Sermons on Command To The Rich:

Contentment And Thankfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013

The final message in the series on the Ten Commandments. This covers the 8th and 10th. The ideas are to be content with what we have and thankful to God for everything.

This is the last message in a series on the Ten Commandments that I preached recently. A lot of explanation of the focus of the message can be found in the Introduction that I posted on this site. So, here we go with commandments 8 and 10. Exodus 20:15 "You shall not steal. At the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior.

The Worthy Walk Ephesians 4:1-7 Introduction: Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior. The word “calling” is vocation. It does not mean job but to walk the “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Choose To Conquer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 24, 2020

Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider.

Choose To Conquer. Romans 8:35,37 Conquering is a choice. It’s a big choice, it’s a choice with bumps in the road. Paul commanded Timothy to endure hardness as a good solider. Listen fully to Paul’s plea to Timothy—2 Timothy 2:3-5NKJV You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37, 2 Timothy 2:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 30, 2014

John writes that we are commanded to love, then he gives us the origin of love, the enabler of love, the ultimate gift of love and finally a test of love.

All You Need Is Love 1John 4: 7-21 (NLT) I had approx 10 seconds of the Beatles song all you need is love playing as I moved to the pulpit. . INTRO: Back in the sixties and seventies, this was the theme. All you need is love. The Beatles had a mega hit with a song titled, all you need is love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 20, 2021

What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son?

What was Isaac’s attitude towards his father Abraham, who had planned to obey God’s command to sacrifice his son? A generational revival continued in Isaac. A son of promise, Isaac was born and circumcised. Generational revival often brings new tests of faith. Revival that lasted another ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Trial Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2021

The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Let’s look at how Christians apply the spirit of judgments.

The law of the Hebrew Scriptures was divided into commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31). Many judgments were already given, but as with any law, there were cases that needed to be judged individually in a court of law. Let’s look at how some judgments were to be made in a trial ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-2, Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Noah's Ark: An Illustration Of Christ's Mission Of Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The ark that God commanded Noah to build serves as a portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides to anyone who calls upon Him.

All throughout Scripture, the Lord God Almighty gives us specific guidelines on how to approach and worship Him. Scripture shows us the necessity of repentance and the means by which we must be saved. The act of salvation, or rescue from our sins is not of our own planning, thought, or actions. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, John 10:9, Colossians 3:1, 1 Peter 3:18-21, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Is Yours Either To Be Servant Of Sin Or Servant Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

We are commanded by God to not let sin reign in our bodies, obeying its lusts, but instead we are to present ourselves to Him as instruments of righteousness..

Verse: Romans 6:12-23, John 8:34, 1 Peter 2:16. In John 8:34 Jesus tells the unbelieving Pharisees, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin.” Once we come to Christ in repentance and receive forgiveness for sin, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 6:6

Accusations, Denial, Stealing From God

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2024

THE EIGHT COMMANDMENT IS THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. There are 3 things that we steal from God. Giving, The battle, revenge... Stealing may cost dearly?

ACCUSATIONS, DENIALS: STEAL, ROBBERY. (THREE THINGS) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (2 or 3 part lesson) What a sick world: I just read where a man stabbed his girlfriend to death over dicing onions? Wow? YES, THIS LESSON IS ABOUT GIVING ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Leviticus 19:11, Malachi 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But Grow In Grace And Knowledge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2023

Childishness in the church? It is an imperative command to GROW IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE. What are we doing to spiritual grow and develop? Are we teachable and correctable? Are we growing?

BUT GROW IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (There is a part #1 STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION?) Stupidity of sameness. There is a sad tendency with a low priority on spiritual growth. We must correct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Commitment To Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

It's one thing to know what love is, and to be commanded to practice love; it's another to be committed to love!

Text: John 14:1-18 (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Battles And God's Protection

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 26, 2022

The Christian is called to be a soldier. An active officer in a raging battle with the forces of darkness. We are the soldiers of Christ, chosen by the Commander of the armies of heaven, Jesus Christ.

TEXT: Ephesians 6:12; Psalms 91:11-12; "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places...For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 91:11-12, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Known But To God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 15, 2025

There are days when you feel like the Unknown Soldiers in DC, but your Commander-in-Chief, Jesus, knows you, your battles and scars.

Heb 11:35  Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:  36  And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:  37  They were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Looking To Jesus: The Author And Perfecter Of Our Faith - Hebrews 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 20, 2025

The 21st-century world is louder than ever. And Scripture commands us not simply to run, not merely to endure, but to fix our eyes on Jesus.

Looking to Jesus: The Author and Perfecter of Our Faith- Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: Fix Your Eyes Imagine a runner in the Olympic marathon. The stadium roars, the cameras flash, but the runner hears none of it. His eyes are fixed, his focus unbroken. Ahead lies the finish line—and glory. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Philippians 1:6, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 8:29-30, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"jesus Is Lord" Still Is A Revolutionary Affirmation

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2024

“Call him over,” Jesus commanded. Now the crowd changed its tune. "Take heart; rise, he is calling you."

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2024 Today’s Scripture lessons lead up well to what I believe is one of the three most important sentences in Mark’s Gospel. Two that immediately come to mind are at the beginning of the work, when Mark states his intention to prove that Jesus is the Son of God, and the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Catholic