Sermons on Romans 13:2-7:

The Christian And Civil Government

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002

This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do God & Country Meet?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002

Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Philippians 3:17-21, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray! Pay! Obey!

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under.

Thesis: Christians are good citizens of the governments they live under. Intro.: 1. This coming Tuesday our nation will celebrate Independence Day. 2. The Fourth of July is not a religious holiday, but it does provide the opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a disciple of Jesus and a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Submit To The Governing Authorities

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 23, 2003

Since earthly governments are an extension of God’s authority in the lives of mankind we are call upon to submit to them.

A government surveyor brought his surveying equipment to a farm to do some work for the state and county by which he was employed. He knocked on the farmhouse door and asked the farmer for permission to go into one of his fields and take some readings. The farmer had no hospitality for any state ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Issues Of Life 2: Capital Punishment Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

Looking at an important part of God’s plan for a just society

And will you profane Me among My people...killing people who should not die, and keeping people alive who should not live...? (Ezekiel 13:19) ...it can be easily demonstrated that the death penalty strengthens the value of human life. If the penalty for rape were lowered, clearly it would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Ezekiel 13:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Politics And The Christian Voter

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003

Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

" When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

2 Reasons The Christian Should Obey The Government Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 13:1-7.

Romans Series # 53 September 11, 2002 Title: 2 Reasons the Christian Should Obey the Government Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 13 of Romans as we continue with message #53 of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001

A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How We Should Act Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What should a christian act like? How are we to be different in the world, and what does God expect?

Romans 13:1-14 Getting on The Same Page as God about How We Should Act Introduction A. When your growing up it seems like everybody is trying to teach you how to act B. Your parents, your teacher, your Sunday School teacher, your boss at your first job, your professors at college, every were you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Responsibilities Of A Christian Citizen

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 6, 2004

Public Servant Appreciation Service - Examines the responsibilities of Christian citizens, especially to those in authority.

PUBLIC SERVANT APPRECIATION SERVICE 2004 The past 8 weeks have been somewhat trying for those of us here in Florida. During that time we have been hit by no less than 4 hurricanes. It has gotten so bad that I can tell you the number for the Weather Channel on our TV, and have even formed an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Whom Honor Is Due

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 21, 2004

On Memorial Day Weekend we remember and we ask, "Am I giving honor to whom Honor is due?

GIVE HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE TEXT: Romans 13:1-10 DISCUSSION: 1. On her 60th birthday, a woman from Brooklyn decided to prepare her last will and testament. She went to her rabbi to make two final requests: First, she insisted on cremation. “What is your second request?” the rabbi asked. “I want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ