Sermon Topic: Government

God-Ordained Authority

Date: January 16th, 1955  |  Scripture: Romans 13:1-7  |  Topics: Authority, Government, Nations, United States

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. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which isContinue Reading


A Gospel Imperative

Date: October 9th, 1955  |  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-17  |  Topics: Call, Evangelism, Gospel, Government, Preaching

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.


The Knowledge Of the Truth

Date: June 29th, 1958  |  Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7  |  Topics: Government, Knowledge, Prayer, Salvation, Savior, Truth

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for aContinue Reading


Communism Contra Christianity

Date: July 1st, 1962  |  Scripture: Jeremiah 4:19  |  Topics: Democracy, Freedom, Government, Philosophy, Tyranny, Welfare

My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war.


Israel in the Consummation of History

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.


Israel in the Consummation of History

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.


The Government of God

Date: April 25th, 1971  |  Scripture: Daniel 5:30-31  |  Topics: America, God, Government, Immutability, Sovereign

In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain. And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old.


Dr. Truett and the State

Date: July 2nd, 1972  |  Scripture: Romans 13:1-7  |  Topics: Authority, City Church, Democracy, Freedom, Government

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. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which isContinue Reading


Questions for the Pastor, Part 1 of 2

Date: March 16th, 1974  |  Scripture: Acts 2  |  Topics: Church, Deacon, Fellowship, Government, Marriage, Staff

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every natioContinue Reading


God and Government

Date: February 16th, 1975  |  Scripture: Isaiah 1:1  |  Topics: Ahaz, America, Communism, God, Government, Nations, Uzziah

The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.