In this letter, I desire to impress upon you the importance of every election. Too many Christians who love the Lord, who obey his commands, and who love their country sit out local elections. “I’ll vote when it counts,” one might say as they wait for the next “big” election like a presidential or senatorial race. Here’s the problem with this line of reasoning: there are no small elections. Elections have consequences, even the local …
Tag: Artillery
Political, Not Partisan – Matthew 5:14
THE TEXT:
The text for the sermon today is Matthew 5:14. These are the Words of God:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
INTRODUCTION
During the Colonial era of American history, it was customary for pastors to preach sermons just prior to public elections instructing the church in their civic responsibilities. They were called artillery sermons because the custom began with pastors preaching to …