Sermons on The New Commandment:

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007

Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Fully Alive In The Deadest Sense Of The Word

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2012

God puts our hearts at rest through HIs commands to love and believe.

May 6, 2012 1 John 3:18-24 Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence whenever our hearts condemn us. For God is greater than our hearts, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Protecting God's Gift Of Possessions Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 11, 2012

With the Seventh Commandment we show love to our neighbor and trust in God to provide.

Today’s Gospel Lesson (John 2:13-22) is jarring isn’t it? Instead of the meek and mild Jesus, we get one with whip in hand driving out cattle merchants and flipping over the moneychangers’ tables. But you can understand Jesus’ anger. After all, these crooked salesmen were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Fear

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 25, 2012

"...he Bible commands Christians to be governed by a reverential fear of the Lord."__Robert Pace

Godly Fear Rev. 14:6-7, An angel preaches the gospel 6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, 7 Saying with a loud voice, **FEAR GOD, and give glory to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Charge

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

on Maundy Thursday, Jesus gave us the ultimate commandment: love one another

John 13:1-17, 31-35 Today is Maundy Thursday, the least understood, probably least attended, and surely the most intimate of the Christian holy days. It was the time of Passover, when all Jews commemorated their escape from the Angel of Death while captives in Egypt. As we partake in our Agape ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 12:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal

Ordination And The Role Of Women In The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015

The twin command of Jesus to clergy is important to consider in any decision regarding ordination.

Thursday of the 6th Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel This is one of those liturgical days that is a little schizophrenic. In the historical Church, it is forty days after the Resurrection, so it is Ascension Thursday, as it was for almost two thousand years. But May 14 is the Feast of St. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Be Like God

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 12, 2019

God commands us to be Holy. We are to love others as God loves us.

This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSMttyr-gU Be Like God (Video: Be like Mike) Ephesians 5:1-7 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 5:8, Leviticus 11:45, Matthew 5:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sell It All?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The command to become poor for the Gospel’s sake is really a liberation to preach the Gospel.

Tuesday of Second Week in Easter John 3 Today’s reading from Acts is a little scary. We always worry about the preaching of the Gospel, lest it impact on our lifestyle. It looks today as if Luke is telling us to sell our property and give it to the poor or to the community for the poor. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Catholic

The Choice To Rejoice

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

"Make the Choice to Rejoice" is not a platitude, but an accurate summary of Paul's commands in Philippians 4.

THE CHOICE TO REJOICE PHILIPPIANS 4:1-23 #choicerejoice INTRODUCTION… https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-best-most-annoying-platitudes-that-you-have-read-or-heard-or-even-made-up-yourself A “platitude” is a comment or statement that a person makes that is often flat or dull ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In Christ Find Hidden Treasure

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Aug 13, 2014

How we are commanded Walk in Christ and in Him we find the Greatest Treasure

Title: Walk in Christ Introduction: When you have received Christ as your savior you find hidden treasure. As a young boy I remember we would grab a shovel and start digging a hole in the ground. We talked of finding a buried treasure or something valuable that had been buried for a long time. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Neighbor Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2021

Let's take a look at the second of the great commandments, love of neighbor.

Let's take a look at the second of the great commandments, love of neighbor. Matthew 22:39-40 The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments depend the whole Law and the Prophets.” The second great commandment is to love our neighbor as ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguring The Future

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

The Transfiguration of Jesus not only shows us his glory, it gives us a commandment.

What would you do if you knew the future? If you knew what was going to happen, I would imagine that a trip to Vegas would be in order. At the least you would have a pretty cool party trick. In our Gospel today, three of the disciples get a glimpse of the future. Jesus takes Peter, James, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

The Consequences Of Mistreating And Abusing Your Wife. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and husbands are commanded to love and cherish their wives.

Marriage is a sacred institution ordained by God, and husbands are commanded to love and cherish their wives. However, some men mistreat and abuse their wives, causing harm and suffering. The Bible addresses this issue, warning of consequences for those who mistreat their wives. In this sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Proverbs 21:9, Malachi 2:13-16

The Day The Sun Stood Still Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 8, 2025

Faith aligned with divine purpose can command the forces of nature to fulfill the will of God.

THE DAY THE SUN STOOD STILL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 10:12-14 Key Verse: “Then spake Joshua to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First 4 Of 10 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the importance of obedience to Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today we’re diving into the heart of Exodus. We'll be exploring the power of God's commandments, the sacredness of His name, and the absolute necessity of obeying Him. Ibrahim Emile once said, "Good works are not the cause of our salvation; good works are the evidence ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-8

Topics: Obey, God