Sermons on Romans 13:7-10:

Remembering 9/11

Contributed by John Russell on Dec 7, 2006

A great way to pay tribute to 9/11 while maintaining Biblical stability.

REMEMBERING 9/11 (Romans 13.1-7) Introduction To the last generation, the as-sasination of President John F. Kennedy was a historical marker. What were you doing? Where were you? To this generation, the attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the crash ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Have To Pay My Taxes? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2004

What is our responsibilty towards Government? What is the governments responsibility to us?

INTRODUCTION • How many of you love to pay your taxes? Some of the creative ways the government has learned to waste our hard-earned money makes it difficult to be a cheerful giver! • We have been looking at some various issues concerning the Christian and our conduct. We have looked our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The New Year Count

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2006

How to make the new year count: 1- Keep on loving 2- Wake from sleep 3- Dress for living

INTRO.- Making the new year count. It’s time to take stock of our lives. How are you? And where are you going? ILL.- Some might say, “Well, I’m overweight, tired, aging, can’t hear, can’t see well, but I’m doing pretty good for the shape I’m in.” Life is tough. ILL.- Dr. Paul Faulkner in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing To Win Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Nov 30, 2004

The compelling nature of the Law of Love motivates the believer to seek the higher good.

Introduction: Our text reveals the compelling nature of the Law of Love and its relation to the believer. We’ll discover it has something it keeps, something it seeks, and somethings it reaps. Being impacted by the love of Christ will not leave you as before. It’s life changing work begins deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Rid Of That Attitude About Government's Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

hristians should generally take a positive, constructive approach toward government (and authority in general) rather than nurture a cynical, rebellious attitude. We need government, like it or not. It is not man’s idea, but God’s. We should try to be

Getting Rid of That Attitude About Government’s Authority (Romans 13:1-7) 1. It is easy to be negative about authority and government. 2. One of my favorite authors and theologians, John Piper, said this: One of the crucial issues before the Church in America today is: Shall we be American with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians And Politics

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005

Many people have the mindset that politics and religion should not mix, but what exactly should Christians consider when voting? And What is a Christian’s role with the government?

“Christians and Government” Introduction: On a talk show someone commented on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really shouldn’t matter because religion and politics ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You And Your Government Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

How to live as a citizen of heaven and earth.

YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT 13:1-7 * This sermon was put together after much study and the influence of teachers such as Adrian Rogers, Tom Elliff, Warren Weirsbe, J. Vernon McGee, John McArthur, Chuck Swindoll and conservative Bible Commentaries, all of which were great helps to grow my understanding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

What Should We Think About Capital Punishment? Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 5, 2001

Takes a look at the death penalty from a Biblical perspective to aid Christians in their thought process

WHAT SHOULD WE THINK ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Texas Executes Rapist-Killer; Third of the Year HUNTSVILLE, Texas (Reuters) - Texas carried out its third execution of the year on Monday, putting to death a delivery truck driver who raped and killed a 19-year-old waitress ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 14, 2003

Our veterans need to be honored.

INTRO.- ILL.- When Dwight D. Eisenhower was President from 1953 to 1961, he received a letter from eight-year-old Keith Aiken of Trumbull, CT. Kevin wrote, “After listening to the news about the cold war, I am worried about the people in the world. In thinking it over, I have a plan. Get all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Morning Has Broken

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

This continues a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. Paul calls us to live as resurrected Easter people - as people alive in a world of death.

Bibliography: Morning Has Broken, A Perfect World, Ladyhawk, Tootsie How do you know when you’ve made it in life? What’s the icing on the cake in your life? For my grandmother, she considered her family successful when there was always a tablecloth on the dining room table. That tablecloth was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Saints Submit To Authority" Romans Pt 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge.

"Saints submit to authority" Romans pt 19 Thesis: A "saint" will submit to authority because they know that God has set up the authority - where as an "aint" will not submit to authority because they think they are in charge. Scripture Text: Romans 13 1Everyone must submit himself to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Fulfillment Of The Law

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 19, 2007

Pentecost 16(A) - Love is the fulfillment of the law. Believers obey God’s established government and honor their neighbors above themselves out of love for God.

LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW (Outline) September 16, 2007 - PENTECOST 16 - Romans 13:1-10 INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: Law? Or how about the Ten Commandments? Very often these words do not cause a positive reaction. It is true that the law, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran