Sermons on Observing Rules:

Rules And Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009

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

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Apathy Rules

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

Taken from Chuck Swindolls Living on the Ragged Edge

The story is told of a university library, where there appeared - on the walls - in bold, sprawling letters, about 12” high…two (2) words of graffiti - "APATHY RULES!" Perhaps those words were written by a disillusioned student - a student who has spent endless hours in the pursuit of some ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Heaven Rules!

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Always be humble before God.

HEAVEN RULES Daniel 4:1-37 Outline of the Passage A. Introduction to the Testimony (4.1-9) The narrative begins when King Nebuchadnezzar shared his testimony to all men about the miraculous signs and wonders that God performed for him. He exalted God’s eternal kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009

National Day of Prayer 2009 - a reflection on the Golden Rule

This is a week of numerous special occasions: - In our Youth Group at Provo Community Church we have an Opening Ritual which includes the sharing of Random Facts - Tuesday we had a Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo - The random fact of the Day was: It is not Mexican Independence Day - During our Fiesta the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Congregational

Rules For Engagement Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 2, 2015

The Story Chapter 5.

Rules For Engagement New Commands and a New Covenant The Story – Chapter 5 Video Bumper… Maple Grove… WELCOME to chapter 5 of The Story, ‘New Commands And A New Covenant…’ A conversation I am calling ‘Rules For Engagement.” AND LISTEN – if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule: Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 20, 2015

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)

The gold in the Golden Rule is not its newness but its goodness. This "rule" serves as a perfect summary of the kind of righteousness God expects in respect to Man’s relation to man. Our relationship with God is essential of our relationship with men. Breakdown in one will cause breakdown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rule Breaker

Contributed by Chris Beam on Mar 4, 2015

If you want God to do a new thing in your life, you can’t keep doing the same old thing in your life. If you want to experience the miraculous, you need to unlearn every assumption you’ve ever made except for one…God is able.

Series: The Grave Robber The Rule Breaker
Text: John 5:1-10

So far, throughout this series, we’ve looked at Jesus as the Wine Maker, the Choreographer, and today we will see Jesus as the Rule Breaker. Now before you start to scratch your head, wondering why in the world I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Golden Rule

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006

God demonstrated the ultimate love, and now God asks us to “pay it forward.” Do to others what you would have them do to you.” Amen.

Golden Rule 01/02/05 Matthew 7:12 I now invite you to turn in your Bibles to the gospel of Matthew, chapter 7, and follow along as I read verse 12, which is one of the most important verses in scripture: "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing By The Rules Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 11, 2009

Christian’s are called to play by the rules. What are the rules?

Text: Colossians 3:18-4:1 Title: Playing by the rules 1.Rules for Christian employers. (4:1) 2.Rules for Christian employees (3:22-25) 3.Rules for Christian fathers (3:21) 4.Rules for Christian children (3:20) 5.Rules for Christian husbands (3:19) 6.Rules for Christian wives (v18) 1.Rules for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

Rules are made to be broken--that is if they stand in the way of ministering to the needs of those around us. Jesus broke the rules and set people free.

Luke 13:10-17 “Breaking the Rules” INTRODUCTION The journey of life contains several themes; love/hate, struggle/victory, sorrow/joy. The Bible, which has been called, “The Book of Life,” contains many themes in it, also. One of the major themes throughout the Bible is that of bondage and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Exception To The Rule Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 20, 2011

Sermons On Becoming The Mighty Men and Women Chosen By God.

Jeffery is not an avid cook, but he can hold his own in any kitchen. As the youngest child in the Honiara extended dysfunctional family, he spent many hours reluctantly tied to his mother’s apron springs. Often, he would find himself assisting her in the daily chores around the house. She ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: *other

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

The Golden Rule has always been popular. In fact, the reason it’s called the Golden Rule is because a Roman emperor, Alexander Severus, had this saying of Jesus engraved on his wall in gold. So let’s look at this saying of Jesus called, ‘the Golden Rule'.

THE GOLDEN RULE INTRODUCTION: A rather legalistic Seminary student wanted to have a Scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote the Bible, book, chapter and verse to okay his actions. He did all right with that until he began to fall in love with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

A message on the very simple principle, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Introduction A. A honeymoon couple is in the Watergate Hotel. The new bride is concerned and asked, "What if the place is still bugged?" The groom says "Hmm... Good point. I'll look for a bug." He looks behind the drapes, behind the pictures, under the rug . . . "AHA!" he shouts! Sure enough, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Ruled By Peace Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016

All of the traits are to be connected with Christ, of course, but the Apostle Paul seems to emphasize the connection between peace and Christ. What happens when we contemplate the “peace of Christ”?

Colossians 3:15 Ruled by Peace 1/18/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are wearing the perfect outfit. Every part looks good; they all match; and they fit the occasion. Everything is fine as long as no one catches on to how you feel inside. Our verse takes us inside to the heart. Text And let ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

"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

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist