Sermons on first commandment:

Remember The Greatest Commandment? Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Remember the Greatest Commandment?

Introduction: The Professor’s Confession Horrified by his students’ poor writing habits, renowned author and college professor David Foster Wallace considered how he might improve their skills. That’s when a startling question confronted him. The professor had to ask himself why a student would ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The New Commandment

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003

Jesus gives His disciples a new commandment.

The New Commandment John 13: 34 – 35 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. It’s always a privilege to teach from God’s Word, and when Pastor Ron asked me to teach tonight I was excited to get the chance to come and share with y’all. b. So, first, to start, let me set the stage for our passage tonight. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commandment 9 Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Honesty is always the best policy

“Lying” Exodus 20:1-16 I wanted to read this story, which by the way actually happened, just to show you how God works in strange ways. “Alice Grayson was a single mother in Arizona and she really wanted to fit in with a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A New Commandment

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 18, 2007

How do we love each other as Jesus loves us?

“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” These are very familiar words – surely among the best known of Jesus’ sayings - and we have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A New Command

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with how to become the most effective witnesses to the truth of Christianity that we can possibly be.

A New Command (John 13:34-35) I. The Command of Love A. A New Command B. A Necessary Command II. The Source and Measure of Love A. The Source of Love B. The Measure of Love 1. Service 2. Sacrifice III. The Result of Love Introduction I’d like to begin this morning by getting some help from you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Command Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2020

The command of discipleship is found in what we call the great commission. It is the command for all disciples of Jesus to make disciples who will make disciples.

A. I like the story told about a truck driver who was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. 1. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. 2. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. 3. Later that day the first truck driver got his truck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command To Evangelize

Contributed by Jason Holt on Jan 6, 2005

JESUS LEFT A COMMAND FOR THE CHRISTIANS WHO WOULD WAIT FOR THE RAPTURE. UPON HIS ASCENSION, WE ARE COMMANDED TO PREACH/TEACH THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST!

THE COMMAND TO EVANGELIZE MATTHEW 28:18-20 INTRO: THE CHURCH HAS MANY RESPONSIBILITIES! WE ARE TO LOVE, ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER; WE ARE TO CONTINUE IN THE DOCTRINE OF CHRIST; WE ARE TO WAIT PATIENTLY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; THERE ARE MANY THINGS WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The New Command

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 9, 2004

Looking at the context of Jesus’ new command to the disciples and His qualifying phrase, we come to understand this crucial need for believers today to love one another.

John 13:34-35 34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." INTRODUCTION We can have many treasures in life – maybe your wedding ring, a diamond necklace, your ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Our society is not geared towards creating deep, lasting relationships. Jesus’ Solution:“Love one another as I have loved you.” This sermon casts a vision for small groups

A New Commandment: Experiencing Biblical Community John 13:31-35 Aug 31, 2003 Intro: I think I am in denial. Summer can’t possibly be over, tomorrow can’t be the first day of September, the fall can’t be here already… I know some of you parents with school-age children are singing along with ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Command Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2024

What is Love? How do we love the invisible God?

INTRODUCTION - What is the most important moral issue to God? - Is it abortion? - Immigration? - Spending? - Hunger? - Human rights? - Depending on who you ask, you will get various answers depending on the bias or experience of the one you ask. - Jesus was asked this question a couple of times ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Commandments

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

Jesus says that the greatest commandments were to love God with all your heart and to love others as much as you love yourself. How you doing with that?

The Greatest commandments Matthew 22:34-22:37 Introduction- Turn to Matthew 22:34-37 Matthew 22 is the discussing of the two greatest Commandments that Jesus spoke to His believers. Before He does that, He has a conversation with the Sadducees. The Sadducees believed that there was no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-37

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Command

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2013

A sermon to challenge believers to witness for Christ.

"The Last Command" Matthew 28:16-20 Matthew 28:16-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018

Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Command Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 36 in series. Loving one another” is not just a recommendation by our Lord — just another good piece of advice, it is a command,

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 36 “A New Commandment” John 13:31-38 From time to time we are asked to do some self-examination of our spiritual lives and assess how we think we are doing ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment One Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Expositional look at the ten commandments

Exodus 20:1-3 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” So, why do we study the Ten Commandments? I mean, are they even relevant anymore since we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist