Sermons on Rules Of Darkness:

Rules For A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 25, 2007

We Christians need to learn anew how to live a life marked by being quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, if we will honour God through a righteous life.

JAMES 1:19-21 RULES FOR A RIGHTEOUS LIFE “Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Are Made To Be Broken Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We discovered ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Read Sea Rules

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

This is based on the book by Robert J Morgan on what to do when you are in trouble. It is a fun--but critical--sermon and was delivered to families at a children’s ministry function

[This sermon outline is from Robert J. Morgan. I got wind of it from my retired (from ministry) mentor and friend, Doug Kostowski, who served as senior minister in Miami along with his good friend Max Lucado. I have never read Mr. Morgan’s book, but I am aware that it exists. I read a review on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scriptural Rules For Giving Series

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures.

Scriptural Rules for Giving Leviticus 27:30 We are not left wondering how we are to give of our time, treasure and talents unto the Lord. Good stewardship demands a following of ‘rules’ established by God and detailed in the Scriptures. I. Freely (Matthew 10:8) II. With Simplicity (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30

Denomination: Holiness

Life Without Rules

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 14, 2010

Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and drink or of observing festivals, new moons, or sabbaths. These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the substance belongs to Christ. Do not let anyone disqualify you, insisting on self-ab

I’m struggling with Colossians this week - not with the ancient people of Colossae of course but with St Paul’s letter to the Colossians, and not with the whole letter either but with one word in one verse that really has me bamboozled: Therefore do not let anyone condemn you in matters of food and ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love Trumps Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

We are sorely tempted to institute rules that limit our ability to love. In God's kingdom love always trumps rules.

Luke 13:10-17 “Love Trumps Rules” INTRODUCTION It is amazing to me that a brief story of a diminutive, hunchbacked woman who came into contact with Jesus in a small synagogue in an isolated village in Galilee over two thousand years ago can have such a tremendous impact on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Develop A Rule Of Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:35

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Old Rules Uncloaked

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009

MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Let Peace Rule

Contributed by Brien Sims on Apr 8, 2008

1) A new sense of well-being and peace 2) A guiding line for life’s sporadic moments 3) new life means a centered life 4) Truly developing world peace, starting with our own homes

Would anyone else here define the current state of the world as insane? Take a good look at the state of the world right now. The Middle East is still at war all over the place and America is just standing in the center this time. Korea wants massive nuclear devices. The United Nations keeps trying ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rules Have Not Changed

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 18, 2008

IN THIS WORLD TODAY MANY PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO CHANGE THE RULES OF LIFE. GOD’S WORD IS UNCHANGEABLE. HIS RULES ARE UNCHANGEABLE. TO HAVE THE BENEFITS OF HIS GRACE AND GLORY, WE MUST OBEY HIS WORD.

CBC THE RULES HAVE NOT CHANGED KVT 1/17/08 *ADAPTED FROM A SERMON BY REV. SHERMAN HARPER TEXT: MALACHI 3:6 : I AM THE LORD AND I CHANGE NOT HEBREWS 13:8: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. INTRODUCTION: ISN’T IT STRANGE IN THIS WORLD TODAY HOW ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Reaching Souls

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

peter’s vision and what it means in the plan of salvation today

Tonight we will look at an amazing story about Peter’s vision, Peter’s visitors, Peter’s visit, and Peter’s victory. Acts 10:9-48 The lessons that Peter learned through Cornelius applies to us today. God’s desire to reach souls is greater than our doctrines, dogma’s or denominations. Rules For ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Slave That Ruled A City

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007

One mans view of the parable of the parable of the mina’s from Luke 19 - showing the amazing grace of God in turning him from a slave to a ruler of cities

You’ll never guess what I saw – it seemed so unfair. He seemed such a nice chap – he had a wife and a couple of kids. He wasn’t seeking to do better than all the others. Just get by. He wasn’t the type to take needless risks – he was a good steady sort. Looked after his family… took care of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Over Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2018

In Jesus' interaction with the Teacher of the Law, he teaches us to love God first and foremost, draw from that love to love others around us, and trust our lives to the author of love.

Mark 12:28-34 Our tax code, at the most conservative count, takes up 2,652 pages. If you add to it the tax law and past cases, you come up with over 74,000 pages! All trying to get us to do the right thing. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees and teachers of the Law took the 613 Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:20, Leviticus 19:18, John 15:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:28-34, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bad Rules Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 18, 2015

Jesus confronted the traditions of men in order to point men to the direction of God.

1. Mark 2.13-3.6 2. We cheer when we see Jesus confront the Pharisees and cast out the money changing Sadducees 3. We support his stand against men using their traditions to speak for God (Mark 7.6ff) 4. But wait, the religious leaders of Jesus' day aren't the only ones to fall into this trap. . . ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have Family Rules Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

The family has been called an institution, and like any institution it needs rules. Rules serve as guides, guards and goads! In order to have peace and harmony in the home, everyone needs to be on the same page. Imagine how confusing it would be if a nation did not have a constitution to go by. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist