Sermons on To Rule The Night:

The "Golden Rule" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2011

The "Golden Rule" summarizes Jesus' teaching on how citizens of the kingdom of heaven are to live.

Nearly every adherent of every religion throughout history as well as those who claim to have no religion at all, hold to some form of what has come to be known as the “Golden Rule.” But as we’ll see this morning, the words of Jesus which form the basis for that belief are ...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

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 11, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 38 – 48

Matthew 5: 38 – 48 The Golden Rule 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Accountability Rules Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

A talk which explores the biblical theme of judgment

The prospect of STANDING before God on judgment day is one of those Bible ideas that gets lots of bad press: We either laugh it away (slide) Or think of those failed predictions (slide) Or the images are so horrible we push them to one side (slide) The Word of God brings us BACK to out senses. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This One Rule Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 12, 2014

This one rule covers many areas. 1- Because you love, you pay your debts 2- Because you love, you do no one harm 3- Because you love, you fulfill the law

INTRO.- ILL.- After Confederate General Robert E. Lee retired from military life, he was named president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Originally named Washington Academy because of a $50,000 gift from George Washington, the name of the school was changed in 1871 in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule: Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 20, 2015

“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31)

The gold in the Golden Rule is not its newness but its goodness. This "rule" serves as a perfect summary of the kind of righteousness God expects in respect to Man’s relation to man. Our relationship with God is essential of our relationship with men. Breakdown in one will cause breakdown in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30, Luke 10:31-32, Luke 10:33-35, Genesis 13:8-9, Luke 11:28, Romans 2:13, James 1:22, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 18:28-30, Matthew 18:27, John 5:19, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 5:39, Matthew 7:12, John 8:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

"Love" should be more than just a buzzword for Christians. God showed his love for us when we were still sinners. Likewise, we should love our friends and our enemies alike and show it by treating them the way we want to be treated.

[This sermon was preached on 8 July 2018, 7th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Years ago, a man came to me for help. His life was in a mess. When he looked to the past, he saw many relationships that had shipwrecked. Several of them were still haunting him almost daily. His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29, Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

A message on the very simple principle, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Introduction A. A honeymoon couple is in the Watergate Hotel. The new bride is concerned and asked, "What if the place is still bugged?" The groom says "Hmm... Good point. I'll look for a bug." He looks behind the drapes, behind the pictures, under the rug . . . "AHA!" he shouts! Sure enough, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Rule Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs teach how rulers of every sphere of life ought to carry out their responsibility.

Introduction We are taking a summer break from 1 Corinthians and returning to Proverbs. I don’t know about you, but I could use a break after sermons on church discipline, Christian conflict, homosexuality, and sexual immorality. I’m not quite ready to move into adultery and divorce, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Exception And The Rule

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 17, 2012

The proof of God's activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness.

Title: The Exception and the Rule Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: The proof of God’s activity in our lives is not so much about the magnificent and the miraculous as it is about the grace that sustains us even in our weakness. Introduction When he was born his mother named after gospel ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Created To Rule

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 21, 2013

God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and dominion over everything. He can delegate authority to others because He has the legal authority. Jesus legally received authority from God. The earth belongs to Him and everything

Created To Rule God owns everything Psalm 103:19 - The Lord has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all. Psalm 24:1 - The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world and all who live in it. God created the world and therefore He owns it and has authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Charismatic

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

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