Sermons on San Mateo 22:34:

Love

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Oct 20, 2005

As the Church,it is high time that we stopped being distractedby things that really do not matter that have no bearing upon salvation and that Jesus Christ never even mentioned And start focusing in on that commandment on that emotion that Christ to

I was driving up to Pittsburgh the other day for a meeting with Pastor Bish When all of the sudden the car in front of me, the car that I had been following for about 10 to 15 miles dropped to about 15 mph slower than they were going Not only that, but the car started to weave from side to side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

In A Nutshell

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2005

This sermon explores what it means to love God.

In A Nutshell – Matthew 22: 34 – 46 Intro: When I hear someone use the expression, “explain it to me in a nutshell, I always think of Mr. & Mrs. Tarney who were our neighbors when I was a very small child. I loved going to their house, especially at Xmas – Walnuts on tree – filled with $. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Do You Think About The Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 22, 2005

Jesus asked the Pharisees to face the truth, and He asks us to face the same truth.

“What do YOU think about the Christ?” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Friends, let’s ask ourselves a very serious question this morning. Let’s ask ourselves the same question Jesus asked some religious leaders over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Questions, Questions

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 25, 2005

How do we respond to the questions of life? How did Jesus respond?

It seems that questions fill our daily lives. Everywhere we go, we are confronted by questions. At home it might be very simple things like, “What’s for tea?” or, “When’s Grandma coming?”, “How can I afford it?”, “Who does she think she is?”, “What was that referee doing?”, “Why can’t I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not That Complex!

Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 26, 2005

We often have a tendency to mask our failure to love others by referring to it as a “complex issue”. It’s not true. Jesus shows us how utterly simple the issue actually is.

“It’s A LONG STORY; A COMPLEX ISSUE; A GRAY AREA”. You have heard statements like this haven’t you? Perhaps you used them yourself. Phrases like this are often used as a way to bring an end to a discussion. More often then not, those who say them are trying to bring an end to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005

23rd Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 25 - Series A

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 25) October 23, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we humbly give you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 8, 2005

Right relationship with God leads to a right relationship with one another. The greace of God is experienced as we share our lives together.

RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS FREEDOM IN CHRIST If you can I want you to think for a moment about what existed before God created the world. Before there were any galaxies, before there were any plants, animals, before anything existed – can you think what there was? God! God – no beginning and no end. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003

We can love our neighbor as ourself by following the golden rule and the Jesus rule.

Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #4: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” 10.12.03 Text: Matthew 22:34-40 Introduction: A. Four Sundays ago I began the sermon with these words: “This is perhaps the most important sermon I will ever preach.” 1. I was serious when I said that. 2. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Four Steps To Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 13, 2005

This sermon helps us to understand the command "Love Your Neighbor" and how to Love the unlovable.

Matthew 22:34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 One of them, an expert in Moses’ Teachings, tested Jesus by asking, 36 "Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?" 37 Jesus answered him, "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Greatest And Foremost Commandments Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 12, 2008

Probably no passage has been preached on more than this one - the summary statement of what it means to be a Christian.

The Greatest and Foremost Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 The challenge before me today is to open to you a passage of the Bible that contains the words of Jesus that have been more preached about than any others. In my library, I have collections of sermons from many of the great preachers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love - The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Oct 23, 2008

The Challenge of LIVING the Greatest Commandment

Matthew 22:34-40 (Mark 12:28ff) 1. Read Matthew 22.37-40 2. Familiar words / phrases: not so easy to understand - & put into action in our lives! 3. Mark (12:28ff) prefaces Greatest Commandment with “The Lord our God, the Lord is one” – a cause of argument / division for 2000+ years! One God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passionate People

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2008

As followers of Christ we must become passionate about loving God and others.

Matthew 22:34 – 46 / The Great commandment Intro: Doris and Buddy lived on a farm in rural Missouri. They had 8 kids in a little 3 bedroom house. Doris told me that when she was in the hospital having their 8th child her roommate asked her if they were catholic. Doris responded, “No. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Praying Over Your Vote

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 27, 2008

It’s politics-time....for whom do you vote?

When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. ‘Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?’ He said to him, ‘“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist