Sermons on rule and reign:

King Josiah - A Role Model For Leadership Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Oct 8, 2021

Youngest kings who ruled Judah was Josiah. He was only 8 years old when he was anointed as king of Judah but his kingdom and rule was not a failure.

1) JOSIAH WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN HE BECAME KING: - Age is not important when God wants to use a person - To be used by God, we should have a humble spirit - Giving our lives for His service at a very young age is well pleasing to God - When someone takes up a position at a very young age, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-2

At The End Of The Day

Contributed by Rev. Robert Walsh on May 20, 2017

When all the dust settles, the final result just may just surprise us. Don't be taken aback if the final outcome is different than what you suspect. God is forever in control and He will reign forever and ever.

We’ll be beginning our message Scripture right at the beginning of Genesis, Chapter 3 (pg. 4 of Pew Bible) in a few moments so if you’ll turn there, we start with a word of prayer. Throughout our daily speech and even through the common talk of the sidewalks of this great country we call America, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Score

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus Kingdom plays by the rules of love, not money

Title: Keeping Score Text: Luke 12:13 – 21 MP: Self-sufficiency is an insufficient legacy. FCF: Through Christ and his Word, we can be sure that we have won the only game worth playing. <NOTE: During the reading, when Jesus asks “Who made me an arbiter and a judge among you – The answer is – by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Foundations, Faith And Family Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When the church looks like what Jesus created the church to look like the church will accomplish what Jesus designed the church to accomplish.

The Church is Born… The last verse of the passage that we studied together last week described the birth of the Church—ACTS 2:41. The Holy Spirit had helped the preacher preach and the Gospel of Jesus Christ was proclaimed with power. The Holy Spirit had helped the hearers hear when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Worship By The Book Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

If all of life is worship, what are the ground rules worship? If we know them, we know the ground rules for life.

Worship by the Book Colossians 2 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI Jan. 16, 2005 Last week Pastor Bob began a series on worship. In that sermon he taught us that worship is only worship when it is God-centered. If we come to worship with anything else in mind – if we come to a service looking for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007

This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

- This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:24-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God, Introduction And Old Testament View Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 26, 2015

We begin a survey of the Bible searching for the Kingdom of God. First, background is laid in the Old Testament.

1 . LAYING THE GROUNDWORK A. Why such a study? Psalm 45:1 is my verse now: "My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King (and His Kingdom); my tongue is the pen of a ready writer!" When was the last time you prayed “Thy kingdom come”? What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Model Church”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Long Live The King!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 6, 2015

Shouldn’t we as Christians also be willing to pay the price, especially when we are called by Christ to fight for the truth? After all, he is the final authority and power in the universe. Christ is King

Today we mark the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. Next Sunday marks the start of Advent and Year C in the three year cycle of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is a day when we remember that Jesus is the king of our lives. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Anglican

“displaying Kingdom Power” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2015

How is the power of the kingdom displayed?

Our passage speaks about two events in our Lord’s ministry, which, although separated in time, are united in the text of Luke’s Gospel. (READ TEXT) We’ve said the Kingdom refers to God’s rule and reign; and the church exists to demonstrate what life is like lived under ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A God In Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 9, 2025

Daniel’s declaration, “There is a God in Heaven”, remains a powerful truth today. No matter how impossible the situation, God still reigns, reveals secrets, and delivers His people. Like Daniel, we must trust God, pray fervently, and boldly declare His power to the world.

THERE IS A GOD IN HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 2:10-28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 46:9-10, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26 INTRODUCTION The phrase "There is a God in Heaven" was spoken by Daniel in a time of crisis when King Nebuchadnezzar had issued a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:10-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Day Of The Lord (Joel) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 1, 2025

In light of the coming day of the Lord, repent and rejoice.

A couple of years ago (September 2023), Connor Cato from Georgia was driving 90 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. When police stopped him, he knew he knew he would have to pay a hefty fine, but the amount on the speeding ticket shocked him. It totaled a staggering $1.48 million dollars! ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-7, Joel 1:10-16, Joel 1:19-20, Joel 2:1-14, Joel 2:21-32, Joel 3:1-3, Joel 3:12-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3, 2 Thessalonians 2:2-4, 1 John 2:18, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 7:14, Acts 2:12-40, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Revelation 16:12-16, Revelation 19:11-16, Romans 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Auto Lessons

Contributed by Joseph Chase on Jan 30, 2004

Homilee using a parable of rules for the road.

AUTO LESSONS INTRODUCTION: A. Jesus often used object lessons. B. Behold a Sower went forth to sow. C. What man of you having 100 sheep. D. They help to impress spiritual lessons. E. In the lesson today we want to use a familiar object-auto. F. After all everyone (but me and my family) came in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational