Sermons on Ruling:

Rules Of Engagement

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2005

We are in a spiritual war right now. Joshua’s words to Israel just before he died will give us the basic "Rules of Engagement" for winning this war with the devil.

RULES OF ENGAGEMENT By Pastor Jim May Joshua 23:2-13 The Old Testament contains examples and stories that have a very real meaning to life right now. I have heard a number of people say that they don’t like to read the Old Testament or that it simply confuses them. I find those ancient texts ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:2-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009

National Day of Prayer 2009 - a reflection on the Golden Rule

This is a week of numerous special occasions: - In our Youth Group at Provo Community Church we have an Opening Ritual which includes the sharing of Random Facts - Tuesday we had a Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo - The random fact of the Day was: It is not Mexican Independence Day - During our Fiesta the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Congregational

Breaking The Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

Rules are made to be broken--that is if they stand in the way of ministering to the needs of those around us. Jesus broke the rules and set people free.

Luke 13:10-17 “Breaking the Rules” INTRODUCTION The journey of life contains several themes; love/hate, struggle/victory, sorrow/joy. The Bible, which has been called, “The Book of Life,” contains many themes in it, also. One of the major themes throughout the Bible is that of bondage and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

House Rules

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

What are Biblical House Rules that each family must follow?

HOUSE RULES (April 23, 2006 by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez) 1. NO NEGATIVE (-) WORDS "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." (Eph 4:29 NLT) "Let your conversation be gracious and effective so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 26, 2005

This sermon shows what the Golden Rule really means, and how we might be better examples of it in our daily lives.

I am sure that all of us have shopped at J.C. Penney at some time or other, but I want to tell you something that you probably did not know about Penney’s. It used to be known as “the Golden Rule store”. In fact, when Mr. Penney first started, his first several stores were called that. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: *other

House Rules Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 28, 2010

Like most of you, I could do without picking up my socks, mowing the lawn or setting the table for dinner. But you know why I do it (and for the most part) don’t have to be told to do it? I love my wife! I love being able to help her and that’s what gives

House Rules Text: Selected passages House rules – the blessing and curse of daily life. Pick up your socks. Brush your teeth. Mow the lawn. Take out the garbage. Set the table. Walk the dog. “Seriously Dale, you’re worst than the girls” laments my weary lady! God has ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Rule Of Revenge Series

Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010

The sixth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus broadens His followers understanding of revenge.

The Rule of Revenge • Matthew 5:38-42 Opening Illustration: RevengeLady.com (the rules) INTRODUCTION: Regardless of where a person is spiritually, everyone has a choice to make when they are WRONGED. UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT… Jesus draws their attention back to the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 8, 2013

Treat others like you want to be treated

The Golden Rule July 7, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Treat others like you want to be treated Focus Passage: Matthew 7:12 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Exception To The Rule Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 20, 2011

Sermons On Becoming The Mighty Men and Women Chosen By God.

Jeffery is not an avid cook, but he can hold his own in any kitchen. As the youngest child in the Honiara extended dysfunctional family, he spent many hours reluctantly tied to his mother’s apron springs. Often, he would find himself assisting her in the daily chores around the house. She ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: *other

Remember The Rules!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 9, 2014

Be it in games or in life, you win and you succeed when you follow the rules meticulously!

Remember the rules! Numbers 15:38 "Speak to the people of Israel, and tell them to make tassels on the corners of their garments throughout their generations, and to put a cord of blue on the tassel of each corner. 39 And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rule Breakers?

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 17, 2011

A general sermon - not too deep on the relationship of rule breakers and our Biblical heroes and Jesus Christ.

And so from last week, the essence of the message that I delivered is quite simple, there are times you can be between the rock and the hard place, not through your choice, not through your own actions but you’re there because of a course of actions that others have taken. Our lives are ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Rules Of Engagement

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2012

The rules by which we are to conduct ourselves as strangers in this world are provided in the Word of God.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

The Golden rule is accepted in some way into every "religion" of the world, but only TRUE Followers of Christ are able to understand how "the Golden Rule" it is achieved.

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 We have been studying Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and ended with Matthew 7:6: "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rules And Relationship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 12, 2009

A couple of passages from "The Shack" have sparked the question, "How do rules and relationship interact in our relationship with God?"

Galatians 3:1-14 January 11, 2009 Rules and Relationship How many of you have read “The Shack?” The Shack is a novel about a man who had suffered great tragedy in his life, and is invited to spend a weekend with God. I read it this summer, on holiday. For the most part, I liked it, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Apathy Rules

Contributed by Duane Brown on Jan 21, 2009

Taken from Chuck Swindolls Living on the Ragged Edge

The story is told of a university library, where there appeared - on the walls - in bold, sprawling letters, about 12” high…two (2) words of graffiti - "APATHY RULES!" Perhaps those words were written by a disillusioned student - a student who has spent endless hours in the pursuit of some ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness