Sermons on Christs Rule:

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

Why All The Rules?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000

The laws of God provide order, blessing and transformation.

Recently, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation announced the beginning of the XFL, the X-rated Football League. McMahon said, “The NFL has become too conservative, too corporate with too much regulation. We’re bringing back old-fashioned, smashmouth football but with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Integrity In Living And Ruling Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY

BIG IDEA: GODLY LEADERS NEED TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTEGRITY INTRODUCTION: Very timely topic given the lack of integrity in U.S. politics; sunk to new depths under President Clinton But compare church politicians as well Psalm of David with Messianic application to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Scriptural Rules For Giving Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures.

Scriptural Rules for Giving Leviticus 27:30 We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures. I. Freely (Matthew 10:8) II. With Simplicity (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30

Denomination: Holiness

The Five Second Rule

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Oct 3, 2007

Sermon on the rich man and Lazarus that addresses the parable from the perspective of the hungry in our world. It reminds us that our faith is not just something between us and Jesus, but also something between us and Lazarus.

“The Five Second Rule” Sermon on Luke 16:19-31 Pentecost +18-C September 30, 2007 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Love Breakts The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 31, 2005

In the story of Jesus healing the paralytic, we see the love of the man’s friends and the love of Jesus coming breaking the rules in order to change lives.

Matthew 9:2-7 “Love Breaks the Rules” INTRODUCTION What is love? Love is a popular word in the English language. Perhaps its popularity has led to its over use and its loss of meaning. Certainly “I love spaghetti,” means something very different from the, “I love you,” that we whisper to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Raising Them By The Rules

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Mother’s Day sermon using Samson’s mom as an example

RAISING THEM BY THE RULES Judges 13 Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Manoah asked in verse 12, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule for the boy’s life and work?” The angel’s response is noteworthy. He could have laid out how Samson was to be sure not to drink ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Develop A Rule Of Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Follow God' Rules

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013

Read the Bible

God gives us rules so that one-day we can be with him. God gives us rules that he wants us to follow. God makes known of the rules that he wants us to follow. If we do not follow God’ rules he will get on us. All the rules we need to follow can be found in one book. All of the rules we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: *other

Do Not Skip Rules

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2021

Do it right, don't skip rules, are you listening?

Go step by step Ruth 3: Boaz Will Redeem Ruth 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, "My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Who Rules Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 29, 2019

Looking at the splendour and power of the Persian king, the author set the stage for his readers to appreciate the work of the unseen King who rules.

Last week Michael gave us an overview of the book of Esther. Let’s recap the timeline. Cyrus (559-530) Ezra 1:1 – 1st year of his reign over Babylon, allowed Jews to return Zerubbabel led the first returnees in 538 BC Started rebuilding altar/Temple but halted until 2nd yr Darius (Ezra ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Topic: The Rule Of God

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ever.

Topic: The Rule of God Text: Ps_146:10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. Intro: We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon On The Golden Rule

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2023

The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.

Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14, Proverbs 16:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Job 4:4

Jesus Is Risen...ruling...and Returning...

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Apr 29, 2025

Now that Easter is over and Christ Has risen, what is the responsibility of the Christian?

Jesus is Risen...Ruling...And Returning... Acts 1:1-13 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach... 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen... 3 to whom He also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational