Sermons on Ruling With Christ:

Christ Verses Legalism

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2018

Christ has not only set us free from sin, but he has also set us free from religious rules and regulations.

CHRIST VERSES LEGALISM Text: Col. 2:16-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: "What must I forsake?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24:6 The Why Of Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 21, 2007

What did Jesus mean when he said that the law would not pass away?

The biggest cop out for spiritual failure and the most common excuse for deliberate sinfulness are these words "I’m not under law but under grace!" and with those seven words we seek to absolve ourselves of any spiritual responsibility we might have for our behaviour. And when we are confronted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Simple Rules (3) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Life is simpler if we follow Wesley’s three simple rules than 615+ laws. Third, stay in love with God

Three simple rules (3) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title John 21: 15-17 Last two week Do no harm Do Good Today = Stay in love with God Wesley says = “Stay in love with God by attending all of the ordinances of God...” All you legalists should ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Rules Seem Backward Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006

The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020

The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

8 Great Rules To Live By

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 31, 2006

Want Longevity, Prosperity and Peace? Try this.

8 Great Rules to live by Proverbs 3:1-3 They deal with: 1. Things to make us look better and live longer. 2. Things to make us have more. 3. Things that will help us to get along with everyone.- Longevity, Prosperity and Peace. Then He gives very specific details of 8 keys for a long ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Government #3 - Allowing Christ To Rule Your Entire Life Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 7, 2004

Last of 3-part series about government and political action. This one about how our relationship with God should influence every area of our lives, including our politics.

The Christian and Government #3 ¡V Allowing Christ to Rule Your Entire Life Luke 10:27, Matthew 22:21 June 7, 2004 Introduction (Note: you will need several items for the object lessons in this message: Object Lesson 1: „Ï 5 empty bowls, each labeled God (or Church), Family, Work, Recreation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Rules For Christian Character

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013

Some guidelines for the Christian life AFTER citizenship of the kingdom of heaven has been granted.

SOME RULES FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Psalm 15. Moses came down Mount Sinai from the presence of the LORD bearing two stone tablets on which were written God’s commandments. Finding the children of Israel already distracted by idolatry, he broke those stones, symbolic of the fact that God’s law was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thank God For His Rules!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2009

God’s laws are a blessings not a burden.

Today is officially the first day of summer. What do you like best about summer? As a kid what I loved was going to the pool on a hot humid day. I’ll bet there are a lot of children here who enjoy swimming. If so, what do you like best about the pool? Do you like jumping off the diving board or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

"What Are The Rules About Divorce?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon dealing with the attempt of the pharisees to trap Jesus by asking his opinion about divorce.

Is it okay for a Christian to divorce? Is divorce a sin? If I get divorced, can I remarry? Just what are the rules about divorce? That’s what they asked Jesus. If this was a timely topic in Jesus’ day, it is at least as much now. I went to Google and typed in “divorce laws.” Google found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rules For Living: Live By Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 8, 2002

God’s word to Habakkuk: "The rightous will live by their faith" has been the source of renewal and reformation throughout the ages.

Instructions For Living: “Live By Faith!” Habakkuk 2:2-5 We are living by faith. I can say this about all people today regardless of our religious preferences, our acceptance or denial of the existence of God, and without knowing anyone’s understanding of God’s Word. All people are living by ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Life Is A Game, Then Here Are The Rules...

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 9, 2001

In the media and the marketplace, our philosophy of life has been reduced to a bunch of slogans, cliches, trite phrases that we use to describe our lives...

If Life is a Game, Then Here are the Rules... Matthew 6:25-34 1. In the media and the marketplace, our philosophy of life has been reduced to a bunch of slogans. Slogans, cliches, trite phrases that we use to describe our lives. Our television commercials are the biggest culprits of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other