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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Rules And Relationship Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,013 views

    A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

    Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Along Together Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,366 views

    Jesus gives his followers rules for the community to live by. They are good rules as we strive to live our Christian lives together in ministry and fellowship

    Matthew 18:15-20 INTRODUCTION For the last several Sundays, we have been seeing examples of great faith and discussing how such faith applies to our lives today. In the story of Jesus beckoning Peter to walk on water, we learned that great faith involves getting out of the boat. The story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jewels Of Rules Series

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Jun 2, 2020
     | 2,307 views

    One of the first benefits we obtained in the Garden of Eden was life itself. But, even better... the promise of never dying, actually... as long as we followed one simple rule. See... God set into motion man's Free-Will...

    It is a rare person who does not like benefits. The working we do, the toiling we face, and the utter anguish we endure are all resolved when benefits follow closely behind. You may know that ‘benefits‘ is generally described as, “something that is advantageous or good.” Sometimes, even having an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022
     | 3,095 views

    "Do to others as you would have them do to you." (Luke 6:31, NIV) How you wish people would treat you is how you should always treat them. Do you wish people were always kind to you? Then it would be best if you treated others with kindness.

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 7:12 The Golden Rule Jesus preached many beautiful lessons in the Sermon on the Mount. The lessons were practical and applied to everyday life. One important thing that Jesus said in his Sermon was to "do to others what you would have them do to you." This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • G W Bill Elliott Jr avatar

    Coulda Hada Pear: Rules, Rules, Rules Series

    Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on May 4, 2020
     | 3,001 views

    Rules, Guidelines, Boundaries… they all help convey limitations… something of a “you can go to this point (here) , but not that far (there)” premise. When God plunked Man into the Garden, there is only one rule…

    Common thought today; ° Rules are meant to be broken ° Boundaries are meant to be challenged ° Guidelines are merely suggestions, recommendations, and preferred expectations Almost no one likes rules. Almost no one wants to be ‘governed’, controlled, directed, and worse… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Golden Rules Of God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Do not follow the ways of the people around you but strictly adhere to the rules of God!

    Rules of God! Ezekiel 11:12”……you shall know that I am the LORD. For you have not walked in my statutes, nor obeyed my rules, but have acted according to the rules of the nations that are around you." Rules of God versus rules of the nation! A domestic worker, mother of three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "Jesus' Rules Of Order"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,166 views

    Contrasting the transformation following the descent of the Spirit with life before His presence among the saints.

    “A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. And he said to them, ‘The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Rules Or House Rules?

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,805 views

    Using the backdrop of board games, we look at God's sovereignty and our temptation to take his original plan and insert our own "house rules."

    God’s game. His rules or House rules? 1. Games. (Scrolled through slides of several games: Life, Monopoly, Uno, etc.) 2. Sorry: Object of the game is to get your four pieces from the start into your home, different cards different instructions, slides (but not your own color), safe ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Successful Life

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2020
     | 3,372 views

    Friend we do not get success like ‘Aladdin magic lamp’, the principles of the Kingdom of God has been neatly, meticulously and dexterously given to us by God in the 66 books of the Bible, all we got to do is follow it diligently.

    Life of victory! Joshua 1:7 "Only be strong and very courageous; be careful to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may have success wherever you go. The above scripture is an awesome package for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Scriptural Rules For Giving Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
     | 4,285 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

    Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. avatar

    "A Real Relationship With Jesus Is Better Than Rules, Regulations.. Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Feb 16, 2017
     | 10,124 views

    It's not about religion, it's about a relationship with Jesus Christ!

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 16: "A Real Relationship with Jesus is Better Than Rules, Regulations, and the Tradition of Religion" (Mark 7:1-13) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor There is always a way to do things in life like your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Follow Me!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,588 views

    Jesus' call of the first disciples reminds us that God takes the initiative to pursue us; that God calls us into relationship, not rules; and that God's mission becomes our mission: to teach, preach, and heal a hurting world.

    Matthew 4:18-23 Follow Me Today we’re talking about fishermen. Anyone here like to fish? Two avid fishermen go on a fishing trip. They rent all the equipment: the reels, the rods, the wading suits, the rowboat, the car, and even a cabin in the woods. They spend a fortune. The first day they go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Do You Want To Please Jesus More Than Please Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    Live your live according to the principles Jesus set forth in His life. Not because you are following rules, but because you want to please Him.

    05 03 2010 ASHINGDON TIME TO CHANGE No matter where you are in your walk with Christ, you did not just suddenly appear there. No, you started as we all start; becoming aware of a need inside your heart that you probably could not explain. Then, you became aware of Jesus Christ, the One known ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal