Sermons on Ruling Star:

Extending Love

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 24, 2009

Most people love only when it benefits them or meets their needs. Even though it is forbidden by God to hate another person, to nurse a grudge or to seek vengance, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” was the rule of the day, Jesus calls us to love

Extending Love John 13:34-35

 In our Scripture today, Jesus is sharing His last evening with His disciples before He is crucified. They’re together in the Upper Room and Jesus began the evening with washing the disciple’s feet, teaching them humility and servanthood. While they were ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

Plead With The Lord, Adonai (אדני), With Humble Persistence Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 15, 2010

How can we call on the the Lord (Adonai) who reigns over all? Abraham teaches us about persistence in prayer. Parts: A. For he rules over all with justice. B. For he has redeemed you, his people.

Text: Genesis 18:16-33 Theme: Plead with the Lord, /Adonai/ (אדני), with Humble Persistence A. For he rules over all with justice B. For he has redeemed you, his people Season: Pentecost 3c -- God’s Names Date: June 13, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold Fast What You Have Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

From the church of Thyatira we learn that we fall from grace when we allow any other authority than Jesus Christ to rule in our lives, and His church is weakened by rebellion against His established church leadership.

If there’s one thing we’ve learned as we’ve studied the first three churches of Revelation, it’s that there’s nothing new under the sun. As we’ve taken the time to look so far at these churches, we can see that no matter what we as a church are going through at this point in history – whatever it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

This is a short message to children about respecting their parents, the elderly, spiritual leaders, teachers, and government employees. Respect is a basic social skill and practical application of the Golden Rule: "Treat others like you'd like to be treated."

R-E-S-P-E-C-T INTRODUCTION A. SONG: Play a rendition of R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin. Encourage the crowd to sing along. B. WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT “RESPECT?” 1. It’s obvious when people show others respect…and it’s obvious when they don’t. No one likes to be disrespected because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Clashing Of Wills On The Way To The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus met fierce opposition from ruling class hypocrites whose false narrative about Him was rooted in deep jealousy. By His decision to keep doing His Father's Will for the sake of mankind, love prevailed over hypocrisy.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-44

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

United Leadership - A Message To The Leaders Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2020

One of the effects the Covid-19 virus has is causing faith leaders to wonder about their spiritual and civil responsibilities. Currently we find ourselves trying to stand on faith yet be responsible and obedient to the laws and those that have rule over us.

United Leadership A message to the Leaders of the Body of Christ. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - My heart is concerned about somethings I saw happening within the Body of Christ of this past weekend. Governmental order has established social distancing forcing the closure of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Ask And Seek The Right Thing! Knock At The Right Door! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

I've heard the exhortations to Ask, Seek and Knock in isolation from the Golden Rule. They are irrevocably connected. One concept leads to the other. Jesus points to the way God treats us in order to show us how treat each other.

Matthew 7:7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The standard message on this passage is, we need to ask, and when we ask God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: *other

Heavenly Signs Of The Times?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015

This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of Gods festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year.

Message: This past 2 years we have been introduced in a new way to signs in the Heavens by several books about the 4 Blood Moons as well as the cycle of God’s festivals and the Shemitah year and Jubilee year. We have yet to see these things run their course and so we wait and watch before we draw ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Love Your Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Greatly Mistaken

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2018

What if we are greatly mistaken in our understanding of Christianity? If our ideas do not square with the Bible, will we change? As the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, will we follow?

Preamble After preaching the lectionary through in these churches, I find myself drawn more and more to a year of preaching the texts the lectionary leaves out. My suspicions were aroused when I learned that Jude was eliminated, a letter which condemns many practices engaged in by the modern ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Always The Same

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2012

Everything changes: the way we dress, the look of our automobiles; but Jesus is always the same. “Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow…Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and fo

8-20-03 Title: Jesus Is Always the Same Text: “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). Scripture Reading: 7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Contagious Cristianity

Contributed by Bret Bone on Feb 4, 2013

How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all star in their own films…In the Avenger mo

Video..............Chairs Slide#1 Welcome Prayer How many of you here are familiar with the movie called the Avenger’s? The main characters in this movie are all super heroes…there’s Captain America…The Incredible Hulk…Iron Man…and Thor... Even though they all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Impressing God: Harder Than You May Think; Easier Than You May Suppose.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 10, 2024

Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star!

Simon Cowell is a familiar name to anyone who has watched shows like American Idol, The X Factor, and America’s Got Talent. He is the judge who’s usually scowling or looking totally bored. If you can get Simon to say something good about your performance, well, you may just be a star! As far as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Israel And Iraq In The Bible Series

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 31, 2004

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the

IRAQ - Interesting info Just in case you might think of Iraq as "only" an oil-rich nation, ruled by an evil dictator for 30 years, whether it has been supporting terrorists or may not be very important, here are a few important facts regarding the important history and roles that this nation ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14