Podcasts about Lordship

At the Hay Festival, Misha Glenny and guests discuss the impact of the Norman invasion on the people and land of Wales and across the modern border with England in what became known as The Welsh Marches, march being a term for a militarized borderland. Hay was one of the first Marcher lordships. Even before 1066, William the Conqueror knew that he would have to subdue the Welsh if he were to control the English and he allowed more and more Norman warlords to establish virtually their own private kingdoms in these Marches. Later some of the Lords were to use these bases to invade Ireland rather than conquer the rest of Wales. Marcher Lords built numerous castles such as the one at Hay and many new towns would then grow up alongside these where there was one law for the English and another for the Welsh and, though the Acts of Union under the Tudors brought an end to much of the Marcher Lords' powers, the distinct identity of these Welsh Marches continued.With Rhun Emlyn Lecturer in the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth UniversityHelen Fulton Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of BristolAnd Huw Pryce Emeritus Professor of Welsh History at Bangor UniversityProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list:R. R. Davies, The Age of Conquest: Wales 1063-1415 (Oxford University Press, 2001)R.R. Davies, Lordship and Society in the March of Wales 1282-1400 (Oxford University Press, 1978)John Fleming, The Welsh Marcher Lordships II: South-West (Logaston Press, 2023)Ben Giles, The Welsh Marches: 40 Town and Country Walks (Pocket Mountains, 2012)Philip Hume, The Welsh Marcher Lordships I: Central & North (Logaston Press, 2021)Max Lieberman, The March of Wales, 1067–1300: A Borderland of Medieval Britain (University of Wales Press, 2018)Max Lieberman, The Medieval March of Wales: The Creation and Perception of a Frontier, 1066-1283 (Cambridge University Press, 2010)D. Huw Owen, The Lordship of Denbigh 1282-1543 (University of Wales Press, 2024)Mike Parker, All the Wide Border: Wales, England and the Places Between (HarperNorth, 2024)Dewi Roberts, Both Sides of the Border: An Anthology of Writing on the Welsh Border Region (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch/Eagle Rock Press, 1998)Christopher Somerville, The Welsh Borders (Philips, 1991)David Stephenson, Patronage and Power in the Medieval Welsh March: One Family's Story (University of Wales Press, 2021)David Walker, Medieval Wales (Cambridge University Press, 2008)In Our Time is a BBC Studios ProductionSpanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Misha Glenny and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

In this episode of The World View, Alex Kocman examines three major developments shaping the modern West: the UK grooming-gang scandal and the collapse of multicultural assumptions, the temporary U.S.–Iran peace framework and shifting global power, and the SBC’s ongoing debate over women in pastoral ministry. What do these stories reveal about the state of the church, the nation, and the mission of Christianity? Alex argues that Christians must recover moral clarity, doctrinal courage, and missionary conviction in an age marked by confusion, compromise, and civilizational decline. The nations do not need more cowardice or ideological confusion—they need the Lordship of Christ proclaimed with boldness.

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The gospel is not merely about getting people to heaven—it is about the renewal of all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Joseph Mattera explores how biblical faith impacts every sphere of society and why believers are called to be agents of transformation in their homes, communities, workplaces, and culture. Discover how God's redemptive plan extends beyond individual salvation to the restoration of lives, families, cities, and nations. Learn why the Church must move beyond survival and embrace its calling to reflect the Kingdom of God in every area of life.

Philippians 2:12-30 - Shining as Lights | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-21-26 10:45 AM    Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Philippians 2:12-30 - Shining as Lights | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-21-26 10:45 AM    Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Some Very Good Bad ExamplesJude 4-16 Some Very Good Bad Examples: Jude 4-16 Ken Wilson For the bulletin in PDF form, click here.Message SlidesDefectors from What? - SwindollTheological Triage - MohlerFinding the Right Hills to Die On - Gavin OrtlandThe “Sons of God” in Genesis 6:1-4 - Allen RossCannonicity of the OT and NT - WilsonIntroduction: Bibles and Bible Reading - Some Surprising StatisticsThe Current Crisis(Godless False Teachers are in the Church.)• Predicted: False teachers have infiltrated the church (4a).• Perverted: False teachers pervert the grace of God (4b).• Profane: False teachers deny the Lordship of Christ (4b).The Past Precedent(Three Very Good Bad Examples Illustrate the Certainty of Judgment.)• Unbelieving Israel: Unbelievers were judged after being delivered (5).• Angels: Rebellious angels are kept in darkness for later judgment (6).• Sodom and Gomorrah: The perverse in the cities were judged by fire (7).The Present Parallel(Arrogance and Greed Characterize False Teachers.)• Conceited: False Teachers are arrogant and misunderstand authority (8-10).• Predictable: False Teachers are selfish [like Cain], greedy [like Balaam], and rebellious [like Korah] (11).• Dangerous: False Teachers are dangerous [like a hidden reef], selfish [like greedy shepherds], unsatisfying [like rainless clouds], dead [like a barren tree], shameful [like stormy waves], unreliable guides [like wandering stars], and destined for judgment (12-13).The Future Prospect(False Teachers will be Judged by God and Angels.)• Destiny: As Enoch prophesied, they will be judged by God (14-15).• Character: They're grumbling, critical, immoral, self-centered manipulators (16). The character and destiny of false teachers who will face an impartial and righteous judge should deter us from following them in the last days.UPG FOCUS: The Amma Kodaga are a small Hindu people group living in the hilly regions of southern India, where they farm crops like coffee and spices and live in close-knit, tradition-rich communities. They practice Hinduism, blending cultural rituals with deep respect for family and heritage. Though the NT is available in their language, there are no known believers among them. Pray that they would be drawn to Jesus, that disciples would be raised up among them, and that workers would go to share the gospel.FinancesWeekly Budget 34,615Giving For 06/07 76,526Giving For 06/14 37,554YTD Budget 1,730,769Giving 2,044,634 OVER/(UNDER) 313,865 Automate the ImportantWe understand that the summer months can be a whirlwind of new schedules and travel. To ensure the continuous growth of Fellowship's ministry, we encourage you to simplify your giving process by automating it. It's a straightforward and hassle-free process. Just visit fellowshipconway.org/give, click “Ready to Give?” then “Recurring,” and fill out the necessary information. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out to John in our office at 501-327-3444 between 8:30 and 4:30, Monday through Thursday.New to Fellowship? We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Watercolor NightPut Wednesday, July 29th at 6 pm on your calendar! Please bring yourself and a friend. All materials are supplied. We will all be practicing different watercolor techniques and participating in some fun watercolor activities! This will be fun for participants of all levels of experience. Remember: it's about the process, not the product! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. RSVP to Shanna at 501-336-0332 for childcare.Fellowship Women's Recipe SwapSunday, July 12th, at 6 pm, join us at the home of Gale Allen: 63 Moseley Lane, Conway, for a fun evening of sharing favorite recipes, delicious food, and great fellowship! Tara Brown will be there to do a cooking demo! Bring a dish to share and a copy of your recipe. Feel free to invite a friend! Register at fellowshipconway.org/register.Help us Bless our VBS Volunteers!We're looking for people to sign up to provide snacks and treats throughout the week to keep our amazing volunteers energized as they serve. If you'd like to help please contact Ashley, Aoverstreet@fellowshipconway.org or Heather, Hfulmer@fellowshipconway.org Thank you for supporting those who are investing in the lives of our children! Widows' America 250 Luncheon Wear your red, white, or blue as we enjoy our special guests Colonel C. Jason Carter, USA Retired and Rebecca Carter Thursday, July 16 at noon, 3680 Gresham Dr. RSVP by July 2 to Judy, 501-329-3535 or Ambra, 501-730-6795.Men's Discussion GroupMen's Discussion Group starts back up July 2 with “Making Sense of God” by Timothy Keller. This book discussion will both strengthen your own faith and enhance your ability to productively engage with nonbelievers. We'll gain an understanding of how God makes so much more sense of identity, freedom, purpose, evil, and other experiences than a secular view does. We invite all men to join us; just get a copy of the book and join us for discussion in the FBC Library on Thursdays. Contact Andy at 501-314-9121 for information. Prayer During ServiceWe love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.

Co-host, David Walls, joins me to talk about key SCOTUS decision upcoming; Fidelity and Pride month issues, and Father's Day! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Malachi 4:6)!

Preached during Joyful Hour Sunday Service Elder Albert Asamoah

Living a saved life means living as a servant of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Romans 12:1; Mark 10:45)!

Real Grace teaches and disciples a Biblical salvation that is a free gift and a changed lifestyle...from sin to holiness! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Titus 2:11-12)! 

How can we claim to be saved and living a new life in Christ to manifest His Glory in and through us if we are continuing in the old life of sin? Share. make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (1 John 4:12)!

Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-14-26 9:15 AM Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-14-26 9:15 AM  Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Father's Day stories...good and bad...with co-host, Addia Wuchner! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-14-26 9:15am Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Philippians 2:1-11 - The Mind of Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached 6-14-26 9:15am  Tag: Philippians, Joy, Summer, Vacation, Prison, Gospel, Paul, Gratitude, Comfort, Jesus, Grace, Pain, Life, Others, Humility, Unity, Transformation, Discipleship, Servanthood, Mindset, Worship, Faith, Community, Bible, Scripture, Christianity, Church, Christian, Salvation, Encouragement, Obedience, Lordship, Fellowship

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the book of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZrZUbg8GEAO8PxTKxb9x5Hp5qVeoLaU4/view

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

Be encouraged by understanding more about one of God's inspiring Names: Yahweh Raah; which opens the 23rd Psalm.

The fall of the Lordship of the Isles didn't just fracture a clan — it set off a centuries-long story of survival, rivalry, and extinction. In Part 2, we continue our deep dive into the independent branches that emerged from the ruins of Clan Donald, focusing on four clans that carved out their own identities and legacies — and honoring the branches that didn't survive into the modern era.If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start there — we lay the groundwork with the history of the Lordship, its forfeiture in 1493, and an introduction to the major branches of Clan Donald.The Branches Covered in This Episode:

Co-host, David Walls, returns to Family Foundation Friday to discuss horrific abortion numbers in KY and across the country; also, related story on YouTubers who broadcast their decision to abort their Down Syndrome baby to considerable and welcome backlash! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Discover the totality of Christ's salvation...past, present and future...and how it should impact your life and others! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Romans 1:16; James 1:21)!

Salvation is much more than just saying you believe and showing up at church...although many have been led or allowed to believe that's it! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Romans 1:16; James 1:21)!

What are the practical commands and steps from Scripture that give evidence to your living out the free gift of salvation that you've received in Christ...and are the evidence of your faith and His salvation? Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Romans 12:2; Luke 14:25-35)!

Today Richard's guest is Russell Levenson, author and retired Episcopal minister. Russ shares:The longer I live, I've found I'm still kind of turning things over to the Lordship of Christ. And that is tough. And that requires humility. What am I doing with my time? How am I interacting with others? Does my relationship with others speak of one who walks in Christ?Prayer is the central avenue God uses to transform us. The primary purpose of prayer is to bring us into a life of communion with the Father. That by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are increasingly conformed into the image of the Son. Deep down in every human heart, there's a knowledge of God. And deep down in every human heart, there's a desire to communicate with God. Prayer is the main way in which we develop a relationship with our father in heaven. >>Watch on YouTubeRuss Levenson, Jr. was born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama before a call to ministry in the Episcopal Church. After over 30 years of full-time service in congregations in Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Texas, Russ retired in June of 2024. His last post was Rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas. With over 10,000 members, St. Martin's is the largest Anglican/Episcopal Church in the western hemisphere.Russ attributes his pastoral style and traditional evangelical theology to several mentors over the years including Bishop Furman Stough, The Reverends John Claypool, Massey Gentry, Fleming Rutledge, Paul Zahl and his long time friend and mentor, The Late Rev. Dr. John R.W. Stott.Russ is the author of several books including Witness to Dignity: The Life and Faith of George H.W. And Barbara Bush, with a Foreword by Jeb Bush, In God's Grip: What Golf Can Teach us About The Gospel, with a Foreword by Jim Nantz, Witness to Belief: Conversations on Faith and Meaning, which includes personal interviews with Denzel Washington, Amy Grant, Condi Rice, Sam Waterston, Nikki Haley, Jane Goodall and others, and was named a "top ten read in religion and spirituality" for 2025 by Publisher's Weekly.His forthcoming novel, "The Seal," (Sunstone) a spiritually-themed thriller deemed "not for the faint of heart," is scheduled for release in the late summer of 2026. He and his wife, Laura, of over 40 years have returned to Birmingham and three adult children and two grandchildren. >>Check out Russell's books

This Sunday, Pastor Nate continued our journey through Romans by reminding us that every person faces a choice regarding the path to righteousness.Paul makes it clear that righteousness is not achieved through our own efforts but is found through faith in Jesus Christ. The path of righteousness requires us to acknowledge the Lordship of Jesus—to recognize Him as Savior and King over every area of our lives.How do we grow in the Lordship of Jesus? Pastor Nate challenged us to:• Know the Scriptures• Know our new identity in Christ• Pay attention to what we think aboutWhen we walk the path of righteousness through faith in Christ, God provides incredible blessings. We receive justification before God, salvation through Jesus, and the removal of shame. Because of Christ, those who trust in Him can stand confidently, knowing they are forgiven, redeemed, and secure in Him.The question for each of us is simple: Which path are we choosing, and is Jesus truly Lord of our lives?

We're about three things at @CityPostChurch: Build, Equip, and Send.BUILD Kingdom, EQUIP Believers, and SEND out Agents of the Gospel to saturate Fort Worth with the light and love of Jesus. All under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.Let's Connect!www.citypostchurch.org or email us at info@citypostchurch.orgSermon given on 6/7/26.

Work-life balance is a myth.Most Christian men are not exhausted simply because their calendars are full. They are exhausted because they are living divided lives — one man at work, another at home, another at church, another online, and another in private.In this video, we talk about why balance is not the real goal. Integration is.God has not called you to manage five different versions of yourself. He has called you to become one whole man under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.We'll cover:Why “balance” often leaves men feeling more fracturedHow to stop living a divided lifeWhat Colossians 3:17 teaches us about work, family, faith, and purposeHow to bring heaven into every room you already occupyWhy your calendar should reflect your callingThree shifts that help you live a more integrated lifeIf you are a Christian man feeling pulled in a hundred different directions, this message is for you.You do not need a more complicated life.You need a more surrendered one.Join the Better Than Best Brotherhood: https://www.skool.com/better-than-best-academy-5909/aboutWHO AM IHey, I'm Red Wallace, a former rapper(10 year career) current drummer turned personal development coach. Through podcast(mostly on YouTube) and 1on1/group coaching, I provide guidance to help you chisel away the parts that aren't you revealing your true identity, empowering you to live your God given purpose!

Does your life reflect that of your heritage in God's Kingdom in Christ...or do you claim salvation while ignoring His Lordship/Kingship? Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (1 Thessalonians 4:7; Philippians 2:12-13)!

What does it mean to live the Kingdom Life in Christ? Is it just recognizing you're saved...or a faith that shows by your loving obedience and points others to Him? Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (2 Thessalonians 5:17; Romans 12:2; Galatians 2:20)!

Joined again by guests hosts, Jesse Green and Justin Warriner, from The Family Foundation, we contrast Fidelity Month with Pride Month and Gov Beshear's promotion of sexual immorality and gender dysphoria; also SCOTUS to decide on men in women's sports. Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

What does your life say about your salvation in Christ? Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Colossians 2:13-14; John 10:10)!

There's the faith of salvation and then there's the faith of daily life (two sides of the same coin). In this conversational episode Mark and I work through what it means to live by faith in our regular lives. For starters, Christian faith is submitting to the Lordship of Christ and his revelation, word, value system, and kingdom. Flowing out of that, faith means living toward something, or better toward someone. Along the way we rule out different things that Christian faith is not, those against common cultural and Christian sub-cultural assumptions. Just one of those "faith is nots" is pure subjective experience; faith is not reducible to a burning in a bosom. How? Why? What are both the objective and subjective elements of Christian faith? And then, do we balance or integrate the objective and subjective elements? Come and think about the Christian life with us in ways that run sometimes contrary to common assumptions. 

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I'm joined by our weekly co-host, Addia Wuchner, to talk about fathers and Father's Day; also 2 horrific outcomes from the illegal trafficking of the abortion death drug! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (Mark 12:29-31)!

Tom Logue - May 31st 2026 What if you've accepted the invitation... but you're still missing the banquet? Jesus tells a surprising story about people who said "yes" to the King, yet never actually came. Others were invited in from the streets, while one guest was thrown out for refusing what the King freely provided. So who really belongs in the kingdom of heaven? And what if the greatest danger isn't rejection of Jesus—but refusing to let Him change you? Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew22 #KingAndHisKingdom #JesusIsKing #KingdomOfHeaven #Gospel #FollowingJesus #RestoredTemecula #Sermon Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:35) - Wonders of the World(00:02:07) - Matthew The King and His Kingdom(00:05:02) - The kingdom of heaven(00:07:25) - The King's Servants: Those Who Disrespect the summons(00:13:43) - They Want the Kingdom Without a King(00:15:57) - Do You Deserve the Lordship of Jesus(00:19:33) - The Call to the Kingdom(00:25:03) - Jesus on Leading the Church(00:26:12) - Bringing People to the Banquet(00:30:27) - The Invitation to the Kingdom of Heaven(00:32:50) - No Matter Who You Are, No Matter What You've Done(00:37:40) - The King's Wedding Dress Code(00:40:35) - The Person Who Gets banished from the Banquet(00:47:20) - Jesus' Call to Change(00:48:47) - Jesus' Last Words on The Chosen Ones(00:51:56) - The Invitation to the Wedding(00:58:17) - Prayer Praise

Five beaches became bloody battlefields, and that became the turning point of World War II. It was D-Day, June 6, 1944 when the allied forces invaded those beaches on the coast of France and began to move against and tore Germany. Of course Nazi stronghold after Nazi stronghold fell to those advancing allied troops, but the war still dragged on. Finally, the allies smashed into Berlin; the war still was on. Eventually, it came down to a few blocks around Hitler's bunker, and finally only after Hitler's death, the surrender came. Then the war was over. There had been a lot of victories along the way, but the war wasn't over until the last stronghold surrendered. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Last Stronghold." Our word for today from the Word of God comes right out of the life of Abraham. He has walked with God many years at the time this happens. And now in Genesis 22, the ultimate test of his faith. "Some time later, God tested Abraham, He said to him, 'Abraham!' 'Here I am,' he replied. Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about." Man! Imagine this! This is the son God promised; this makes no sense. And yet, Abraham, with the son he deeply loves, marches up Mount Moriah with the knife in his hand, with the wood for the sacrifice altar. In fact it says, "Early the next morning Abraham got up, saddled his donkey, and took with him his son, Isaac." Now, as I pointed out, when this happens, Abraham has walked with God many years. He's sacrificed his security back in his homeland. He's taken many risks for the Lord. He's fought battles for the Lord. He's believed God over and over again. And now God takes him to the edge of faith and asks him to surrender the dearest treasure he's got - Isaac - the last stronghold. Here is Abraham with his love for God on one hand and his love for something earthly on the other hand, and he must choose. Do you see what he does? He's up early the next morning. I would at least slept till noon. But he's up early the next morning; instant, immediate response, obedience. Look, you've walked awhile with the Lord, and maybe you've fought battles for him and you've sacrificed some security for Him, you've taken some risks, you've believed Him. But now the Lord is coming to you to ask you to surrender your Isaac; to do whatever He chooses to do with it. God supplied a ram in the thicket for Abraham, and it did not cost him his son. But Abraham didn't know that when he made this walk. What's your Isaac? A lifetime ambition, a dream of being married, your career, a position you really want, some material expectations, maybe a child that's become too important to you, your ministry. God is looking for you to take back that contract you've asked Him to sign. At the bottom, you know, you've got the things the way you want them and at the bottom you want it signed GOD. No. He wants a blank piece of paper that you have signed. He'll write on it. Are you going to obey Him? He'll never do you wrong. He died for you. It's a crisis in Lordship. Today He's asking you to lower that flag that says "Mine" on the last stronghold and raise the flag that finally says "His," because if He can have this, He can have anything. Once you release to God what or who you love the most, God will release to you power and peace like you have never known before.

In today's media-driven culture, the public can witness firsthand the mess of politicians and politics on social media, cable television, and in print media. Cynically, many Christians might find it necessary to simply retreat out of political concerns and government altogether. Perhaps the Christian could justify a retreat from politics by positing the need to focus exclusively on spiritual matters. In this sermon on Romans 13:1–7 titled “Christian and the State (1),” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones seeks to answer such objections. He engages these ideas and other radical ones that call for Christians to abandon concern for the state, government, or politics altogether. In answering critics, Dr. Lloyd-Jones provides a positive Christian view of the state by looking at Romans 13:1–7 and the implications of the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Christians understand that the origin of government is not in human evolution but arose from God Himself. Moreover, the Christian knows human nature and how easily sin and evil can deteriorate society. God has instituted government for the restraint of evil and the well-being of society. Dr. Lloyd-Jones insists that the Christian needs motivation to be not only the best citizen, but also to be compelled to participate in government for the promotion of peace and the common good of all.