Sermons on Love Versus Hypocrisy:

Love God, Love Your Neighbor Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 24, 2023

The essence of the Jewish Law, as explained by Jesus, is to love God and love your neighbor. This is the foundation of all obedience and the summary of all other laws.

Have you ever been asked a question and you just couldn't pick one answer? Like, "What's your favorite song?" or "Who's your best friend?" It's tough, right? Well, Jesus was asked a similar question. A guy who was super smart about the Jewish Law asked Jesus, "What's the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Divine Laws, Spiritual Commandments, Moral Obligations, Faith Practices

Love God: Love Your Neighbor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' response to the question about the greatest commandment, emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor, and how these two commandments encapsulate all others.

The occasion and context: A Jewish expert on the Torah—the Law—asked Jesus which was the most important commandment, and at the time there were a lot to choose from… The Ten Commandments, of course, which we’ve all heard of before. But also, people just like this man—they were called Scribes—had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Greatest Commandment, Law Of Love, Spirit Of The Law

Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013

A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

"On The Way To A Healing..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 27, 2012

A sermon about God's way of doing things versus human fumbling.

Mark 5:21-43 “On the Way to a Healing…” We have two really awesome stories this morning! This sermon really could have been named, “Jesus the Multi-tasker.” We have a story inside a story, so to speak. The outer story is about Jairus, a leader in the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving The Brethren-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 6, 2016

4 of 8. Peter exhorted the aliens to love their brothers & sisters in Christ as they were also loved by God. Christians are to love as they are loved by God. But how are they to live out that love? God’s love is lived out thru an encounter with...

LOVING THE BRETHREN-IV—1Peter 1:22—2:12 Attention: Senior Puzzle A little silver-haired lady calls her neighbor & says, "Please come over here & help me. I have a wonderful jigsaw puzzle, & I can't figure out how to get started." Her neighbor asks, "What is it supposed to be when it's ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Owner's Mentality

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2010

Focuses on the differences between having an owner's mentality versus a renter's mentality.

An Owner Mentality Scripture: John 10:11-13; Revelations 3:20; Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: Today we celebrate the first step in our transition from this place to the place where God has chosen to plan us. We will leave this place and not return. We have been renters since the inception of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Resolution To Love As Jesus Loves

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 24, 2003

Let us ask the Lord to help His love overflow from our hearts and minds as prescribed by the word of the one who said, "By this will all men know that you are my disciples when you have love for one another."

A New Year’s Resolution to Love as Jesus Loves 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Illustration:A father wanted to read the paper, but was being bothered by his little daughter, Vanessa. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his magazine, on which was printed the map of the world. Tearing it into small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge Not - Love Much

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 15, 2007

Love Jesus as the woman who wiped His feet with her tears loved Him and love others as Jesus loved the woman.

This message deals with one of the chief complaints of non-believers... that of "Christians are Hypocrites and Self-righteous." Why do they believe that? Jesus gives a beautiful lesson in non judgmental, non self righteous and unconditional love. JUDGE NOT – LOVE MUCH 1. TOPIC: HYPOCRISY/SELF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Methodist

Fixing Our Corrupted Os

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2004

Love requires some responsibility

INTRODUCTION • Last week we looked at how important it is for all of us to find some area of service in the church. We looked at how important it is for all of us to work together in accomplishing the work that God has commissioned us with. • Today we are going to take things a step deeper. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Sabiduría Falsa Y Verdadera - I Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 25, 2003

La sabiduría del mundo versus la sabiduría de Dios

Sabiduría falsa y verdadera - I Texto: Santiago 3:13 Lectura Bíblica: Proverbios 1:1-10 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. Quiero darles la bienvenida al estudio de una nueva sección en Santiago 3. Entre el estudio de la semana pasada sobre el mal uso de la lengua (3:1-12) y el estudio ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Proverbs 1:1-10

Denomination: Adventist

La Sabiduría Falsa Y Verdadera - Iii Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 25, 2003

La sabiduría del mundo versus la sabiduría de Dios

Sabiduría falsa y verdadera - III Texto: Santiago 3:17-18 Lectura Bíblica: Romanos 12:16-18 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “¿Quién es sabio y entendido entre vosotros?,” fue la pregunta que Santiago nos hizo hace dos semanas (Sant 3:13a). Pregunta que fue respondida parcialmente la ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, Romans 12:16-18

Denomination: Adventist

Who's The Man

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Sep 25, 2002

A VIEW OF HUMANITY VERSUS SPIRITUALITY. A DELICATE QUESTION. WHO’S THE MAN?

WHO’S THE MAN THE MAN OF MAN IS CHRIST THE MAN OF WOMAN IS MAN THE MAN OF CHRIST IS GOD WHO’S THE MAN? AS CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF MAN - GOD GAVE HIM DOMINION OVER THE CHURCH AS MAN IS THE HEAD OF HIS WIFE - GOD GAVE HIM RULE AND AUTHORITY OVER HIS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Loosed !

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

This message will be a challenge for many because the church, in general, has become a place where the power of God does not exist.

Even though Jesus has purchased our complete redemption, Satan tries to make us feel as if we still belong to him. He brings us into situations that confuse us and takes our focus off of the deliverance that now belongs to us as children of God. Christians are often blind to the needs of others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Thessalonians Chapter 2

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 19, 2009

This is an exposition of 1 Thessalonians 2.

The moment is now. Decision time. Will you obey God? That is the choice that we face on a daily basis. Will I obey Gods word today, or will I go about life on my own? We should be asking ourselves that question every single morning when we roll out of bed. Obedience starts with the understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational