Sermons on Love Thy Neighbor:

How To Be Better Than Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 12, 2001

If we truly think we’re better than another, we must demonstrate it by controlling ourselves, not controlling our neighbor.

“If you ever want to test the (1) of a person, ask him (or her) what you should do when your enemy is vulnerable. Unless they are men or women of God, they’ll tell you to (2) every time.” -Chuck Swindoll (1) = carnality (2) = strike I A Subtle Temptation (1-4) A. When we really want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings So Big The Neighbors Notice Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God often works in our lives to separate us from the culture so that the people will seek him out in us.

I’d like to give you a scenario. Say you’ve moved into an average neighborhood – neither a rich nor poor one and over time you begin to become quite wealthy. So one day you head out to the car lot and you bring home a new Volvo C70 (completely loaded), and it’s parked in the driveway when you go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

We are people who live in community. Cain didn’t realize that and saw his brother as competition rather than a companion.

Genesis 4:1-16 “Where is Your Brother/Sister/Neighbor” INTRODUCTION The neighborhood is changing and expanding. Technologies like the internet and cell phones have broken down boarders far more effectively than any invading army. Traditionally closed societies like China and Iran have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Thou Shalt Not Bare False Witness

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 21, 2025

“Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is concerned with wrongs inflicted by word of mouth.

Title: “Thou shalt not bare false witness against thy neighbor.” Scriptures: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20 “Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The three preceding Commandments (murder, adultery, stealing) concern wrongs inflicted upon our neighbor by actual deeds. This commandment is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20

Greatest Command 1: To The Core Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 24, 2014

The Bible can be summed up in two basic commands -- love God and love your neighbor.

1. Taj Mahal During the 1600's there was an Emperor in India by the name of Shah Jahan and he was believed to have been descended from Tamerlane and Genghis Khan Sometime during his reign, a rebel group in the southern portion of India sought to reject his rule and so he led an army to defeat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loose Your Love, Loose Your Light

Contributed by Eddie Chasteen on Jan 7, 2012

Our churches can be so active these days, but without love we’re not going to reach our potential. Activity can not take the place of attractiveness, and we are to shine so we can draw men and women to Christ. Love for others will cause us to want to be a

Loose Your Love, Loose Your Light Revelation 2:1-5 I heard a story once about a lighthouse and rescue squad off of a dangerous point on a certain seacoast. They did a wonderful job rescuing the hurting and lost, that is until the town got the idea of reconditioning the old lighthouse for a newer ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The 1st & 2nd Greatest Commandments"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon shows the priority that the Word of God gives to loving God, and loving others.

THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS Text: Matthew 22:34-40 "But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered to- gether. Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, Master, which is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Joy & Peace

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 6, 2001

Learn about three fruits of the spirit.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THREE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT: LOVE, JOY & PEACE “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Characteristics Of The Perfect Way Of Love

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 13, 2022

Today we consider the most perfect way of life that anyone can live, the way of love. And we’ll be addressing the 7 ways we can best understand and live out the way of love.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:43-48, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Provoking Good Deeds And Love

Contributed by Jeremy Harbin on Feb 16, 2020

"Provoking" is the ability to call forth a reaction, feeling, or emotion from another. The reaction is usually unwanted. What if we used this power to call out the good in our neighbor?

1. What a strange phrase in our Bibles: PROVOKE ONE ANOTHER TO LOVE AND GOOD WORKS. 2. When we hear the word “provoke” we don’t often think of good intentions or good outcomes. 3. We might think of the guy who cuts us off on the interstate, and he doesn’t even use his blinker when he does it . He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Love, Love, Love

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

God's children will abide in love from God and love for God, for God is love. The response of the children of God, then, should be to love one another, that God’s love may be reflected in them.

Love, Love, Love 02/14/10 AM Text: 1 John 4:16 Introduction 1 John 4:16 “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” The Greeks had four words which we translate as love: Eros ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Second In Your Life?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39, Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 10, 2004

Understand God’s will for your life by living by the greatest commands to love God and love your neighbor

Understanding God’s Will June 13,2004 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the most asked question of believers: “How do I know God’s will?” We want to seek God’s will in all types of areas of life, but we often forget that God’s will is wrapped up in our entire lives, not just the major ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your Mother Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

Most people want to take care of all their earthly obligations before they die. Jesus did! based on a few sermons I read several years ago. SOME original, MOST not.

BEHOLD YOUR MOTHER TEXT- JOHN 19:23-27 INTRODUCTION- Last Sunday at our monthly fellowship meal I sat down with David, Byron, and Ben, and I ask David if he had been busy this week. He said that he had 3 funerals, because David owns the cemetery in Troup. When he said ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love, Love, Love Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- The charge of love 2- The creator of love 3- The crown of love

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone wrote: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it was and always will be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with. If it just sits in your living room and messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses your telephone, takes your money and never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ