Hope Misplaced: Zealots
In our world there is a growing distrust and dissatisfaction with the government. But this is nothing new in history. Throughout the centuries kingdoms have risen and fallen on the backs…
Government
February 18, 2025
Questions in this episode: – As Christians, how do we deal with Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, etc.? – Are altar calls biblical? – Is there ever a time to disobey the government? Are actions like civil disobedience, riots or revolution ever biblical? – As a grandparent, is there anything I can do to get …
The Divine Use of Secular Means
Even in our fallen messed-up world we must recognize and respond to God’s sovereign use of governments to accomplish his will for his people.
March 5, 2024
Questions in this episode: – Thinking through the problem of eternal punishment, what do we do with the doctrine of hell? – Since Lucifer walked away from God because of his pride, what’s to say that man won’t do the same thing once we all get to heaven? – Does paying taxes to a …
February 1, 2024
Questions in this episode: – With the current state of our government, what is some encouragement as to why we are lucky to be living in these times? – What does the Bible say about burial or internment versus cremation? – Are Christians called to make the world a better place through boycotts or …
Anticipating Culture’s Mob Mentality
We need wisdom to discern the larger movements of society that rise up with hostility against the gospel and the values of God, knowing the Holy Spirit is graciously at work to defend us.
Interacting with Earthly Governments
We must understand the proclivities of earthly governments, and when given the opportunity we must insist they do what is right for the people’s sake and for the good of the church.
And Our Government
When our governing authorities actively oppose the work of the Church, Christians must remember that for the good of all we must fear God and be loyal to the King of kings.
Resolved to Keep Speaking
In view of our divine mandate to take the saving message of the gospel to our generation, we must solemnly resolve to keep speaking up for Christ regardless of the pressure to do otherwise.
Living as His Expatriates
We must seek to honor God by honoring and submitting to the earthly authorities he has placed over our lives, while being careful to never resist or defy Christ’s ultimate authority.
Questions & Answers 2015-Part 1
Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions from Part 1: 1. Explain what praying in more detail looks like (in the case of praying for Revival). 2. When do you give up praying for the lost? 3. How can we be born in the image of God if we are sinners? …
Questions & Answers 2013-Part 1
Pastor Mike answers questions on the Bible, God and Christianity Questions in this service: How will God reassemble his people in the last days and will the temple be used to bring Jewish people to Christ? What is going on with the risen saints during the millennium? How do you approach a family that is …
Elections, Activism & Civil Disobedience
While we must keep our primary focus, loyalty and hope fixed on God’s work in and through his Church, we should also positively impact and pray for our government.
Obedience, Honor & April 15th
While earthly governments are far from what they should be, we must respectfully obey their laws and dutifully pay our taxes as an act of devotion to Jesus Christ.
When Earthly Kingdoms Clash
As Christians we must recognize that though the Church does not thrive or survive by means of military action, earthly governments in the present age necessarily do.
Human Laws & Christian Conduct
As long as obedience to Christ is not made impossible, we must respectfully obey the laws of our government (& they would do well to remember their divine stewardship).
God’s Surprising Use of Governments
Because our perfect God uses imperfect governments to accomplish his goals in the world, we should affirm their authority and seek to live peaceably under their rule.
Christians & Politics
Christians must not skirt their biblical responsibility toward their government!