Do Christians Hate?

Roger Berry

Sep 22, 2025

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God's Plan for Government

Elvin Stauffer

Aug 29, 2025

Short Articles

National government is authorized by God to administer laws and punish crime. However, in the church of Christ, the members are subject to the higher law of God. Where there is conflict between the two, "we ought to obey God rather than men", as did the early apostles.

Breaching the Freedoms of America

Lester Troyer

Aug 29, 2025

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Americans cherish twin freedoms: freedom of religion, and freedom of speech. But they are overlooking an important fact: unrestrained freedoms are sure to self-destruct.

Christian Campaigning?

Clay Zimmerman

Aug 26, 2025

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I am not promoting Democrat, Republican, or Independent—not even conservative, liberal, more social programs, or less spending. But I would like to ask: Why can’t we leave the word “Christian” out of politics?

Wars and Rumors of Wars

Roger Berry

Aug 23, 2025

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In light of Jesus’ prophecy and present-day reality, is there any hope for a war-torn world? According to the Bible, there is!

Can a Deeply Religious Person Be Involved in Politics?

Roger Berry

Aug 23, 2025

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Politics is, by its very nature, the art of compromise. Christianity, by its very nature, is a voluntary faith that does not force itself on others. The temptation is to trust in the hope that somehow Christianizing politics and government will lead to the betterment of society.

"There Is No Peace"

Roger Berry

Aug 22, 2025

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Will there ever be peace? It seems that as soon as one conflict has been settled, another one - or three! - take its place. World events remind us constantly that peace and security will be found nowhere outside of Jesus Christ.

When the Enemy Shall Come in Like a Flood

Lyndon Burkholder

Mar 10, 2025

Sermons

A frank look at alarming issues threatening the church in the twenty-first century. Do we value the safeguards that we have received in conjuction with our Anabaptist heritage? Will we recognize the same old issues that now go by new names? "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear."

The Christian and Nationalism

Silas Martin

Aug 01, 2024

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As ambassadors of the kingdom of heaven, we have no role in the national politics of any nation on earth. While Christians are considered citizens of particular nations, they cannot become involved in national affairs. What are Christians to do when the laws of the land clash with God's laws?

To Whom Does It Belong?

Merle Ruth

Aug 01, 2024

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Although we glibly talk about the land we “own,” we are actually using what belongs to another. The earth belongs to God by virtue of the fact that He created it. Has God relinquished His ownership?

Who Should We Support?

Llewellyn Martin

Jul 08, 2024

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As a Christian, how do you know which side of the various conflicts that arise in our world to "support" in your conversation?

The Christian in Election Year

David Sweigart

Jun 20, 2024

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In the time of national elections, Christians face extra pressure to become something they are not. Many times during election years, the question is asked–“Why don’t you folks vote; aren’t Christians to be a salt and a light? Why don’t you use the power of the vote and make a difference?”

Ignore the Sideshow

Lyndon Burkholder

Sep 22, 2021

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Only the Gospel of Jesus has the answers to the world's problems. Politics is a sideshow that Satan is directing to distract our attention elsewhere. Ignore the distraction and join the real program: Christ's work on earth through the community of genuine believers.

Relating to Our Government

Lyndon Burkholder

Nov 23, 2020

Sermons

So...we say we are citizens of the Heavenly Kingdom. How much should we be involved with the affairs that govern this country? Is it okay to have a favored political candidate? Do we have rights? A look at examples and explicit commands from the Bible to help us live as citizens of a Better World.

Why Not Serve as Jurors?

Lamar Sensenig

Aug 21, 2020

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Why not? Well...can a Christian serve without breaching the Biblical principle of the unequal yoke? without resisting evil? without blurring the line between church and state? without taking revenge? The Christian has a higher calling than that of a juror: to be an ambassador of peace and love.

Protest, Violence, Racism & the Royal Law

Duane Witmer

Aug 14, 2020

Sermons

When the big, bad, and nasty happens in society around him, how does the Christian respond? What is the Gospel standard that helps him know how to deal with political unrest? He operates under a Royal Law that will define his actions and reactions, helping to prepare others for a Better World.

The Christian Relating to Politics

Duane Witmer

Feb 14, 2020

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The organized patterns of relationships and interaction in society is what the Bible calls the “world”. Four basic principles will guide us to right thinking and action as we relate to society and politics, and the follower of Christ needs to keep them crystal clear.

The Christian Relating to Religious Tolerance

Duane Witmer

Feb 12, 2020

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Live and let live! Many roads lead to Heaven! How should the Christian relate to such views? Arm yourself with the mind of Christ, and cultivate an allegiance to Him that makes you live like someone who believes that the end of all things is at hand.

We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Keith Gingerich

Apr 30, 2019

Sermons

In these days when the issues of skin color and ethnicity are the underlying factor in riots, bigotry, and unrest, the Christian turns to the Word of God to learn from the Author of Life how to relate to them. What difference does ethnic origin make to Him? to the church? in eternity?

My Responsibility to My Country

Jesse Hostetler

Apr 29, 2019

Sermons

To whom does a citizen owe allegiance? How will he display his loyalty? What are the earmarks of those who declare themselves to be seekers of a better country?

The Message of the Kingdom

Kai Steinman

Apr 16, 2018

Sermons

If you are a “God and country” Christian, this message may seem strange to you. Kai assumes a conflict between God and country, and goes on to speak to what unrivaled loyalty to God’s kingdom can really mean.

The Christian and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Lester Burkholder

May 26, 2017

Short Articles

How does a conservative, nonresistant Christian respond when asked to pledge allegiance to the United States flag? Don’t they represent another country?