Sermons on Christ Rules:

"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023

The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.

Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019

Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 14:9, John 5:19, Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Rules! Just Right! (Life Without The Rulebook) Series

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005

Third in a series on the Bible. This message looks at life without the guidelines found in the Bible. We might think we want a life of complete freedom, but without boundaries we creep into danger.

No rules. Just right. (Life without the rulebook) Purpose: To illustrate life with no rules (living outside the truth presented in God’s Word) 1. Ever play Monopoly? (hold up Monopoly board) What if you had never played Monopoly before, you had never even seen it, and somebody gave you a board, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Cleaning Services

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 18, 2023

We have been forgiven in Christ for the sins that we have committed and confessed. But the underlying condition out of which these sins arise - what’s to be done about that?

“Out, damned spot!” may be one of the most widely recognized lines Shakespeare ever wrote. I wonder why? In a more innocent age it might have been for the forbidden thrill of saying “damn.” But of course that doesn’t apply any more, does it. It’s one of the milder epithets available. If that’s the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 10, 2015

Christ is God our eternal savior---the only savior we need for he made the way for us.

CHRIST by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 9, 2015) "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path" (Psalms 119:105, King James Version). Greetings In The Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, I want to make it to the other side. To think of the other side of anything ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Friends

The Shalom Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013

We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Be Great

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005

Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

"He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Remain A Spiritual Baby. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

Rules for retarding you spiritual progress.

Intro: 1. A classic work many of us have read is called "Pilgrims Progress," but if truth be know, it could have a companion work rightly entitled, "Pilgrims Regress!" 2. Abraham was a great man of faith, who at times makes great progress; but there is also the flip side of the story, he also makes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Simple Rule For Protecting Your Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2005

Solomon robbed his son of his inheritance... but in this sad story of Solomon’s failure is a lesson in hope for how we can protect our children as long as they live.

OPEN: Before he died, comedian John Ritter starred in a fairly successful TV sitcom. Does anybody remember the name of that show? (8 Simple Rules For Dating My Daughter). Now, I never watched that show, so I don’t know if they ever shared what those “8 simple rules” actually were. However, years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule-That's Righteous: Messgae 4 Series

Contributed by Gerald Kiner on Mar 24, 2009

Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. If you follow that guideline they blessings of God will overtake your life-one day at a time.

Matthew 7:12 12Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 3 PEOPLE THAT DIDN’T FOLLOW THE LAW OF RECIPROCITY: DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE OTHERS DO UNTO YOU #1 HAMAN DIDN’T FOLLOW THE LAW Esther 7:10 So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Rule Do You Live By?

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

Do unto others as they do unto you? So they will do unto you? Or as you would have them do unto you?

What Rule Do You Live By? Text: Luke 6:31-35 Intro: “My relationship with God is part of my relationship with men. Failure in one will cause failure in the other.” (Andrew Murray) “The most important thing my dad taught me is that there are more important things than me.” (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Road Rules - Pt. 1 - Indian Running Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 1 – Indian Running I. Introduction Although you can’t tell it by looking at me now, I have a long history of running in my past. As a 7th grader in middle school I had visions of becoming a great football player. I went out for football and played until my 8th grade ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Road Rules - Pt. 4 - Running To Win Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 9, 2010

On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

Road Rules Pt. 4 – Running to Win I. Introduction We have almost completed our journey in this series. We have been talking about running and the lessons that I learned as I ran cross country in High School. This is your last opportunity to gaze at the amazing, awe inspiring picture of me with my ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Set Rules For Everybody, Not Just You

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Proverbs 1:8

Everyone must follow the rules set by God. Every person on this earth has to follow the rules set by God. No matter who you are you have to follow the rules. No matter what job you have you must follow the rules set by God. People can tell you some of the rules, but not all of the rules People can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: *other