Sermons tagged #Magistrate

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Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us to rest in and imitate Christ for the sake of those under our own authority, and to rejoice as those who are under His own authority.

If Paul and Silas hadn't of been locked in prison and beaten those that were saved that night and baptized wouldn't have been. If we will surrender our will to God things can happen in our lives, we couldn't even imagine. What are we willing to give in our lives to people saved. When things go wrong in our lives do we sing praises to God, or do we have pity parties? God doesn't honor pity parties.

In this episode, Dr. Strange continues his assessment of Christian Nationalism, exploring definitions of essential terms, such as (obviously) "nationalism," "Christian," and others, and addressing whether Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case for Christian Nationalism, uses Scripture to make his case.

Why must manmade hopes for deliverance fail? Isaiah 21 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these seventeen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that manmade hope for deliverance must fail, because even the troubles of this world are part of God's design to bring forth the lasting fruit of His chosen people.

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Why must all self-made, self-sustained plans ultimately fail? Isaiah 17–18 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-one verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that any plan made apart from dependence upon God and obedience to God will fail because the Lord will wait until the ripe time, then devastate man with but a word.

God in wisdom and grace strips from his child, the vain confidences we have in this flesh. And he makes us to find our all in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

The topic of civil government is complicated; not so much because of what the Bible says about it but because of the disparate political feelings and experiences that exist in the church. Sometimes the political convictions of Christians seem to depend on which party is present in office. When our preferred party is in control we seem to have a more vigorous view of government; when our party loses control we are more skeptical of authority. This is not good. Scripture doesn't change. Neither should our basic convictions change based on the political regime in power.

Christ calls us to obey both the government and God, and He gives us wisdom and grace to manage both allegiances. The attempt to trap. (v.13) The hypocrisy of man. (v.14-16) The wisdom of God for two allegiances. (v.17) Where do trick questions originate? 2 Cor. 1:22 Who teaches and answers the truth? 1 Tim. 2:1-7, 2 Cor. 5:21 Why should we pay taxes? Rom. 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17 Where is the image of God? Gen. 1:26-27, Col. 1:15, 2:9-10

What sorts of things might the Lord use to take His servants where He wants them to go? Acts 22:22–23:10 looks forward to the morning sermon on the coming Lord's Day. In these nineteen verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that believers are freed to serve God with a clear conscience by the confidence that the Lord orders literally everything for their good and for their service to Him.

When facing unashamed, powerful attackers, what help does the believer have? Psalm 94:16–23 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these eight verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that the Lord often brings us through providence that forces to find Him alone as our help, strength, and joy, so that we will be assured that the future is determined not by our circumstances or abilities but by His character.

The second part of this series will help you understand why Christians in the USA MUST be interested in politics, and also why America is not our first allegiance.

Pastor teaches his family a selection from "the Proverb of the day." In this verse of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that even though the decisions of kings are as out of our control as a river, both are under the sovereign control of our covenant Lord.

How does God respond to the worldliness of His people? Isaiah 2:22–4:6 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty-three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that God punishes the worldliness of His people by making all of their false pleasures miserably fail them but provides Himself as their supreme pleasure and protection in Christ.

With what lessons does the Spirit conclude the history of the kingdom of Israel? 2Kings 25 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us our need for Jesus and the hope that we have.

When Paul stands before two Roman magistrates in Acts 26, he tells what Jesus said to Him on the Damascus Road. In that testimony, we learn what Paul thought he was doing as he preaching the Gospel all over the Roman Empire. In this sermon, we consider how we should think about our Gospel ministry in the community where called has called us. Are we playing church? Or something more serious? Like saving the world?

What are weak believers to do with their worries? 2Kings 19:8–37 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these thirty verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that when believers are worried, they should turn to God in prayer that is full of adoration, trusting that all is according to God's plan.