Sermons About Ruler
The Poor Rich Man
This sermon looks at one of the few encounters that men had with Jesus that didn't turn out so well. The Rich Young Ruler had everything in the world, yet knew something was lacking. He ran to Jesus to find out how to "Earn" Eternal life. Jesus told him that he had to die to self and trust Jesus not as teacher or master but as Saviour. In the end, even though the man frealizes he is lost, he refuses to give up the world and put Jesus first. He seals his fate by not believing in the only Begotten Son of God.
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2 Samuel 23:1-7 - Last Words Looking Forward
Last words are funny things. Not everyone gets a chance to give them, but David's last words (whether they are what he spoke or his last will and testament, I do not know) are recorded in Chapter 23 for us. The unique thing that differs from other last words in the Old Testament is that David was trying to anticipate the future. It is not a blessing about a person but a prophecy about a kingdom. Chapter 22 looks back upon how Yahweh established the kingdom and chapter 23 looks forward to how Yahweh will consummate the kingdom. David's last words help all of us over come a confidence problem we have with the future and especially Biblical prophecy. Verses 1-7 center around a just ruler that perfectly fears the Lord, which is none other than Jesus Christ Himself, as the Writer gives you 3 characteristics of His final kingdom: Certainty, Attractiveness, and Exclusiveness. As you listen to the sermon I pray that you will start or recommit yourself to see Christ as the center of your confidence in Scripture. May you see Christ as the preeminent figure in your understanding of the future kingdom of God.
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The Christian and the Government
(1 Pet 2:13-17) In allegiance to God, Christians should be submissive to civil authorities who have been put in place by God.
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