Sermons on Three Commands:

Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Evangelize? (Part 1)

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Mar 27, 2011

1. There is no other way but Jesus, 2. We are commanded in Scripture (and by Jesus!) to evangelize (preach the good tidings of hope in Him)

Over the next few weeks, we will be covering some major (though very basic) reasons to evangelize. Some people may have stronger giftings and desires in the area, but all are called to reach out and preach the message of Jesus: His Life, Death, and Resurrection! Two reasons to start: 1. There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy Fight

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 22, 2019

This message explores the command to contend, fight, persevere. It focuses on four areas of contention. Contend for the faith, purity, unity and effective ministry.

April 21, 2019 Pastor David Welch “A Holy Fight” Introduction I don’t know about you, but my parents frowned upon fighting. Turn the other cheek. Walk away. This morning I am here to encourage fighting. Not because I like fighting but because the Bible instructs us to fight. In case you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 1:28-29, Jude 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who's Number One In The Big Ten?

Contributed by Dale Miller on May 8, 2018

This sermon is a message about the conversation between Jesus and the teacher of the law who asked "Of all the commandments, which is most important?"

WHO’S NUMBER ONE IN THE BIG TEN? MARK 12;28-34 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving And Reciprocating Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 40 in our journey through John's Gospel. This message explores Jesus' command to love one another in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Receiving and Reciprocating Divine Love” John 15:9-17 I. The public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Not Wise In Your Own Eyes!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 22, 2015

Follow His rules and commandments meticulously so that you do not forfeit the blessings promised by God! Stick on to Him and His ways!

Do not deviate! Psalm 81:11 "But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” Pretty scary to read that God would give up on us! The Lord says: ‘I gave them over to their stubborn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Bible Says About Sex, And How To Obey It

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 18, 2014

a description of what the Bible says about sex, along with some practical advise about how to obey what God commands

What the Bible Says about Sex 1. THE ORIGIN of SEX God’s first commandment to human beings was “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”-a commandment to Adam and Eve to have sexual relations and make lots of kids who, in turn, are to have lots of kids. This is stated by God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Yourself Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2013

We cannot obey Jesus' command to "love your neighbor as yourself" until we learn how to love ourselves properly.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with two thought provoking questions: 1. Question #1: Do you love yourself? 2. Question #2: Should you love yourself? B. Do you remember Whitney Houston’s number one hit song called “Greatest Love of All”? 1. The chorus went like this: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayerful Waiting

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019

The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"follow"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2021

God commands us to follow Christ. What does it mean to follow? our text asks us to mimic or follow Christ.

John 1:43-51 Follow Events prior to today’s text • John the baptizer talks about the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred before me " follow him. • John says "Jesus is the Lamb of God", and is baptized by the baptizer, and God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

Humble Yourself Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 20, 2021

Humble life is part of a disciple, a command from the Lord himself. A proud heart is an abomination to the Lord, honour comes after humility.

There is a reward to anyone who humbles before God. Peter insists that we humble in the hand of God and not before humans. Christian Scholar and author C. S. Lewis, said, "a proud man is always looking down on things and people;" As a result, such people lose the opportunity to serve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:7-9, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Present And Prevent: In View Of The Lord’s Mercies

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 19, 2023

Romans 12 has two important commands for each and every believer. Paul gave two of them in the first two verses.

Introduction: Paul’s letter to the Romans is a classic piece of Scripture. Alva J, McClain and perhaps others noted how Paul made four basic divisions: condemnation, salvation, vindication, and exhortation. Chapter 12 begins the final section and indeed begins with a word of exhortation to these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Go

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Disciples live between two commands—called out from corruption and sent out for compassion—united in holiness, mission, and love.

Have you ever heard of the creature called a Push Me Pull You? It comes from the old Doctor Dolittle stories—a curious animal with a head at each end. Each head knows exactly which direction is right, and each pulls with conviction. The problem is they’re attached to the same body. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Revelation 18:4, Matthew 5:13-16, John 17:15-18, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deny Yourself Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus's command to deny oneself, encouraging believers to abandon their old ways and embrace the abundant life offered by Christ.

Good morning friends! I am excited to be with you today as we begin a brand new sermon series called “All In”! Now, maybe you have used these two words before to describe something in your life that you were doing. In my life, I’ve used them to describe a sport I played growing up. This principle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Abundant Life, Old Ways

Sermon Series: All In