Sermons on Man Made Rules:

Barefoot Christians

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009

The most basic footwear of life is mutual love for one another.

"I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I stepped from the train to the platform, I noticed that the Baggage man and the redcap were warmly attired in heavy coats and gloves, but oddly enough, they wore no shoes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Our Behavior, Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 30, 2012

People tell us that it's not about rules it's about a relationship, but doesn't that relationship come with expectations?

What Jesus Said about our Behaviour Intro If you have been keeping track this is the fourth series that we have taught this year based on “What Jesus said about. . .” In April we spoke about “What Jesus said About Money” and we focused on Jesus’ words concerning how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Christian Principles

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 5, 2022

Jesus talks about asking, seeking, and knocking. It's all about the privilege that we have to make our requests known unto God through prayer.

The Christian Principles Today let us meditate on Matthew 7:7-12. Chapters five, six, and seven of Matthew are Jesus delivered sermons on the mount on the northern coast of the Sea of Galilee. “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Bounds Or Out Of Bounds?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 14, 2016

If you say that you are bounds; is that a bad thing? The Bible speaks about being bound in positive and negative terms. To what or by what are you bound?

In Bounds or Out of Bounds? I'm glory bound Bound for that promised land Bound and determined Song: I'm bound for that city. Eccl. 4:12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father Abraham

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 23, 2020

The faith of Abraham made him righteous. Through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our faith makes us righteous and leads us to trust in God and God's promises. We never know what these promises will mean for us, but we can know that God works them together for our good.

Father Abraham had many sons And many sons had Father Abraham I am one of them And so are you So, let’s all praise the Lord I know our Sunday School kids know that song and perhaps some of you do as well. In fact, it is probably the most well-known song and story about the great patriarch Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Luke 3:8, Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wrong Path Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 15, 2020

Psalm 2:1-12 shows us the path of rebellion and its consequences.

Scripture “Where’s Susan?” That’s the innocent question Joshua Rogers’s daughter asked as they were reading The Last Battle, the final book in The Chronicles of Narnia, by C. S. Lewis. Susan is the child queen who helped her siblings save Narnia from the White Witch in The Lion, the Witch, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Modern Lesson From The Ancient World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2012

Society calls homosexuality an alternative, but the Bible calls it sin.

A Modern Lesson From the Ancient World Text: Gen. 19:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: Billy Graham once said, "If God doesn't judge America He'll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." 2. Another godly man, who recently passed away, Chuck Colson said, "The ship is sinking. We’re not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

"A Big Sigh Of Relief"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010

Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: United Methodist

When Love Crosses Every Bridge Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 19, 2025

Every day we choose whether to build bridges or walls.

Title: When Love Crosses Every Bridge Intro: Every day we choose whether to build bridges or walls. Scripture: Luke 16:19-31 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about a story that changes us. Jesus knew this. He told stories that would lodge themselves deep in our hearts, stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Other

A Very Frightening Reading About Hell, How Then To We Avoid It.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 28, 2025

No matter where we are in our spiritual journey, this parable will quickly return us to earth with a bang. Let us remind ourself of our duty to God and our fellow man.

Introduction: “This is a frightening reading” What a horrible, and frightening reading that was. For me, this is one of the worst passages in the whole bible, partly because we do not understand it in full, and partly because we do. … No matter where we are in our spiritual journey with the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal

When You've Really Got It Made

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Storing treasures in heaven is when you've really got it made.

Verse one of Luke 12 tells us that many thousands of people had gathered in an open area to hear Christ. Can you imagine how quiet, how deathly still it must have been in order for those present to hear Christ? The Lie of Greed When there was a lull after He had been teaching some very heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Crib And The Cross Were Both Made Of Wood"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent

Second Sunday in Lent John 3:1-17 "The crib and the Cross were both made of Wood" 3:1* ¶ Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2* This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking Protocols By Divine Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

God is not subject to man-made systems—He controls all things and can override them to fulfil His will in your life. When divine power steps in, delay is cancelled, closed doors open, and disqualification is nullified.

BREAKING PROTOCOLS BY DIVINE POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 5:1-3 Supporting Texts: Daniel 6:10-23, Genesis 41:14, Acts 12:6-10, Matthew 8:2-3, Isaiah 45:2 INTRODUCTION: There are times when divine intervention suspends earthly systems and bypasses natural limitations. Protocols ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Faith Made Whole By His Words Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 8, 2025

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of people who experienced the transformative power of faith.

In the Bible, we find numerous accounts of people who experienced the transformative power of faith. One of the most powerful declarations Jesus made to a woman with a long-standing issue was, "Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole" (Mark 5:34). This statement highlights the profound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Four Men Who Made A Difference #3 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

We sit in church and talk about the needs around us. The question is: What are we doing about them?

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #3 Four Men Who Made a Difference (Mark 2:1-12) Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 5:17-26; 5:8-9 Recently heard a preacher talk about his experience in another country where both physical and spiritual needs were overwhelming. • A country of 8 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12