Sermons on Ruling:

Getting Life Right: No Rules, Just Right Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

The Old Testament is not a book of rules, but a guide to WHO God is, WHAT righteousness is, and HOW to bring righteousness into our lives. Jesus fulfills the law, but affirms its continuing relevance.

Getting Life Right: NO RULES. JUST RIGHT. Matthew 5:17-20 Some years ago, Outback Steakhouse had an advertising slogan: “No Rules. Just Right.” The slogan conveyed a relaxed attitude, symbolized by the lack of a set closing time posted on the door, and leaving no customer request unfulfilled. NO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When It’s Ok To Break The Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 25, 2019

Jesus healed on the Sabbath, and used it to make a point: God cares deeply, there's always a critic, and we are to live free from the chains of legalism.

Luke 13:10-17 When It’s OK to Break the Rules Jesus was always getting into trouble over the “blue laws” of his day. Remember blue laws? Stores can’t open before a certain hour on Sunday, or at all? Or stores can’t serve alcohol before a certain time? I grew up in a church-attending household. On ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 14:9, John 5:19, Exodus 20:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ In The Old Testament: He Rules!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Nov 2, 2018

The Lamb of God Is also the Lion Of Judah!

Jesus Christ in the Old Testament: He Rules! Isaiah 9.6-7 Introduction: No one can afford the price of war. One website reports 64 nations are currently involved in armed conflicts. When and how will they end? We want peace, but not at the expense of justice. Jesus was born during a time of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Simple Rules For Making A Marriage Work Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022

In the next few moments, I want to help you celebrate marriage, whether married, divorced, or single. God gave us marriage for our happiness. God gave us marriage to be a blessing in our lives. Your marriage can serve as a catalyst for your relationship with God.

When I say the word “marriage,” what do you think? Are you a little jaundice about the idea of marriage? I spoke to a lady recently who said when I got married I was looking for the ideal, instead, the marriage became an ordeal, so now I want a new deal. One day, a man went to the Super Bowl, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16, 1 Kings 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

God Made You To Rule (Psalm 8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

Our God shares his power, and dominion, with us. He gave the world to us, that we would rule over it (Psalm 115:16). (And so we praise Him).

We continue our "sons of God" series today by working our way through Psalm 8. This psalm, is a great psalm. It has a lot to say about who God is, what He is doing, and what God created us to be. We read it, and it makes us think backward to Genesis, and forward to Hebrews, and maybe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9, Isaiah 30:26-33, Genesis 3:22, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Humans Rule - Psalm 8:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 20, 2025

God commanded man to fill the earth and subdue it. Our responsibility goes beyond stewardship. This message describes what “subduing” the earth involves and how to understand your role in that.

Psalm 8: For the director of music. According to gittith. A psalm of David. 1 O Yahweh our Adonai, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5-8

Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 28, 2023

The disciples of Jesus wanted to be great in the kingdom. Some people criticize the disciples for even asking the question. Jesus consider it normal and shows them a better way and a better attitude. It is normal to desire promote, achievement and elevation.

Sermon: Three Simple Rules To Greatness - The Greatest in the Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11 “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2 Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them.3 Then he said, “I tell you the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-11, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013

Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Superficial Religion And Supernatural Regeneration Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 1, 2013

Rules, busy-ness versus a new heart, the Spirit

SUPERFICIAL RELIGION AND SUPERNATURAL REGENERATION John 14:6 (752) April 28, 2013 INTRODUCTION: The most popular Rock and Roll song of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine is Led Zeplins “Stairway to Heaven”. Rewritten by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant…Page said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refresh My Strength Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 16, 2009

Jesus came with an invitation not a list of religious rules and rituals.

PATTERN: DEDUCTIVE TEXTUAL – EXPOSITORY Introduction: The top 10 reasons you are too busy to pray today: 1. You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2. Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s lasted all week. 3. None of the clean clothes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Madness Of The Mind

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 4, 2004

Rule your mind or it will rule you because anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is idolatory.

We are looking at a very important topic this week. It is what I call, “Madness of the mind.” Ecclesiastes 9: 3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Giving Game.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022

The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

Who are "THEY"? The “Right” THEY will keep us above the fray; The “Wrong” THEY will turn us into the fray!

Who Are You Listening to? Nehemiah 4 Do you know someone who BELIEVES everything he is told? Some things are better heard after one has STUFFED his ears! All of us are prone to lean into the SWAY of THEY! Everyone needs a place where they can be ENCOURGAGED! You can get DISCOURAGED ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

A Modern Lesson From The Ancient World Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2012

Society calls homosexuality an alternative, but the Bible calls it sin.

A Modern Lesson From the Ancient World Text: Gen. 19:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: Billy Graham once said, "If God doesn't judge America He'll have to apologize to Sodom and Gomorrah." 2. Another godly man, who recently passed away, Chuck Colson said, "The ship is sinking. We’re not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Said About Our Behavior, Intro Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 30, 2012

People tell us that it's not about rules it's about a relationship, but doesn't that relationship come with expectations?

What Jesus Said about our Behaviour Intro If you have been keeping track this is the fourth series that we have taught this year based on “What Jesus said about. . .” In April we spoke about “What Jesus said About Money” and we focused on Jesus’ words concerning how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan