Sermons on The Golden Rule:

Colossians: Household Rules Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 21, 2025

This passage contains the dreaded "S" word, submit. But what did that mean 2000 years ago in Colossa and what does it mean for us today.

It was a struggle; I was thinking that this week I would preach from Colossians 4:5–6 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. I thought that I would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-25, Colossians 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Let Christ Rule

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 23, 2021

We need to be busy making everything about Christ

“Let Christ rule” Colossians 3:15-17 There is a true story: of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to show off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around: oohing and ahhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime: her 7-yr. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Topic: The Rule Of God

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ever.

Topic: The Rule of God Text: Ps_146:10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. Intro: We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:10

Denomination: Christian Church

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

The Bible Vs. Rome PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, its biblical foundation, and how it liberates believers from the constraints of religious legalism.

Dear beloved, gather round, as we come together in fellowship, in unity, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the Spirit of God, to consider the profound power of faith. It is the golden thread that weaves through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11

Topics: Rules, Faith

High Priced Veal - The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2008

We are not necessarily interested in who God is; We are interested in who God is, for us. The Hebrews create an image and call it the Lord God, they believe they are still serving the true God, but it is a lie of their imagination.

So, I’m waiting in line at that high end culinary experience, Taco Bell, and I get into a conversation with this woman. The conversation starts off with how crazy it is that Taco Bell can make fifty menu items out of only about seven ingredients and then moves on to Christianity. At one point this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Bad Examples: The Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Jan 10, 2015

Idolatry isn't about the idol itself. It's about what's happening inside us.

INTRODUCTION A. If you spent any time working in offices over the past 10 years – motivational posters 1. The format is pretty typical. Black background – Picture nature – Word –Phrase 2. Purpose was to motivate you –give you something to reach for – push ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Love Of God -A Golden Psalm

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 16, 2020

A lesson from King David in expressing our love to God.

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 Psalm 16 The Love of God, A Golden Psalm A sub-title for this Psalm reading is “A Michtam of David (The Psalmist). So, let’s look at the meaning of MICHTAM first. In Strong’s Concordance, Michtam (Mik’ tam) it is defined as a “type of psalm”. In Hitchcock’s, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The True Tabernacle (The Golden Altar) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 28, 2023

The Altar of Incense represents prayer.

The True Tabernacle: (The Golden Altar) I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: I remember traveling to Hill Country Camp while on the youth committee and taking our children to Kid's Camp. There was a country store on the way that has a payphone outside. Our girls were young and had never seen a payphone. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exodus -Part 11- Rules,we Don't Need No Rules! Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 23, 2016

Part 11, a look at the 10 commandments and their role in the life of a believer

Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 11 “Rules- we don’t need no rules” Exodus 20:1-20:21 John 3:16-18 John 14:15-22 Matthew 5 Colossians 2 Romans 7 In a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch – Paul Newman is about to have a fight with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

New Rules By Which To Live Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2007

Christian community is not only vital to our spiritual health, it is vital to our mission and ministry as Christians.

John 13:31-35 “New Rules By Which To Live” INTRODUCTION Families … you’ve got to love them. Not only are they a cornerstone in our society, but they play a major part in each and every one of our lives. We may not have reached the imagined perfection of Ozzie and Harriet, or Ward and June ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran