Sermons on Greatest Command:

Jesus' Sermon

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 26, 2006

What did Jesus mean when He spoke the words of the Sermon on the Mount? He obviously had something in mind because His words show us that it is simply impossible to live the life He commanded us to live!

One of the hardest things for us to do is to reconcile some of the more difficult passages of the bible. Anybody who reads this great sermon will be bemused as they seek to establish a doctrine of salvation by faith alone when they see so much instruction concerning right living. If Paul could ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Wisdom From Proverbs

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2005

Christians are citizens of God’s Kingdom needing Kingdom Wisdom as detailed by Solomon in Kingdom: Rules (The Ten Commandments); Principles (Love and Faithfulness); Decision-Making (Trust in the Lord); Economics (Honour God with our Money) and Discipline

God wants His people to have a full and satisying life. But how do we get it? Demands are made on us, with the pressures of the 21st century in terms of time and resources. We’re bombarded by the influences of the secular environment and at the same time there’s the insistent call of God as we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants: Overcoming The Grasshopper Syndrome Series

Contributed by Jay Strack on Aug 28, 2006

Moses commanded thirteen men to go see what the Promised Land was like (Numbers 13-14). For forty days they spied on the Promised Land and its inhabitants. They departed with the same instructions, but they returned with conflicting accounts. How could

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Net W.o.r.k.s.

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2005

God has entrusted the mission of global evangelization to human beings by His grace to make a big network around the world so they can experience His love. The distance between the miracle catch is your obedience to His command.

The Miracle of NET W.O.R.K.S. Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION Comparison between Hook and Fishing TRANS: Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good WORKS (deeds) and glorify your Father in heaven. "WORK while it’s day, the night comes when no one can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

Why do Christians need to be holy? I. BECAUSE OUR GOD COMMANDS IT (V. 14) II. BECAUSE OUR GOD IS HOLY (V.15-16) III. BECAUSE OUR WORLD IS WATCHING US(2:12)

H-O-L-I-N-E-S-S 1 Peter 1:14-16,2:12 Introduction: I understand, this is the 4th Sunday that holiness is being discussed to you. So I guess, you know very well now the meaning of Holiness but please allow me to refresh you by citing some meanings as define by other Christian writers. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen, Act, Walk

Contributed by William Yates on Jan 3, 2004

In this text we read that Moses anointed the ears, thumbs, and big toes of Aaron and his sons. In this message we discuss how important it is for us as believers to learn to listen to God, act on what He commands, and walk in faithfulness.

Leviticus 8 The Priests’ Offerings (1) 1 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2"Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, the anointing oil, a bull as the sin offering, two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; 3and gather all the congregation together at the door of the tabernacle of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 8:22-24

Balanced Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 21, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS THE BALANCE BETWEEN 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ETC

BALANCED CHRISTIAN LIFE *************************** OUTLINE 1. LAW AND GRACE 2. PROMISES AND COMMANDMENTS 3. FAITH AND WORKS 4. PROSPERITY AND SIMPLICITY 5. ENJOYING AND ENDURING 6. WORD AND SPIRIT 7. GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT AND FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 8. INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL 9. QUANTITY AND QUALITY 10. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honoring Mom Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The Fifth Commandment is important for all of those reasons and more. It is at the heart of God’s plan for man. It is about family relationships. Those relationships are the keystone of our social and spiritual wellbeing. We can all benefit from a gre

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series Honoring Mom Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 The Fifth Commandment is different from the rest of the Ten Commandments. The call to honor one’s parents is positive. The other nine are negative. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Build A Treasure

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 1, 2007

We can’t get into this deep sharing of the heart with one another unless we allow unity to have its way with us. Unity is a choice and we know that according to Psalm 133 it causes God to command a blessing.

Have you ever wondered what the Lord thinks, when His children get together to speak about him? Well it is very special to Him! In fact the word of God says the words become His special treasure Have you ever seen this scripture? Malachi 3:16-17 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing The Divine Plan Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 31, 2008

Part of our Christian Stewardship of God’s word is learning to share our faith as commanded in Acts 1, in a permissive, pluralistic culture where people beleive in "God" but may not have the same understanding of "God" as do Christians.

In Jesus Holy Name February 3, 2008 Transfiguration Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 4th in the series: “Sharing the Divine Plan” There are those who leave their mark on the world by doing great deeds. They lead victorious armies, write classic novels. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Defiance Of The Queen Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2021

Queen Vashti was expected to behave in a way contrary to conscience and she refused the king's command. Her refusal was the right decision to make, but it cost her dearly. Living upright will not always gain one the favor of the world.

The Defiance of the Queen Esther 1: 10-22 As we consider our text today, we must do so in light of the preceding verses. King Ahasuerus had thrown a six month long party, culminating with a seven day finale. He had provided an elaborate escapade for all the princes and servants within the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Marching With A Mission!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 3, 2013

The body of christ gets her marching orders from the commander and chiief, Jesus CHrist. It is high time to instill an urgency and retore Great commission as our passion for the church existence. We will explore key factors in Marching with a mission.

MARCHING WITH A MISSION I. OBEY THE GREAT COMMISSION MARK 61:15-16 "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who believes not will be lost." Its time to go across the street before we go across the world. ...read more

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

Denomination: Christian Church

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Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Israel hath sinned, and they have also transgressed my covenant which I commanded them: for they have even taken of the accursed thing, and have also stolen, and dissembled also, and they have put it even among their own stuff..

Matthew 9:35-36 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Erecting Those Memorial Stones Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 20, 2015

This study is about the significance of God's command for Joshua to erect memorial stones taken from the River Jordan as a monument of God's faithfulness for generations to come. In the same manner, we must never forget the things He has done.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 4: 1-7 (NIV) 4 When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, 2 “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe,3 and tell them to take up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, from right where the priests are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Preparing For What Lies Ahead Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 5, 2015

God prepared Joshua for the conquest ahead by allowing him to meet the man with the drawn sword who is the Theophany of Christ. In the same manner, we need to prepare for what lies ahead by looking intently to Christ as the Commander of the Lord's Army.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 5: 13-15 (NIV) 13 Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, “Are you for us or for our enemies?” 14 “Neither,” he replied, “but as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Nazarene