Sermons on Rules For Life:

Thank God.

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 11, 2013

The Bible isn’t a list of rules. The Bible is a relationship waiting to happen. You need Jesus. And Jesus isn’t going to leave you because you mess up

The Bible tells us how to live. Not necessarily as a list of rules, but, more like guidelines. Sometimes we confuse the Bible with a list of rules and then we really worry about whether we’re keeping them all or not. I know I used to live that way. The problem with trying really, really, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 20, 2024

We are starting our series in Paul’s letter to Ephesians so turn to Ephesians 1:1-2. Today I want to introduce the author, the recipients, his prayer in writing, and then give a summary of the letter.

The Author: The Source of His Authority (1a) The letter opens with Paul identifying himself as the author. In those days, the author did this at the beginning of letters rather than the end as we do. He writes as one with authority to instruct the church and this authority qualifies him to write. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014

Angels were not created to have dominion over this earth, little on the world to come, but as of right now, the angels are in control.

Hebrews Series “Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored” Heb. 2.5-18 February 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I He Fixed What Was Forfeited in the Fall (v.5-9.) Hebrews 2:5-9 (NASB) 5 For He did not subject to angels the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Love - Our Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 26, 2012

Love relationships consist of 1. commitment, 2. communication, 3. consistency

“God’s Love – our Life” July 29, 2012 John 3:16-17 Last Sunday I talked a little bit about love, how it is our need in our church and in each one of our lives. We need love like a fish needs water. We need love like we need air. We really can’t live without it. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Hush Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2025

Because God reigns over all, I must allow Him to rule over all of me.

The Hush of Holiness Psalm 99:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill August 23-24, 2025 When I was a student at Moody Bible Institute, I served as a summer missionary in Zimbabwe where I taught in a Bible college. At the end of our time, our team took a trip to Victoria Falls, which is one of the largest and most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Not Foolish Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

Immature judgmental attitudes and actions are foolish, but mature non-judgmental discernment of needs that leads to the doing of good deeds are fruitful and worthy of our Lord's commendation.

MATURE CHRISTIANS ARE KNOWN BY FRUITFULNESS NOT FOOLISHNESS! Have you ever been called to jury duty? Why were you called? If selected to serve, what were you expected to do? Make a judgment, based on evidence, with regard to a matter before the court. You were instructed by the judge to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

A Life That Is More Than Normal

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 26, 2004

Living a life touched by God

A Life that is More than Normal 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 24, 2004 Luke 17:11-19 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Heavenly Bodies Made To Give Light And To Serve As Signs. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2018

This is the history of the fourth day's work; the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights. God created these bodies in the sky, and assigned them several functions to benefit mankind: to make the distinction between day and night. . . . .

May 17, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.5: The Heavenly Bodies Made to Give Light and to Serve as Signs. Gen. 1:14-19. (KJV) 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Not From Here

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2018

Is Jesus a king? How does Jesus compare to government leaders of this world? What is the truth of Jesus’ reign?

Is God’s kingdom meant to just rule in our hearts or is there more to it? Is Jesus a king? How does Jesus compare to government leaders of this world? What is the truth of Jesus’ reign? Let’s examine Pilate’s questioning of Jesus in John 18:33-37 and what Jesus had to say about His kingdom. King ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Swap – Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Oct 23, 2006

This is the first in a series of sermons in which I discuss some of the many changes that take place when a person becomes a believer. According to scripture, when a person makes the choice to become a follower of Christ, they experience a life swap, as

Today at TLC we’re beginning a new series called “Life Swap”. Whether you’ve seen the show or not, most of you have probably heard of the show “wife swap”. On the show, two moms swap families for two weeks. And they always make sure to choose two houses with totally different rules, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon I: Before You Were Born, The Lord Knew You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Clearly and unmistakably the Bible teaches that human life was created for a purpose and that the Lord God knows about every birth-to-be.

BEFORE YOU (WE) WERE BORN, THE LORD GOD KNEW YOU (US)? HOW CAN THAT BE? One of the most intriguing encounters with Jesus recorded in the Bible is the account of a visit with Jesus one night by a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, Nicodemus, who honestly acknowledged that Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

To Give Or Not To Give?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Giving is not the question for the Christian. It is a rule by which we live.

INTRO.- ILL.- The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. The billionaire pledged to donate $5,000. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to the local hospital." The irate Ford ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preacher, Is Your House In Order?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 28, 2003

Must you rule your house in absolute perfection?

Preacher, Is Your House In Order? 1 Tim 3:4-5 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) (KJV) Over the years, I have known and have heard of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Denomination: Baptist