Sermons on What Does God Require:

#10 Understanding Love: The Role Of Mercy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2016

This is lesson #10 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. What does God require? This lesson demonstrates how important MERCY is. We must renew our hearts of love and compassion because MERCY is needed.

#10 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MERCY BRINGS TOGETHERNESS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Illustration: I have two ice cubes frozen together, I have two pads of butter melted together. LOVE UNDERSTANDS THATTHE CONTINUATION OF LOVE HINGES ON MERCY... Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly love ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Requirements Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

If we are going to follow Jesus' call to Make Disciples, we need to know what is required of us as his disciples.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 16. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 16, we’ll read verse 24. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read our ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does It Take To Win

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000

A sermon about finishing well

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN Hebrews chapter 12 AND VERSE 15 SAYS - SEE TO IT THAT NO ONE MISSES THE GRACE OF GOD AND THAT NO BITTER ROOT GROWS UP TO CAUSE TROUBLE AND DEFILE MANY. The last few Sundays we have looked at a number of themes in Hebrews. 1FAith - courage - endurance. checking our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Does This Milestone Mean?” Series

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 17, 2024

Today as we mark the celebration of the milestone of 50 years let’s answer the question that Joshua predicted his people would ask when they saw that pile of stones next to the Jordan River.

Although we no longer use literal stones to mark the miles along our roads and highways, we all understand the reference to “milestones.” Tracing their history back to the Roman Empire when they were called “miliarium” they were used to mark distances along their vast network of roads. Yes, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What A Father Does ...

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 14, 2008

Fathers - 1) Honor Yourself; 2) Honor Family; 3) Honor God.

What a Father Does Ephesians 6:4 … Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS: A. Father’s Day .. Today is Father’s Day. 1. Observe . This day we honor and remember those men in our lives who are or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Requirement

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Now the two things which anger God the most is the worship of other gods by God’s people and injustice and our lack of response to it. Our Scripture today is about anger regarding injustice.

The Great Requirement Nehemiah 5:1-13 If you want to learn what a person is really like, ask three questions: What makes them laugh? What makes them weep? What makes them angry? It’s the last of these questions which catch us off guard as Christians. One of the calls to the Christian life is to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Doth The Lord Require Of Thee

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 13, 2021

God has brought a charge against His people, and the charge is the same that He brings to us today. Their religion and their worship had become nothing but emptiness and meaningless rituals. All of it had become unrelated to their character and unrelated to their daily life.

They were deeply religious. They were very faithful in performing the acts of worship, but they were empty and meaningless. They had no affect whatsoever on the character of those who worship and on their daily walk and activities. As we go through this life serving God, we need to be careful not ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

What God Does In Psalms 37

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 10, 2011

God shows his power in Psalms 37.

WHAT GOD DOES IN PSALMS 37 22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. 24Though he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

Leading People To Greatness - The Character Required Series

Contributed by W F on Feb 1, 2006

We are all leaders somewhere - in the home, at work, at college, in the neighborhood etc. What kind of character does God require of a leader then?

LEADING PEOPLE TO GREATNESS Part 1: “The Character Required” “Go and make disciples of all nations ...” (Matthew 28:19a) INTRODUCTION What kind of character do we need if we are to lead others well? If we are to lead people to greatness – what kind of people do we need to be? Let’s look at three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: *other

What Does Dad Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

Fathers’s day - equal time for fathers

What does dad want for father’s day? Luke 15:11-32 Let’s start with a little trivia this morning. What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mother’s day! It seems that on mother’s day everyone wants to call home and check in. What do you think happens on father’s day? Any one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

That's What He Does PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2025

Trusting God’s presence and power enables us to face life’s giants with courage, knowing victory comes not by our strength but by His.

Friends, some days feel like valley mornings. The ground is dewy, the air is cool, and yet a shout echoes across the field—a taunt that rattles your resolve. Bills that won’t budge. A diagnosis that won’t back down. A regret that won’t release its grip. We know the scene. We’ve heard the voice. And ...read more

Topics: God's Provision, Divine Help, Faith

What Does Walking With God Mean? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 25, 2025

Scriptures inspire and encourage you to deepen your walk with God...

Walking with God is a biblical concept that refers to a personal, intimate relationship with God, where an individual seeks to follow God's will, obey His commands, and cultivate a deep sense of trust, faith, and communion with Him. Few Examples of Walking with God: Praying regularly: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, Galatians 5:16-26, John 14:21

What Does It Take To Be Transformed?

Contributed by Chris Beam on Sep 11, 2015

A look at the process God often uses in helping us to become the kind of people He wants for us to be.

What Does It Take to be Transformed? Genesis 32:22-32 
Gladys Dunn was new in town and decided to visit the church nearest to her new apartment. She enjoyed the pretty sanctuary and the singing by the congregation, but the sermon went on and on. Worse, it wasn't very interesting. Glancing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

What God's Love Does Not Do

Contributed by Andy Brenton on Aug 26, 2014

God is love, but God is not love ALONE! God is a jealous God and a God of wrath. Therefore, there are some things that God cannot do even though His love for us is so great. If God were to accept the things discussed, it would go against His very nature.

WHAT GOD’S LOVE DOES NOT DO! “Rom. 5:6-8” A. The Word “Love” Is Used About 400 Times In The Bible. 1. Love Ties Us To Our Relationship With God. 2. John 3:16 GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD 3. John 14:15 IF WE LOVE HIM, WE WILL KEEP… B. Love Is Often ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ