Sermons on Matthew 22:33-40:

What Does It Really Mean To Love God?#3 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

What Does It Really Mean to Love God?

Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22:37 MSG Jesus said, ""Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Is Love

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Really Mean To Love God? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006

Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that from Believers.

Matthew 22:37 NLT Jesus replied, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. Matthew 22:37 MSG Jesus said, ""Love the Lord your God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence.’ Many people have emotional love for God, but He wants more than that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

In this message we will see that Jesus came to reveal to us the relationship-driven God. (I Am Jesus - 8)

He Came To Replace Rules With Relationship I Am Jesus – part 8 It was the final week of Jesus’ earthly life; • He had entered the city of Jerusalem to the shouts of thousands • He had cleared out of the temple (the house of God) those who were there for selfish and self-serving reasons • He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Love Is A Choice Series: The 7 Most Important Decisions In Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39).

The world says “all’s well that ends well.” But to have a good life, “all’s well that begins well!” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39). Yesterday: your past decisions about people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Living

Contributed by William Mouser on May 16, 2005

In Jesus’ confrontation with the Sadducees concerning the resurrection, Jesus shows from the Sadducees own Biblical authorities that God has always been the God of the Living, not the dead.

Matt. 22:23-33, Lk 20:27-40, Mk 12:18-27 The event in today’s gospel lesson actually occurred within three days of Jesus crucifixion. Therefore, you would think this lesson appropriate for some Sunday during near the end of Lent, or during passion week. But, its subject matter makes it entirely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Loving God, Loving People.

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of A Methodist Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 11, 2004

The first of A 50th Anniversary Preaching Series

(Inspired by a series of sermons by Rev. Adam Hamilton, UM Church of the Resurrection). SLIDE 1 I want to remind you about the 50th Anniversary event tonight—the Ice Cream Social—dinner starts at 6 but come early for fun and social time. You don’t get any ice cream until you eat your dinner. SLIDE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004

We can pray boldly because we know God is not ashamed to claim us as his own.

God Is Not Ashamed! [You Can Tell A Lot About God—Part 2] Matthew 22:23-33; Hebrews 11:16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: We are in the first stages of an on-going series of studies on the Lord’s Prayer. Over the next several weeks ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:16, Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Power Of Love

Contributed by James Harrington on Jun 20, 2005

From Columbine to Red Lake, CEO’s stealing millions of dollars, crooked politicians and church splits, one has to cry out, "Where is the power of love?"

The Power Of Love Matthew 22:34-40 Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. (35) One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: (36) "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" (37) Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005

A big question is “What in the world is God doing?” Making a case for the Church.

About 20 years ago, I was finishing a graduate degree. An organization in Orlando wanted me to come and work for them. Lots of perks. A new car – a demo – every six months. Some free medical care. Lots of travel. Close to my mom and dad. But I read a verse that said that Jesus loved the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

Loving your neighbor as yourself

The Power of Love – Part III Matthew 22:39; 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 February 22, 2004 Matthew 22:39 (NLT) A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Who Is Your Neighbor? • More than just the guy next door • Your neighbor is any other person – Regardless of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 28, 2005

This final message in the Ten Commandment series looks at Jesus’ response to a question about the greatest commandment. He concludes with one word: love.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:35-40 We have explored the liberating limits of the Ten Commandments through several chapters. Now we must conclude by looking at the New Testament passage where Jesus responds to a scholar’s question, “Which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” He sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Matthew 22:34-40

Passion For Jesus

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Feb 1, 2004

Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the right things, go to all the right places, but yet something vital is still missing on the inside of their mortal being. What is it that’s missing in the lives of so many “born aga

By: Donna J. Kazenske According to Scripture and the Lord Jesus Himself, the greatest commandment is this: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matt. 22:37) Many Christians can quote this passage, say all the right words, do all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: *other