Sermons on Heavenly Rule:

Judge Not

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2020

Some thoughts on judgment and prayer, and the Golden Rule.

JUDGE NOT. Matthew 7:1-12. When Jesus says, “Judge not” (Matthew 7:1), He is not bidding us suspend our faculty of discernment. If that was the case, then He would not have gone on to describe certain people as “dogs” or “swine” (Matthew 7:6)! How could we make that identification without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 17, 2019

We are impatiently waiting for His rule to be consummated

Maybe most of you are more patient than I am. When something is decided upon, I want to get it done A.S.A.P. Red lights should be replaced by green lights at my arrival at the intersection. Over the years God has painstakingly, progressively, patiently helped me cool my jets when waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sabbath Liberation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

The folly of hedging the Sabbath with man-made rules

SABBATH LIBERATION. Our attitudes to the Sabbath can tell a lot about our Christianity. In Luke 13:10-17, the president of the synagogue obviously felt it was more important to keep the Sabbath, even in the minutiae of man-made rules, than to look after his parishioners: "There are six days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tradition And The Tongue

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 27, 2012

Jesus is not interested in rules which people can point to as the outward manifestation of some arbitrary rule-driven form of righteousness. He is interested in the heart.

There are many traditions in the world. One of those traditions is to have a liturgical calendar and today, May 27 happens to be the Day of Pentecost. It is the day of the birth of the church, fifty days after the Passover. And that was the day according to Jewish tradition that Moses received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: *other

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020

The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Crouches At Our Door

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

Sin desires to destroy. We must rule over sin.

SIN CROUCHES AT OUR DOOR (Outline) July 16, 2023 – Pentecost 7 – GENESIS 4:3-12 INTRO.: In the middle of our text today our theme jumps out at us. “…sin is crouching at the door…” The Lord God warns believers about the danger of sin. We always need to hear the Lord’s warning that sin is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Together We’ll Make It Home Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 3, 2014

We will persevere in tough times together through our church community (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community; chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 367-370)

HoHum: Pray for David and Philomena Morris- Monday, October 20th, 2014 After the right-wing Hindu nationalist BJP took power following India's general elections in May, attacks on Christians and other minorities by Hindu radical groups has skyrocketed. In Uttar Pradesh, 600 reports of violence were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This World Is Not Our Home! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007

We are citizens of a heavenly realm and this world is NOT our home!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 11, 2007 Date Preached: August 12, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: This World is not our home! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:17 - 21 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"A Father's Love"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 14, 2012

Six ways that our Heavenly Father loves us.

“A Father’s Love” June 17, 2012 Isaiah 63:16: “But you are our Father, though Abraham does not know us or Israel acknowledge us; you, LORD, are our Father, our Redeemer from of old is your name.” When you hear the word ‘father’ what feelings does it stir ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:16

Denomination: Holiness

Star Wars Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 6, 2018

Message 22 in our exposition of Revelation dealing with the war in the heavenlies.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Star Wars” 12 Review We have been following a future drama detailing what will unfold in the final days of this age. There will dramatic events on the heavenly stage and around God’s throne. There will be amazing events played out on the earthly stage. I. PROLOGUE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ancient Of Days Is In Complete Control

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

No matter what happens in this world. God's sits on his throne of power. God rules over all nations for the good of all his children. God's kingdom is eternal.

THE ANCIENT OF DAYS IS IN COMPLETE CONTROL (Outline) November 1, 2020 - Reformation - DANIEL 7:9-14 INTRO.: One of our greatest joys is our confident trust in God’s Word of truth. The Ancient of Days sits on his throne in completer control. Looking at the world and even our nation we see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

When we pray Your kingdom come we are saying, “Lord rule us by Your Spirit”. Luke shows us how we allow this rule to take place.

Message Luke 17:20-21 “Your Kingdom Comes” History has such a powerful impact doesn’t it. In Australia 26th January 1788 is celebrated as Australia Day – the day our nation was born. But for some people, especially those with an Aboriginal heritage, the day is also known as invasion day. Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipated Reign Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 8, 2001

Using Isaiah’s prophecy we can anticipate Christ’s millennial rule on earth by first allowing Christ to rule our hearts and lives.

EDEN. THE GARDEN. PARADISE. THE PLACE CREATED BY GOD IN WHICH HE SAID "IT IS GOOD!" A PLACE THAT DEFINED PERFECTION AND HOLINESS. A PLACE WHERE GOD COULD DWELL AND COMMUNE WITH HIS CREATION. A PLACE OF PEACE THAT HAS BEEN BROKEN AND IS NO LONGER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO HUMANITIES DESTRUCTIVE CHOICE TO ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting Along Together Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 9, 2008

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

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

New Things

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 13, 2022

God's will shall be done when Christ returns to rule.

New Things – Revelation 21: 1 - 6 Intro: The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent an arrangement of beautiful flowers to the management of their new branch on the occasion of their opening a new facility. Unfortunately, the florist placed the wrong card on the flowers. It read, “Deepest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed