Sermons on Wall Around Commandments:

Building Your Rock Pile

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2004

Israel was commanded to pile 12 stones after they crossed over Jordan as a memorial to God’s deliverance. What kind of rocks are we piling up as a memorial for future generations should Jesus tarry?

BUILDING YOUR ROCK PILE Joshua 3:14-17; 4:1-7 Life is a journey. With each passing day we are drawing nearer to the time when we must cross over Jordan, the river of death. As I grow older I cannot help but think about what that day will be like. What will that passage from this life into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For The Present Troubles And The Joy Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 4, 2021

This message focuses around the events of John 14:1-6 when Jesus was preparing his disciples for the events ahead of them that night, throughout life, and preparing for heaven.

PREPARING FOR THE PRESENT TROUBLES, AND THE JOY OF HEAVEN John 14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ September 20, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/6YY1guN-YIs I) JESUS WAS PREPARING THEM FOR THE EVENTS AHEAD THAT NIGHT. 1) Let not your hearts be troubled (14:1a.) A) In one sense there ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 14:15-27, Revelation 21:16, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Closer To God

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013

This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Central Assembly Must Be A Soul-Winning Church

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: For some time now, our church missions statement has been, "A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will Grow A Great Church.

Intro: For some time now, our church missions statement has been, "A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will Grow A Great Church." It's a catchy slogan, but it's more than that-IT'S THE TRUTH! In recent days, God has been dealing with my heart about the future of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021

Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You've Got A Friend Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 8, 2009

As David’s world begins to crumble around him, his friends begin to show up and lend their support. A true friend is someone who comes in when the whole world has gone out.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with a couple of stories that illustrate a contrast in friendship. B. The story is told of a man who came home to find two little girls on the steps of his appartment building. Both were crying uncontrollably; shedding big tears. 1. Thinking they might be hurt, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Voting And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024

Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples And Miracles Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 18, 2014

Jesus calls the first disciples and they willingly follow Him, but there is MUCH more to see in the powerful chapter about how Jesus interacts with those around Him as God's true servant.

Disciples and Miracles Mark 1:16-45 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” who acts, immediately -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Brother (Neighbor)” Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that it is impossible to be a Christian with out love for your brother and neighbor. We are commanded in the epistle to the Hebrew Christian’s, to …Keep on Loving our Brothers.

“LOVING YOUR BROTHER (NEIGHBOR)” TEXT: 1 John 4:19-21; Luke 17:3-4;Psalms 55:12-14;Luke 10: 5-9 INTRO: For the past several weeks we have been exploring the traits of a REAL Christian. We have examined the following: · R-Righteous Lifestyle · E-Evangelical Passion · A-Authentic Walk That now ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Will I Forsake You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 20, 2018

God’s people were assured that God would be with them, that He would never forsake ANYONE who feared Him & kept His commandments.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Hebrews 13:1-6; Deuteronomy 31:8 ILL. I wish you could have known Bessie Hanna. She was a long-time member of Central Christian Church in Brownsville, TX, & was 95 years old when she died. Bessie was a lovely & loving person. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6, Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Created Male And Female! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 6, 2022

If god didn't create male and female, He couldn't give the command to be fruitful and multiply; the world sinning against God today!

We read from the Gospel of John, In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men……. The Word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Example Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of loving God and people, focusing on Jesus's teachings and examples of impartial and intentional love, as part of a 4-week series on "The Greatest Commandment".

Welcome back to our 4-week series Love God; Love People… Where, you guessed it, we’re talking all about loving God and loving people. Last week, we took a look at where this instruction comes from and why it’s called “The Greatest Commandment.” We also took a look at the specific verses where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Impartial Love, Intentional Love, Christ's Example

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Relationship Over Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2018

In Jesus' interaction with the Teacher of the Law, he teaches us to love God first and foremost, draw from that love to love others around us, and trust our lives to the author of love.

Mark 12:28-34 Our tax code, at the most conservative count, takes up 2,652 pages. If you add to it the tax law and past cases, you come up with over 74,000 pages! All trying to get us to do the right thing. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees and teachers of the Law took the 613 Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:20, Leviticus 19:18, John 15:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:28-34, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Man

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Can you honestly say that you are living a life that is different from the world around you? Can you honestly say that your life displays Jesus Christ to the world?

Opening Illustration: Story of Pastor David Wilkerson reached out to the gangs of New York in the hood, even risking his own life for bringing gang leaders like Nicky Cruz to Jesus Christ. He never lost heart. Introduction: This morning as we delve into Ephesians 4 by flagging the all-important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2014

The parable confronts us with the demand to make a decision concerning the command just give by Jesus. Are we, or are we not, going to love our neighbor as our self.

LUKE 10: [25-] 29-37 [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE GOOD SAMARITAN [1 John 3:18] Few people really understand US Internal Revenue Service income tax regulations and for good reason. According to Forbes magazine, in 2013 tax codes surpassed four million word mark. In fact, the tax codes have become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist