Sermons on Commands Of Jesus:

God Commanded Israel To Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 23, 2023

This sermon explores the Sabbath as a divine promise of rest and peace, encouraging believers to understand and apply its significance in their lives today.

Grace and peace to you, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, we carry with us the weight of the world, the burdens of our hearts, and the longing for something more. We yearn for rest, for peace, for a moment of respite in the midst of the chaos that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:13, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Jeremiah 17:21-24

Topics: Israel's Obligation, Sabbath

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2018

Jesus commands us to love our neighbor as ourselves. But who exactly is our neighbor? This sermon answers that question, and its implications to us.

The Great Commandment – Sermon 3: Love Your Neighbor Series: The Great Commandment Chuck Sligh August 5, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Matthew 22:34-40 – “But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:29

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of A Thief In Me Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of a Thief in Me We can be guilty of stealing in three ways: We steal from God, ourselves and others.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving The Lord, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008

Focused on Jesus Commandment to Love

Loving the Lord, Part 2 John 15:9-13 Introduction Last Wednesday night we began a series of messages surrounded by the focus of “loving the Lord”, and being sure to display that love in a manner that reflects Christ. This morning, we continue on that same path by discussing the commandment of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers Day - 5th Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Mothers Day - 5th Commandment (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verse 12. • Our reading is short but meaningful: • "Honour your father and your mother." • Amplified Bible: • “Regard (treat with honour, due obedience, and courtesy) your father and mother” Ill: • A four-year-old and a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Brethren

Revivals Of A Meal, A Commander And A Lost Axe Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2021

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives?

Is God concerned with even reviving physical things in our lives? 1) Revival of a Bad Meal Does God care enough that His faithful servants eat well, to revive an unacceptable meal? A convention of the prophets met with Elisha. Stew was requested for their meal. Was it wise to collect unknown ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Picky Picky - Mark 2:23-28 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

The Pharisees accuse the disciples of Sabbath breaking when they pick grain while traveling. Jesus responds by pointing to David eating the bread of the presence.

Mark 2:23 One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. 24 The Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?” 25 He answered, “Have you never read what David did when he and his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Your Absolute Best!

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2005

God’s deserves the best of every aspect of our lives. He calls us to give Him the firstfruits of our lives. This sermon connects with Great Commandment of Jesus with the Old Testament principal of firstfruits

CATM Sermon - September 11, 2005 - Your Absolute Best! It’s a good thing to be relaxed and casual. One of the comments we get a lot here at Church at the Mission is that people like the fact that there’s not a lot of formality in our worship times together. It’s a rare thing for anyone to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciliation

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 21, 2014

Trying to follow the command of Jesus to love God and others without the power of the Spirit would be like trying to fill a bucket with water that has holes in the bottom of it. The bucket won't fill up.

If you sit down to a piano and play one key you create a sound. Now if you strike another key at the same time, you will have one of two tones. You will hear a harmonious tone, or you will hear a dissonant tone. You'll know right away which tone you hear. If you strike two keys at the same time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love From Ground Zero Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the second in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 8, 2002 “Love From ‘Ground Zero’” 12 months ago, it wasn’t a place; rather, it was a concept, a term we used to describe the center of things. Now, everyone in America knows of it as a place, a geographic location on a map. It’s called "Ground Zero". Never ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Soul Desire Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the third in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 15, 2002 “Soul Desire” A lawyer came to Jesus, spurred on in part by his Pharisee cohorts and, I believe, in part by a desire to know the truth. He came asking an important question; he came to the right place to get the answer. No one could ever be more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love...with Shoes On Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the fifth in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 September 29, 2002 Love…With Shoes On A lawyer came to Jesus with a question, asking, in effect, “what is Priority One?” Over the course of the past several weeks, we have explored Jesus’ answer to that question, asking ourselves, in the process, whether or not the love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love In The Crucible Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the sixth in a series I preached on the Great Commandment from Mark 12.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 October 6, 2002 Love in the Crucible The young man who leads our Praise and Worship, along with his lovely wife, Becky, has begun a dictionary of sorts filled with words and phrases they find unique to my preaching. I am happy to assist in their deepening education; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Loving God, Loving People.

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ