Sermons on Greatest Command:

Imitate Good, Not Evil

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 9, 2014

A sermon examining the command to imitate what is good.

IMITATE GOOD, NOT EVIL 3 John 1:9-15 You have probably heard the phrase "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"; this means that when someone copies another person, it shows they admire that person's actions or qualities enough to want to replicate them. I would ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Ain’t For Sissies

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 9, 2014

As Christians, we are commanded to forgive each other.

Forgiveness Ain’t for Sissies April 6, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: As Christians, we are commanded to forgive each other. Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Should Be In Church?

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

Attending church regularly is not only a command it is important

I. Because regular worship assists in building and maintaining our faith. (v.25a) - Illustration # 2 - 2Th 2:1 Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, - The Greek noun (“episunagoge,”) for “being gathered ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

Beloved, Let Us Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 28, 2021

Loving one another is not a suggestion, but a “new commandment”

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 011 1 John 4:11, NLT: "Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other." BELOVED, LET US LOVE The literary work of 1, 2, and 3 John is been attributed to the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel of John. The 1 letter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11, John 15:12

Denomination: Charismatic

"too Much Of A Good Thing" Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Jul 18, 2023

Blessed with the Spiritual Gifts of faith knowledge and perseverance, Ephesus' greatest strengths led to their greatest weakness. Indeed, you can have too much of a good thing when love is absent.

SLIDE 1: Winnie the Pooh Sometimes, a children’s story from the past can help set the stage for new topics. A fitting one is Winnie the Pooh. He knew it was lunch time because his empty stomach told him so. He headed off to Rabbit’s house because Rabbit always had honey. “Rabbit – Are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

"Remain In Me"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 9, 2011

1. God's greatest desire. 2. His provision. 3. Our responsibility

“Remain in Me April 10, 2011 John 15:1-17 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, John 15:1

Denomination: Holiness

Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Are Christians Hated?

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Model For Motherhood

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Mothers day sermon examining one of the greatest mothers, Hannah

1 Samuel 1-2 Hannah: A Model For Motherhood Introduction A. Mother’s Day, it is Mother’s Day B. When I am studying Philosophy I turn to the most Philosophical person I know, Calvin C. Calvin as in Calvin in Hobbes D. There was one comic strip where Calvin is standing by His mother bed when he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Unthankfulness

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 17, 2002

ONE OF THE GREATEST SINS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS THE SIN OF INGRATITUDE AND UNTHANKFULNESS.

TITLE: UNTHANKFULNESS 3/17/02 TEXT: LUKE 17:11 - 19 INTRO: ONCE A YEAR WE AMERICANS COME TOGETHER WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE WHAT IS KNOWN AS THANKSGIVING DAY. IT IS A TIME OF YEAR THAT MOST PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT IS EVEN ALL ABOUT. MODERN DAY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Cradle, Cross And Crown

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002

The three greatest days in history mark the golden epochs of Christianty.

The Cradle, the Cross and the Crown Lk. 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manager; because there was no room for them in the inn. Lk. 23:33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Revelation 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Need A Thang

Contributed by Bo Brown on Jan 4, 2004

IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE GREATEST STRAIN ON MAN IS HIS FEAR OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH

I DON’T NEED A THANG PSALMS 23 INTRO: A) IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE GREATEST STRAIN ON MAN IS HIS FEAR OF NOT HAVING ENOUGH B) IT IS OUR CONSTANT DESIRE TO BE ASSURED OF SECURITY C) THAT WE WILL NEVER WANT OR DESIRE ANYTHING OUT OF OUR REACH. D) YET THERE IS A PROMISE TO THOSE WHO TRUST IN GOD AS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Doing The Right Things? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 10, 2010

Will we do the good deeds that bring the greatest praise to God?

Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: Are we doing the right things? Introduction This month we are going to be talking about the best way we can reach out to our community in 2010. "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring To Mind God's Most Needful Attributes Durin

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 27, 2006

Attributes of God that meet us at the point of our greatest need.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Bring to Mind God’s Most Needful Attributes During Our Times of Distress Romans 11:30-11:33 God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Jan 2, 2005

As followers of Christ, we are entitled to the greatest inheritence on the face of the earth!

Columnist L. M. Boyd recently described the amazing good fortune of a man named Jack Wurm. In 1949, Mr. Wurm was broke and out of a job. No job and no money, just like some of us here. One day he was walking along a San Francisco beach when he came across a bottle with a piece of paper in it. As ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal