Sermons on San Mateo 22:37:

Love Myths Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010

God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (1) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010

The greatest thing to focus on is love.

The Importance of Love Well in case you are unaware today is Valentine’s Day. The origin of the day is uncertain as there are several stories of how this day came into existence, but the origin is not really that important. We do realize that it is big business for greeting card companies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bottom-Line: Love Him With All Your Mind Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 9, 2010

We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. For God’s sake and yours, make a decision: choose to love Him!

Sermon Notes The Bottom-Line: Love Him with All your Mind Matthew 22:37; Joshua 24 (Third in the series The Greatest Commandment) Introduction: We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. Value systems have shifted; old answers are not easily accepted. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filling The Hole. . .so We Can Be Whole Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2008

A message exploring our God-given longing to be whole hearted. Inspired by Mike Bickle’s "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart."

("Jesus Freak" – D.C. Talk Music Video) Okay, so it’s not a real Christmassy song, not to mention rather dated. . .but, what’s your answer? What would people think if they knew that you were a Jesus Freak? Or maybe the first question to be asked is, are you a Jesus freak? Hold that answer in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bible In A Nutshell Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

Jesus boils down the Gospel to the basics

I was looking through some old college papers and I came across an essay that I had written about Macbeth, the Shakespeare play. I’ve never been a big fan of Shakespeare. I simply cannot understand the way that he wrote, I don’t get the language and the terms and so I can’t follow the story line. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Four Questions Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2008

ENTRAPMENT! Jesus’ enemies sought to entangle Him--their guns were loaded, and so were their questions. But His answers left them speechless. Then Jesus posed a question of His own. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Four Questions Matthew 22:15-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FourQuestions.html ENTRAPMENT! 3 groups sought to entangle the Lord Jesus, and each asked Him a tough question they thought would bring Him down. But His answers left them speechless and astonished. Then Jesus posed a question of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority And Protocol Of Love In Marriage Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 17, 2008

The love expressed by a husband and wife for one another is a reflection of a love for God and a love for one’s self.

SUMITTING YOURSELVES ONE TO ANOTHER (pt 2) "The Priority and Protocol of Love and Marriage" INTRO – One of the obstacles to the Christian marriage is misplaced and displaced priorities. The Word of God gives the outline and the guideline of how to keep everything in its proper place and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

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

What We're About Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 2, 2005

Our core values as a church help us to understand why we exist and the things that are closest to our heart and upon which we build ministries and programs.

“What We’re About” August 7, 2005 Introduction: "Video clip of Simon Birch." It is the clip where Simon is in church and the pastor is going on about the announcements and he asked, "Does God really care about cookie sales?" For the next two weeks, we will be talking about what makes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007

We know we should love our neighbor, but how do we practically do it? Let’s look.

Loving Your Neighbor Matthew 22:36-40 Relationships are the key to life. Jesus said all of the commandments of God can be boiled down to just two - Loving God and Loving your neighbor as yourself. By themselves they are too vague for self centered humans to follow. So God expanded them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 11, 2008

1- What’s love got to do with marriage? 2- What’s love got to do with raising kids? 3- What’s love got to do with life?

INTRO.- ILL.- A man called the police and reported that all of his wife’s credit cards had been stolen. Then he added, "But don’t look too hard for the thief. He’s charging less than my wife ever did." ILL.- Someone said: The only reason a great many American families don’t own an elephant is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Am I Here For?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The introductory sermon to a 40 Days of Purpose campaign

(1) As I began writing this sermon, I had trouble deciding how to start because I wasn’t sure where to start. I have preached on the five purposes, (worship, outreach, fellowship, discipleship, and service) in the past and I think that many here have read the book, The Purpose Driven Life. Yet I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Is Everything

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus says that the point of the Bible and the point of life is love. Is it really that simple?

Homily for Retirement Suites by the Lake - July 7, 2007 --This is a message for an ecumenical service at my parent’s retirement community-- "An expert in the law, tested (Jesus) with this question:"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational