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Ruleigion

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 13, 2026

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Jesus confronts rule-based righteousness by restoring the heart of God’s law—mercy, life, and grace centered in Himself.

Before we turn to Matthew chapter 12, I want to share a new word with you. Are you ready? Here it is: Ruleigion. Not religion — rule-igion. I didn’t invent this word — it was coined by Joshua Harris from Covenant Reformed Church in Hagerstown, Maryland — but it names something Jesus confronts ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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Men's Ministry Events And Activities PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered brotherhood that fosters mutual edification, spiritual transformation, and reflects God's love and grace.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers and to open our hearts to the life-giving Word of God. Today, we are not just in a house of worship, but in a home, a family, a brotherhood, bound by our shared ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Proverbs 27:17, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Brotherhood

God Is A Cattle Squeeze

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 30, 2001

based on 17 ratings

| 5,070 views

Willingly entering into the love of God allows Him to order your life in such a way that everything you do will be in the center of His will.

Cows have amazing eyes. Because of their position on the cow’s head, they are able to see a full 300 degrees around them. While they are grazing, cows simply need to move their head slightly to the left or right in order to be aware of what is going on around them. With their heads so close to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-20, 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Cares!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 14, 2001

based on 208 ratings

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Is it possible that our lives have become so self-centered, so complicated, so full of things, that we no longer care?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This is a sermon adapted from one I read years ago. I would be happy to credit the original author if I knew who. Can anyone help me?) TEXT: Psalms 142:1-7 Listen as I read Psalm 142, a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 142:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ In The Heart" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 31, 2003

based on 21 ratings

| 5,064 views

Christ wants to be the center of our lives, our personalities, our mind, our will. (#3 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith...” We have come to a phrase of great significance that we cannot skip over lightly, thinking it has only a surface application and only joins one phrase or one thought to the next. If the reader is not careful, there is the danger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Finding Our Place

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 2,844 views

This sermon discusses the fact that Christ is the center of God’s plan for the world not us, and the need for Christians to accept their place in His plan.

Finding Our Place Ephesians 1:18-22, Matthew 5:14, John 8:12, 9:5, 2 Corinthians 3:18 October 14, 2004 I. Last week I mentioned the fact that for centuries humans thought the Earth was the center of the universe, and if we are honest the way we act a lot of the time, makes it look as if we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

"They Watched Him There"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Apr 1, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 10,022 views

This message centers around the different individuals and groups of people who surrounded the cross at the crucifixion, and, "They Watched Him There".

“They Watched Him There” INTRODUCTION: Matthew 27:35-39 – all turn, read. There was a great crowd who saw the scene at Mt. Calvary that day. On Friday, we celebrate an EXECUTION. There were 3 crosses. Over the middle cross as a sign: “This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews”. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Game Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 4,297 views

Looking in the first chapter of Acts, we see how we are to live in the "in between times", centered on God and full of purpose.

The Waiting Game: How To Make the Most of the In Between Times Acts 1:12-26 Do you ever feel like most of your life is spent waiting around? Christian Rapper KJ 52 asks what is on all our minds in his song, “Why:” Why do I have to wait in line just to wait in another line And when I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Retro Love: Bring It Back!!

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jun 9, 2012

| 4,361 views

Love, true love, Christ-centered love, punches holes in the darkness and never should be unfashionable. Retro love: Bring it back!

Retro Love: Bring It Back! June 10, 2012 1 John 2:7-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. 8 [a]On the other hand, I am writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining God's Blessing On Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 6,139 views

Obtaining God’s blessing on your life is determined by whether you live a God-centered life or have no time for God.

INTRODUCTION A. I hope this doesn’t surprise you, but believers with an active faith have a greater chance of being more positive, generous, and socially active than those who consider themselves to be atheists or agnostics. A George Barna study found this to be the case as reflected in these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Resides Within Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 8,203 views

Your own worst enemy is your inner person, the invisible center of your being, what we often call the heart.

The Enemy Resides Within (Jeremiah 17:5-18) 1. As my husband, the county highway commissioner, was driving to the hospital for treatment of his painful leg, he decided to use the valet parking service so he wouldn’t have to walk far. Staring at his official-looking vehicle, one of the valets asked ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Requires Risk

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2015

| 6,793 views

This sermon is the kickoff for our Evangelism Campaign. We look at compassion as being at the center of us reaching out to win others to Christ.

Faith Requires A Risk 2/9/15 1 Kings 17:7-24 John 9:35-38 The amazing thing about God is that when God wants to do something, God can use anybody to impact others for the kingdom of God. I want you to meet one such person. Here is just one person, an eleven year old who is involved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of…the Earth Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 4,675 views

God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

Scripture Introduction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle understood well creation’s testimony to the goodness of God. In his memoirs, Sherlock Holmes makes a rather remarkable speech to Watson: “What a lovely thing a rose is…! Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 5,557 views

Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 8,176 views

This interactive sermon uses responsive reading and music to lead the congregation in worship centered around the Heavenly Worship Service in Revelation 5.

Jesus – The Lamb that was Slain Revelation 5 - A Worship Service HOLY HOLY HOLY 1st service vs. 1,2 2nd service vs. 1,2,3 Welcome & Announcements – Ronnie / Rocky Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7 – Greg Smith PART 1: Revelation 5:1-7 THE LION AND THE LAMB These verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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