What authority has God given to government, and where are its limits? Romans 13 teaches that governing authorities have been established by God to restrain evil and preserve order in a fallen world. Christians should respect rightful authority, pray for their leaders, pursue peace, and obey lawful commands. Government, however, is never ultimate. Acts 5:29 declares, "We must obey God rather than men." When human authorities command what God forbids or forbid what God commands, the Christian's allegiance to Christ must come first. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains the difference between biblical submission and blind obedience, warns against statism and reactionary rebellion, and considers how Christians can remain faithful, courageous, and emotionally steady during politically unstable times. Government has real authority, but it remains delegated, limited, temporary, and accountable to God. Christ alone is ultimate. For more from Equipping You in Grace, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/equipping-you-in-grace-2/

In this message, Keith Voyles preaches about the temptations that Christians commonly fall into and the danger of allowing the flesh to gain control. The sermon explains that temptation itself is not sin, but yielding to it leads a person into sin. Temptation often appeals to a believer's own desires, weaknesses, and appetites. What begins as a thought, attraction, or seemingly small compromise can grow into sinful action when it is entertained instead of resisted. Keith warns Christians not to become overconfident in their own strength. A believer who thinks he cannot fall is already in danger. The message calls God's people to recognize their weak areas, remain watchful, pray, avoid situations that feed temptation, and depend upon the Lord rather than the flesh. The sermon also emphasizes that God provides a way of escape in temptation. Victory comes through submission to God, obedience to Scripture, and walking in the Spirit. Christians must call temptation and sin what God calls them and refuse to excuse carnal behavior. Primary texts: James 1:13–16 and 1 Corinthians 10:12–13. "But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." — James 1:14, KJV "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall." — 1 Corinthians 10:12, KJV

Scripture identifies one foundational element for all correct living: the fear of the LORD. Modern Christianity often replaces this with: Familiarity without reverence Comfort without accountability Knowledge without submission The result is instability. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABOUT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCHES: We believe that our Calvary Baptist Churches are a movement for all people to know God, Reaching Others, Building Lives, Honouring God and Make a Difference. 🤝 Support this ministry and help us reach more people with the Gospel: https://cbcgb.co.uk/give/ STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://cbcgb.co.uk/ 🌐 Website: https://bjstagner.com 👍 Facebook: / Calvary Baptist Church-Cynon Valley 👍 Facebook: / Cardiff-Calvary Baptist Church 📸 Instagram: / @cibc_cynonvalley 📸 Instagram: / @calvary_cardiff 🎥 YouTube: / @calvarybaptistchurchesofGB

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 63 Psalm 95 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ The sermon examines Psalm 95 to contrast the proper response of joyful worship with the dangerous posture of a hardened heart. It highlights God's sovereignty as Creator and King, urging believers to approach Him with reverence rather than treating Him as a peer. Drawing on the historical failures at Meribah and Massah, the text warns against grumbling and testing God despite His proven faithfulness. The central message calls for immediate obedience and thanksgiving when hearing God's voice, rejecting the discontent that led Israel astray. Ultimately, the preacher emphasizes that true worship involves both praise and submission to God's authority.

If we are to be Spirit filled, then we ought to produce the fruit of submitting to one another for the glory of Christ.

THE CROOKED MADE STRAIGHT TEXT: Luke 3:1-6 SUMMARY: The messianic message of John the Baptist in this passage, which parallels what we as ambassadors for Christ are to preach today, is a message of repentance, submission, and empowerment. I. A MESSAGE OF REPENTANCWE, A. As a Confession of their Prior Sins. B. As a Prerequisite for the Remission of Sins. C. As a Principle for the Life of Faith. II. A MESSAGE OF SUBMISSION. A. Submission challenged and opposed. B. Submission Believed and Modeled. III. A MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT. A. Implications of v. 5. B. Purpose for God's Power Given.

Genesis 3:1-7 Jesus' faithful submission to God's authority enables you to resist the temptation to doubt God and His Word.

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for Christians to submit to earthly authorities while maintaining a reverent fear of God. Drawing primarily from Ecclesiastes 8, the preacher argues that godly wisdom transforms believers' dispositions, enabling them to yield to civil and familial leadership without rebellion. The message emphasizes that all authority is ordained by God, who sovereignly controls the rise and fall of rulers, ensuring that justice will ultimately prevail. Believers are called to navigate a fallen world not through political activism or defiance, but through faithful obedience and joyful gratitude for God's daily gifts. The central theme is that true nonconformity is found in trusting God's providence and finding joy in Christ despite the injustices of the present age.

This sermon explores the doctrine of baptism through the lens of the Great Commission in Matthew 28, emphasizing that all authority belongs solely to Jesus Christ. The preacher argues that baptism is a symbolic act of immersion representing identification with Christ's death, rather than a means of salvation or mere ritualistic obedience. By analyzing the Greek terms and biblical examples like the Ethiopian eunuch, the message clarifies that baptism follows conversion and serves as a public declaration of submission to Christ's authority. The speaker warns against focusing on administrative church power or secondary traditions, urging the listeners to center their faith on the supernatural work of God in making disciples. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a serious, truthful approach to serving God that prioritizes spiritual transformation over human tradition.