity, in other words the environment where anything goes, hate is winked at, fear is welcomed, and conflict is applauded. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2017

Conflicts often arise when people forget who's in charge. So, who is in charge and how should we use that knowledge in how we respond to our earthly authorities?

OPEN: August 1994, as a Korean Air jet plane was landing it skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade. There were 160 passengers on board and just before the plane exploded into flames they all escaped to safety. What was the cause of the accident? According to news ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 15, 2018

Part eight of this series focuses on the eighth commandment, "You shall not steal."

The Ten Commandments Part 8 Scriptures: Exodus 20:15; Romans 13:7-10; 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 This is part eight of my series “The Ten Commandments.” I want to begin this message with a few questions to hopefully set the stage for the commandment we will cover this morning. How many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Religious Freedom In Jeopardy? A Look At The First Amendment And What The Bible Has To Say.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 1, 2020

During the current global viral Pandemic, it was apparent that some churches were not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens.

During the current global viral Pandemic, it is apparent that some church Pastors are not following government guidelines designed to help save the lives of its citizens, and some have even vowed not to permit "any dictator law" to stop services, and have encouraged worshippers to meet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 22:34-40, Romans 2:4, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 2:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memorial Day Rememberance

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 26, 2019

Memorial Day observance is for the commemorating the death of those who gave their lives in battle and for honoring those who suffer the physical and mental affliction during the war season.

Memorial Day Service: Lenora, Kansas Sunday May 26, 2019 Invocation: I want to thank everyone for coming. I want to express appreciation for all who has made it possible for us be able to join together to remember those who paid the ultimate price with their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian View Of War

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 4, 2018

Determining the Christian's relationship to war by looking at the Bible and Church History

Annual Sermons 18-19: Vol. 5: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle THE CHRISTIAN VIEW OF WAR (2009 Condensed) Copyright 2009 by Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Is war right? Is it moral? Can it be Christian or endorsed by God? If a Christian goes to war, should he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Honor The Honorable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2018

Honor is showing respect, Support, and Adoration. Several types will be mentioned -- Parents; civil authority; elders; the LORD.

1. One of the right things that we do in this country is give honor to people who deserve to be honored – First Responders; Graduates; Selfless Servants; Monuments of Honor; Avenue of the Righteous outside the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem – Today, Veterans (Veterans Day) 2. Someone wrote: IT IS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Providence Part 7 - Providence And Civil Governments Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 27, 2018

Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed as a 13-week adult class. This part examines the Christian's relationship with and responsibility to civil government.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE This is Part 7 of an 8-part series that was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 10:28, Titus 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:13-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, John 19:10-11, Matthew 22:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ