Sermons on The Eleventh Commandment:

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Every great movement begins not with an answer, but with a question.

In John 17, as Jesus prepares to go to the cross, He prays not just for His disciples, but for all who will one day believe in Him. And what does He pray? That we would be one. Not just unified in theory or theology, but in life, love, and witness. Jesus says something incredible in verse 23: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 12, 2025

This sermon calls us to love like Jesus by fully loving God and to love others above ourselves. It should move us to use Jesus as the example on how love should be.

Imagine a world where love was the foundation of every decision, every action, and every interaction. Picture a community where people went out of their way to care for one another…not because they had to, but because they wanted to. Let me share a story to help us see this: There was a young boy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39, 1 John 4:20-21, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Commandment Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore Jesus' teaching on the greatest commandment, which is to love God and love people, and how we can apply this in our lives amidst the pain and suffering in the world.

Welcome church! Today is a great day as we’re starting up a new 4-week series here called Love God, Love People. And to help set the tone for our series I’ve put together a few of the greatest love quotes the internet has to offer; 'You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Deuteronomy 6:1-19

Topics: Greatest Commandment, Loving God, Loving People

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of loving God wholeheartedly and loving our neighbors as ourselves.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds open to the teachings of our Lord. We come together as a community, bound by our shared faith and love for God. Today, we turn our attention to the Gospel of Matthew. In chapters 22, verses 37 to 40, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Topics: Obedience

The Greatest Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

Explores the profound interaction between Jesus and a teacher of the law, emphasizing the importance of living out God's commandments in our daily lives.

Hello, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it’s a joy to be standing here before you today, under the banner of our Lord's grace and mercy. We gather together, not as people of the world, but as children of the Most High, knit together by the threads of faith, hope, and love. Today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Topics: Love, Neighbor

The Greatest Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Emphasizes the importance of loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength as the essence of our faith and response to His love.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here in fellowship, in the house of our Lord? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His word and His presence. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Topics: God's Son, Giving All

The Great Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

Encourages Christians to respond to Jesus' call to be compassionate workers, spreading His message of salvation to a world in desperate need.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. It's such a blessing to gather with you today, to stand in this sacred place where we come together as one body, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to grow closer to Him. Today, we find ourselves at the crossroads of challenge and opportunity, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Topics: Commission, Evangelism, Compassion

The Greatest Commandment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores the inseparable connection between loving God wholeheartedly and loving others as ourselves, as the essence of Christian faith and life.

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, it is with great joy that we gather here today, united in His name, to reflect upon His Word and seek His divine guidance in our lives. Our focus today is on a passage that, in its simplicity, encompasses the entire essence of our faith, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Topics: Commandments, Love

Eleventh Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 28:1-9, 1 Kings 3:5-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 18:9-14. A). PRAYER AND PRAISE. Psalm 28:1-9. There is only one God who hears and answers prayer. His name is YHWH: the One who ‘is, and was, and is to come’ (cf. Revelation 1:8); the maker of the heavens and the earth (cf. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9, 1 Kings 3:5-15, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The First Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Second Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. Not for salvation. Could a person be saved if they kept the third commandment, if they never once cursed, or never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fourth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fifth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee” (Ex. 20:12). 1. Love is natural. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? 2. Love is reflected in giving. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Sixth Commandment Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? God created us to worship and praise Him. “They that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). 1. With an intellect to meaningfully worship. 2. With emotions to passionately worship. 3. With ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist