Sermons on Man-Made Rules:

God's Perfect Plan

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Feb 11, 2005

God’s perfect plan for us allows us to make mistakes and learn from them. God’s perfect plan allows us free will and an option to follow God’s rules or go our own way and suffer the consequences. God’s rules are given to us out of God’s great love for u

Genesis 215-17, 3:1-7 God’s Perfect Plan I’d like to set the stage for a drama that is pretty close to real life. Picture if you will an average family scenario with two parents and two children, one boy about 6 years old and, one girl about 5 years old. The family lives in a house with a nice ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: *other

Turn And Trust In God

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Apr 28, 2020

The technologies and the science were diverting our trust from God to this man-made lifeless stuff. Today  I have entitled my sermon as Turn and trust in God alone. Today's message theme or purpose is that you turn from these idols to the Living God.

Greetings to you in the sweet name of Lord Jesus Christ. I consider it my great privilege to share the Word of God with you. We are going through one of the toughest situations in human history. We know these things are inevitable or unavoidable. This pandemic is not the worst or the last, these ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Of Displacement Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014

Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things I Should Have Learned In Kindergarten

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 31, 2019

Hebrews 13 contains several life lessons we should have learned a long time ago, but need reminders on from time to time. From friends to marriage partners, Hebrews shows us what is really important.

Hebrews 13:1-8 Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten Robert Fulghum wrote a popular book a while back entitled, “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” I thought of that title when I read today’s scripture. It seems like a list of very important but mostly common sense ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Luke 6:31, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 7 (9/10/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Matthew 7 - Sermon on the Mount

Matthew 7:1-6 (Jesus Teaches about Judging Others) Verses 1-2 Jesus tells us to examine our own motives and conduct instead of judging others. The traits that bother us in others are often the habits we have ourselves. Our bad habits and behavior patterns are the very ones that we most want to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Futility Of Religion

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2022

Religious exercise can become a snare if in our efforts we fail to seek the Lord. Religion for the sake of religion is a dreadful snare.

“Like a pregnant woman who writhes and cries out in her pangs when she is near to giving birth, so were we because of you, O LORD; we were pregnant, we writhed, but we have given birth to wind. We have accomplished no deliverance in the earth, and the inhabitants of the world have not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Coming Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The millennial reign of Christ refers to the 1,000-year period during which Jesus Christ will reign as King on the earth. This period, as described in Revelation 20:4-6, will be marked by righteousness, peace, and divine order.

THE COMING MILLENNIAL REIGN OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 20:4-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 11:6-9, Zechariah 14:9, 1 Corinthians 15:24-25, Daniel 7:27, Micah 4:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The millennial reign of Christ refers to the 1,000-year period during which Jesus Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Praying Mom, Circumstances Vs Attitudes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023

Obstacles and problems are part of family life. We must never allow circumstance to dictate and hinder our potential. The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

A PRAYING MOMMA: CIRCUMSTANCES VS ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) HEAR YE, HEAR YE… THE BARREN, LIFELESS, NO PRODUCTION… THE NEGTIVE BARREN CIRCUMSTANCES OF A WOMAN CAN CHANGE INTO THE MOTHER OF ONE OF THE GREATEST PREACHERS OF ALL TIME. THIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9, 1 Samuel 1:20, 1 Samuel 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Still In Control

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 1, 2003

With Operation Iraqi Freedom, 911 and other recent disasters, it seems that chaos rules. But GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! This message is calming to the mind, soul and spirit.

GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL Psalms 93:1 I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN “The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty…” “The Lord shall reign forever and ever.” Exodus 15:18 “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1

Denomination: United Methodist

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 26, 2002

We celebrate our independence from foreign rule on July 4th, but let us also celebrate our dependence upon God!

A Declaration of Dependence Ps 33:10-22 10 The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. 11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ultimate Christmas

Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 1, 2005

In Isaiah 11 the time of the rule of the Messiah is described in verses 6 – 9 (read). Isaiah 12 is a psalm describing what would be said at that time.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Introduction: Christmas is a time we celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time we wish others peace. It is a time of hope for peace. In Isaiah 11 the time of the rule of the Messiah is described in verses 6 – 9 (read). Isaiah 12 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

Christmas Carol Series #2: There is Joy when the King is Received; When the Savior Reigns; When the Sinner Repents; When Truth rules with Grace

Joy to the World! Christmas Carol Series #2 (adapted from Michael Luke and Bob Russell) SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 98:2-9 INTRODUCTION: This December we’re talking about some of the Carols we sing every year at Christmas. Today we’ll take a look at a song Isaac Watts wrote almost 300 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not About Power Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2003

In the Kingdom of God, the rules about power are different. We value humility, spiritual security, and service. Sermon for Deacon Ordination and for Super Bowl Sunday!

May I take you on a small fantasy this morning? May I just tease your imagination a little? It is a 6:30 this evening. You are seated in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The ritual coin tosses have been performed, the national anthem has been sung, and we are ready to start Super Bowl 32. Out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing The Difference

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004

How was the early church able to grow so fast and steadily? They believed three key truths: Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, and Jesus is Returning!

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: ww.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Witnessing The Difference by Scott R. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Sex: The Emotional Consequences

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Aug 17, 2004

Sometimes you can break all of the rules and have no physical consequences, but you will most likely never escape the emotional consequences of inappropriate relationships.

SEX: The Emotional Consequences Intro: We talk a lot about the physical aspects of sex. You guys go through sex ed in school, and we talk about it here at church. We talk about sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, abortion, and other physical aspects of sex. What we don’t talk about a lot ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed