Podcasts about Great Commandment

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.Is evangelism an obligation—or the natural overflow of a life filled with Jesus?Andrew Steier, founder of Always Going and author of Always Going, joins TS Wright for a practical conversation about developing an everyday faith that extends beyond the walls of the church.Andrew shares how growing up in a pastor's home led to a performative faith—and how encountering the emptiness of life without Christ eventually transformed his relationship with God. That experience became the foundation for helping Christians confidently live and share their faith.Andrew and TS discuss why evangelism and discipleship must work together. Before believers can effectively fulfill the Great Commission, they must first be formed through an intimate, continuing relationship with Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit.In this episode:Moving from performative Christianity to an authentic relationship with JesusWhy evangelism and discipleship are two sides of the same coinUnderstanding “overflow evangelism”Becoming an ambassador and reconciler for ChristHow spiritual formation prepares believers to share the gospelReplacing fear and obligation with invitation and joyCommunicating the gospel without confusing Christian terminologyUsing your personal testimony to glorify God and reach othersMeasuring spiritual growth through the fruit of the SpiritEight heart-check questions for everyday evangelismAndrew reminds us that evangelism is not merely a job, expectation, or obligation. It is an invitation to join God's mission—and an overflow of knowing and loving Jesus.Featured ScriptureMatthew 22:37–39Matthew 28:18–20Mark 12:29–312 Corinthians 5:18–20Galatians 5:22–23Colossians 11 Peter 2:91 Corinthians 13ResourcesLearn more about Andrew Steier: AlwaysGoing.orgExplore Overflow Evangelism: OverflowEvangelism.comLook for Andrew's book, Always GoingKeywordsAndrew Steier, Always Going, Overflow Evangelism, everyday evangelism, Christian evangelism, how to share the gospel, sharing your testimony, gospel conversations, Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, intimacy with Jesus, Holy Spirit empowerment, ambassador for Christ, ministry of reconciliation, Great Commission, Great Commandment, fruit of the Spirit, authentic Christian faith, overcoming fear of evangelism, evangelism training, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, Christian podcast, biblical discipleship, living on mission, personal testimony, sharing Jesus, faith outside the church, gospel communication, Christian witnessCall to ActionAre you ready to move from simply knowing the gospel to confidently sharing it? Visit OverflowEvangelism.com, explore Andrew Steier's resources, and get your copy of Always Going. Then follow the Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone who wants to become more confident in evangelism, and begin asking God for one gospel conversation this week.

Listen to this week's sermon, Community of Love preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 7:6-9.

Send Us Your Questions/Comments Each week Pastor Mark takes time to go deeper and talk about the week's message!  If you have questions you'd like him to answer or hear more about please send those in by texting us at the link in the show notes!You can also view video of this podcast and our Sunday sermons by visiting our YouTube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@lifehousemot A familiar verse can become background noise until life turns the volume back up. After Pastor Mark returns from vacation, we open Proverbs 3 and sit with the line many of us memorized long ago: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Not part of your heart. Not your Sunday-only heart. All of it. We talk about what it actually means to stop leaning on our own understanding and why Solomon's repeated “my son” carries the weight of someone pleading for the people he loves to walk in wisdom and find real life.From there, we get uncomfortably practical. “Acknowledge Him in all your ways” isn't a quick shout-out to God before you do what you already planned. It's a posture that reaches into your calendar, your relationships, your work ethic, and your finances. We dig into honoring the Lord with your wealth and firstfruits, why generosity is worship, and how giving God “seconds” with our time can quietly reveal where we're compartmentalizing faith. We also draw a clear line between God's promised blessing and the prosperity-gospel caricature, because Proverbs includes training and discipline, not a guarantee of easy days.Finally, we connect the dots across Scripture, from Joshua's “as for me and my house” to the Great Commandment, and we land where Proverbs ultimately points: Jesus Christ as the embodiment of wisdom, our confidence, and our peace when storms hit. If you want a simple next step, join us for the 31-day Proverbs reading plan, one chapter a day, and watch how it speaks into every area of life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

Listen to this week's sermon, Communion in Love preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Deuteronomy 6:4-5.

July 26, 2026 Daily Devotional: “All of Me”Mark 12:30-31 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength." The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these.” What does it really mean to love God with everything you are? Mark 12:30 calls us into a deeper, more complete devotion—one that touches every part of ourlives. Jesus provides the ultimate blueprint for our faith in this verse. He doesn't just ask for a portion of our time or our Sunday mornings; He asks for the entirety of our being. In Mark 12:30, Jesus answers a scribe's questionabout which commandment is the most important of all. Jesus delivers what is widely known as The Great Commandment. Jesus presents love for neighbor not merely as a good deed, but as the practical evidence of one's devotion to God. It is easy to claim a deep love for God in private or inside a place of worship, but love for others acts as the field test for whether that verticallove is real. Verse 30 is the source, and verse 31 is the overflow. Loving God wholeheartedly is the vertical dimension which changes our hearts replacingselfishness with divine grace, humility, and love. That transformation naturally flows outward toward other people in the horizontal dimension. Consider what this total surrender looks like across the four areas Jesus mentions. In heart by loving God with your emotions, passions, and desires. It means guarding your affections so that He remains your first love. In soul with your spiritual life and eternal essence. It involvesnurturing your relationship with Him in the quiet, hidden spaces of your life. In mind by loving God with your thoughts, intellect, and focus. It means taking "every thought captive" and allowing your mind to be renewed by His truth. In strength by loving God with your physical actions, energy, and resources. It is "faith with hands and feet," actively serving others and putting your love into practice. When we hold parts of ourselves back, we experience spiritual fatigue. But when we surrender all four areas, we find our lives beautifully centered. Loving God with everything we are doesn't mean we must be completely flawless; rather, it means we are completely yielded. At its core, this verse means that loving God is not a passive feeling or a ritualistic duty—it is an all-inclusive,whole-person devotion that engages every dimension of human existence. In short, loving God is the foundation for loving others, and loving others is thevisible evidence of loving God. When you love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, you begin to see other people through God's eyes—as individuals created in His image. Therefore, loving your neighbor becomes a direct expression of loving the Creator who made them. Ask yourself these questions today to see where you might be holding back. In which of these areas; in heart, soul, mind, and strength does your devotion feel thestrongest? Which area is the hardest for you to surrender to God's love?

The church was never meant to stay put. It was always meant to go. The Great Commandment, loving God with everything you have, is the foundation that makes the Great Commission possible. When we draw close to God, our hearts begin to align with His, and we start to see people the way He sees them. That overflow of love is what sends us out. Resistance along the way is not a stop sign. It is often a sign that something important is happening. And the Great Commission is not a one-time event. It is a lifestyle lived out through relationship, over time, again and again.

A marriage can be legally intact and still be dying. We start with that uncomfortable reality and then work through Exodus 20 to name the habits that quietly drain a relationship of friendship, passion, and trust, one small choice at a time. From an Uber story about a marriage that ended up on life support to the “final cut” moments couples never saw coming, we get honest about how conflict, sarcasm, stonewalling, and selfish priorities can function like slow-motion murder.Then we talk about adultery the way Jesus does in Matthew 5, not as a technical line you cross, but as a heart-level break in covenant. We address pornography, lust, and emotional affairs, and we also share real hope we've seen through counseling when God redeems what looks like a deal breaker. We get practical about boundaries and accountability, especially in a social media age where private messages and old relationships can quietly reopen doors that should stay shut.We move into “do not steal” as an entitlement mindset in marriage, where spouses start keeping score with money, time, and responsibilities. From there, “do not bear false witness” becomes a warning about the stories we tell about our spouse to friends and even to ourselves, plus three common lies that unhappy couples believe. We close with the tenth commandment and the poison of comparison, then offer the antidote: trusting God's provision and practicing gratitude, all summed up in the Great Commandment to love God and love your nearest neighbor, starting at home.Subscribe, share this with a couple who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you're going to apply this week.Support the showFor episode transcripts, click HERE.For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FBApple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave your review HERE.

By William Bradford - Marriage is a gift from God! Still, it takes effort and intentionality for two to become one.

Last week I made the comment that the only thing we are here to do, alive to do, is a be a witness for the Gospel. Today we continue our What Is? series by looking at what is the Great Commission and before we do, let’s look at the Great Commandment. Can we obey the great commandment without obeying the great commission? Can we love God, love our neighbor without the great commission? Why would that be a part of loving God and our neighbor?

Last week I made the comment that the only thing we are here to do, alive to do, is a be a witness for the Gospel. Today we continue our What Is? series by looking at what is the Great Commission and before we do, let’s look at the Great Commandment. Can we obey the great commandment without obeying the great commission? Can we love God, love our neighbor without the great commission? Why would that be a part of loving God and our neighbor?

The mission is the Great Commission (“Go”), Matt 28:19The means is the Great Commandment - passionately loving God and loving people.

What does it mean to be a friend of Jesus? In this Revival Sunday message, Pastor Dick Brogden challenges us to see missions not just as something the church supports, but as a response to friendship with Jesus. Teaching from John 15, Pastor Dick reminds us that Jesus has called us His friends, trusted us with His mission, and invited us to participate in bringing the gospel to the nations. With billions of people still unreached and thousands of people groups with little or no access to the gospel, the call of God is still urgent. This message unpacks what it means to give friendship back to Jesus by encouraging Him, defending Him, standing with Him, sharing His heart, and stewarding the trust He has placed in us. Pastor Dick also reminds us that God does not need perfect people to accomplish His mission. He uses weak, willing, Spirit-filled people who spend time with Jesus, humble themselves in prayer, and say yes to His call. Whether you are called to go, give, pray, support, or take a first step toward missions, this message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is worthy of our whole lives. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God can use them to make Jesus known. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay up to date with weekly messages from Venture Church. Timestamps 0:00 – YouTube Welcome from Pastor Brandon 0:18 – Invitation to Revival Night 0:42 – Introducing Pastor Dick Brogden 1:28 – Live Dead and the Mission to the Unreached 1:55 – John 15:11–16 3:29 – Love, Missions, and the Great Commission 3:55 – Fulfilling the Great Commission and the Great Commandments 4:20 – Understanding People Groups 5:14 – What Is an Unreached People Group? 5:40 – Frontier and Unengaged People Groups 6:32 – Trolling for Apostles 7:14 – Jesus Calls Us Friends 8:16 – Saint John in Exile 9:02 – Does God Need Our Friendship? 10:06 – The Wonder of Being a Friend of God 10:55 – Giving Friendship to Jesus 11:18 – Encouraging Our Friend Jesus 12:18 – Defending Our Friend Jesus 13:29 – Standing with Jesus 14:56 – The Cost of Standing with Jesus 16:07 – Offering Consolation to Jesus 16:25 – The Unreached World and the Heart of Jesus 17:24 – Friendship and Trust 18:13 – Jesus Has Trusted Us with His Mission 18:35 – The Mission Story of Scripture 19:45 – Trusted to Evangelize the World 20:13 – You Did Not Choose Me, But I Chose You 20:45 – God Uses the Weak and Foolish 21:43 – God's Spirit Lives in You 22:27 – The Power of the Holy Spirit Will Come Upon You 22:58 – How Can We Be Missionaries? 23:19 – Peter, John, and Being with Jesus 24:16 – God Uses Ordinary People 24:56 – The Assemblies of God and Missions 25:21 – Azusa Street and Humble Beginnings 26:34 – Humbling Ourselves in Prayer 27:24 – Power to Witness and Power for Holiness

The fastest way to find what you worship is to look at what gets your attention when life feels tight. David and Tracy Sellers start with a simple sense of wonder about the universe, then bring it home: the same God who designed the cosmos also designed marriage, and His plan is not limited to your past or your honeymoon memories. If you've ever felt like God's “rules” are heavy, we challenge that assumption with a different lens: His commandments are meant to protect, free, and realign our hearts.We connect the Great Commandment to the real world of marriage, where loving your “nearest neighbor” can be the hardest assignment of the week. Why is it easier to be kind at church than to be gentle under your own roof after disappointment, conflict, or betrayal? From there, we walk through the first three of the Ten Commandments with practical marriage application: putting God first instead of keeping Him on speed dial, recognizing modern idols like comfort, success, consumerism, and control, and seeing how idolatry quietly reshapes priorities, time, and intimacy.We also unpack “do not take the Lord's name in vain” as far more than avoiding a phrase. Our words, our tone, and the way we talk about our spouse can either strengthen our witness or sabotage it. With James 3 as a warning about the tongue, we point to a better starting place: asking God to change the heart so the mouth follows. If you want a biblically healthy marriage built on trust, obedience, and grace, this is a grounded next step. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more couples can find it.Support the showFor episode transcripts, click HERE.For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FBApple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave your review HERE.

Send us Fan MailUnconditional love gets talked about like it has no edges, but that kind of “anything goes” love can turn selfish and chaotic fast. Love has a shape. When we pay attention to Jesus' words and actions, a pattern emerges that you can actually practice in real life, from conflict and apology to courage, sharing, forbearance, and justice. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' teaching on love through John 14:15–21 and the Great Commandment. Together, they discuss what Christian maturity looks like when love is understood as a formative way of life rather than a mere sentiment or feeling. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the showFollow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright. 

The sermon outlines a vision for the church as a battleship dedicated to spiritual training rather than mere entertainment, emphasizing that true discipleship requires active participation and surrender. Drawing on personal anecdotes and biblical patterns like Jesus training the twelve and Paul mentoring Timothy, the speaker defines discipleship as an apprenticeship where believers learn to imitate Christ through close relationship with His Word and community. The central message urges listeners to move beyond passive attendance by embracing the Great Commandment to love God and neighbor, which naturally fuels commitment to the Great Commission of making other disciples. This process involves bearing the cost of following Jesus, allowing His character to rub off on them so they can effectively mentor others in turn. Ultimately, the goal is to transform attendees into battle-ready soldiers who replicate their faith, ensuring the gospel torch is passed faithfully to future generations. uestions This Message Answers What is a disciple of Jesus Christ? Why is discipleship more than simply attending church? What does it mean to "follow Jesus" today? How did Jesus make disciples in the New Testament? Why is discipleship about transformation rather than merely gaining knowledge? What is the difference between believing in Jesus and following Him as Lord? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Christ? How do the Great Commandment and the Great Commission work together? Why is loving God more important than simply modifying our behavior? Why is spending time in God's Word essential for spiritual growth? What is the role of mentors in Christian discipleship?

Main Text: Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) 34 But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" 37 And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets."Preaching Point: Jesus teaches us to measure genuine faith by how comprehensively we love God and how sincerely we love others.Teaching Points:Ask: What Does God Expect from Me? (vv. 34-36)Love God with All You've Got (vv. 37-38)Love the Person Next to You (vv. 39-40)Application Questions:Write down one observation or application you found helpful from this week's sermon. Why did it stand out to you?Read Deuteronomy 10:12–13 and 1 John 3:23. Although there are specific ways God asks us to love, how do these summaries help clarify your role as a Christian and simplify your understanding of God's general expectations for you? How might your daily decisions and commitments change if you viewed every decision through the lens of “how will this love God and love others?”Read Deuteronomy 6:4–5. What does it practically look like to love God with all your heart, soul, and strength?Which area of your life most clearly reveals a lack of wholehearted love for God right now?Read Deuteronomy 30:6. What hope does this passage give Christians concerning their ability to grow in love for God?How does God's promise to transform your heart encourage you to keep pursuing Him?Read John 15:12–13 and Mark 12:31. How would you honestly evaluate your love for all of the people God has placed around you?Make a list of ways Christ has loved you and ways you naturally care for yourself. How can you intentionally show those same kinds of love to others this week?Read 1 John 4:7–12 and 1 John 4:19–21. What do these passages teach about the connection between loving God and loving others?What areas of loving others have you neglected, avoided, or need to improve? What specific step can you take this week to improve in your love for those around you?

Christian love is the defining mark of discipleship, rooted in Christ's command to love one another as He has loved us. Drawing from Scripture, including 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13, and Jesus' teaching on the Great Commandment, love is not merely emotion but a disciplined, sacrificial commitment that surpasses the law while fulfilling it. John Calvin's threefold use of the law—its civil function, its normative role for believers, and its pedagogical purpose in revealing sin and driving us to Christ—shows how the law, when rightly understood through the lens of grace, becomes a mirror of God's holiness and a pathway to joy in the gospel. The Fifth Commandment, shows love as practical, relational, and embodied in duties of honor, obedience, and care within human relationships. Ultimately, through the Spirit, believers are freed from sin's power and enabled to fulfill the law's righteous requirements by living in the love that reflects God's very nature, culminating in a life of worship, joy, and eternal communion with God.

Jesus challenged the legalism of the religious establishment of His day. Pastor Mike Karns continues his expositional series in the Gospel of Mark.

Preaching Point: Jesus teaches us to measure genuine faith by how comprehensive we love God and how sincerely we love others. Text: Matthew 22:34-40 (ESV) The Great Commandment 34 But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”

Christian love is the defining mark of discipleship, rooted in Christ's command to love one another as He has loved us. Drawing from Scripture, including 1 John, 1 Corinthians 13, and Jesus' teaching on the Great Commandment, love is not merely emotion but a disciplined, sacrificial commitment that surpasses the law while fulfilling it. John Calvin's threefold use of the law—its civil function, its normative role for believers, and its pedagogical purpose in revealing sin and driving us to Christ—shows how the law, when rightly understood through the lens of grace, becomes a mirror of God's holiness and a pathway to joy in the gospel. The Fifth Commandment, shows love as practical, relational, and embodied in duties of honor, obedience, and care within human relationships. Ultimately, through the Spirit, believers are freed from sin's power and enabled to fulfill the law's righteous requirements by living in the love that reflects God's very nature, culminating in a life of worship, joy, and eternal communion with God.

Calvary Nexus' mission flows from the Great Commandments: to love God supremely, love neighbors as self, and the Great Commission to make disciples (who do likewise). Today, we will learn a process that will allow all of us to engage in this mission and grow in Christ.

Calvary Nexus' mission flows from the Great Commandments: to love God supremely, love neighbors as self, and the Great Commission to make disciples (who do likewise). Today, we will learn a process that will allow all of us to engage in this mission and grow in Christ.

In this series we’ve been asking some big theological questions, like: What is the Bible, What is God the Father, and what is God the Son, what is God the Holy Spirit. And over the past couple of weeks we looked at the questions What is Sin and Salvation and What is Eternal Security. Today we’re looking at another ‘What is…’ question—What is The Great Commandment—a question that is asked of and directly answered by Jesus Himself.

In this series we’ve been asking some big theological questions, like: What is the Bible, What is God the Father, and what is God the Son, what is God the Holy Spirit. And over the past couple of weeks we looked at the questions What is Sin and Salvation and What is Eternal Security. Today we’re looking at another ‘What is…’ question—What is The Great Commandment—a question that is asked of and directly answered by Jesus Himself.

Welcome to Greatheart's Table. Pull up a chair as we revisit an episode first aired in early 2022. My concern then as now is that as critical as evangelism and kingdom growth and the Great Commission are, none of that trumps the importance of the Great Commandment. We have, it seems to me, been dancing with the wrong partner. I'd love to know what you think. There is plenty of room around Greatheart's Table, so please invite others to join us. The podcast world is a densely populated space. We will go unnoticed without your help. Link to us on social media, and tell others about us on your platforms. Every bit helps. And do rate and review this podcast so I'll know how we are doing. Thanks! We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: Peter Adam, Speaking God's Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching Rob Edenfield is the Senior Pastor of Treasure Coast Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida.  Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

Go Love Together -  looks at the three “Greats” in the New Testament - The Great Commandment , the Great Commission, and the Great Collaboration. We are all familiar with the Great Commission and the challenge to “Go.” There has been much taught on the Great Commandment and the need to go with “Love.” But it is the last part of Jesus' mission – which was Jesus' final prayer – that we have forgotten. It's the Great Collaboration – that we are to go in love Together!

Go Love Together looks at the three “Greats” in the New Testament - The Great Commandment , the Great Commission, and the Great Collaboration. We are all familiar with the Great Commission and the challenge to “Go.” There has been much taught on the Great Commandment and the need to go with “Love.” But it is the last part of Jesus' mission – which was Jesus' final prayer – that we have forgotten. It's the Great Collaboration – that we are to go in love Together! Check out week two of Go Love Together

Go Love Together looks at the three “Greats” in the New Testament - The Great Commandment , the Great Commission, and the Great Collaboration. We are all familiar with the Great Commission and the challenge to “Go.” There has been much taught on the Great Commandment and the need to go with “Love.” But it is the last part of Jesus' mission – which was Jesus' final prayer – that we have forgotten. It's the Great Collaboration – that we are to go in love Together! Check out week one of Go Love Together

Summary: Our hearts were designed to find satisfaction by delighting in God. In fact, satisfying our heart in this way is the foundational starting point for our mission. God has designed life so that our heart loves must be ordered properly. The first commandment and Great Commandment are about giving God first place in our affections—“Have no gods before me.” “Love me with all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength.” We were created to be worshippers, to delight ourselves in the Lord—to find pleasure in praising God's moral beauty.In fact, Peter tells us that the purpose of our redemption is to fulfill our created role first and foremost as worshippers. Peter writes, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Pet 2:9). Nehemiah 12 is the story of God's people celebrating God and proclaiming his excellencies. From it we remember again how to keep our heart properly aligned by filling our heart with the joy of praising him For Further Prayerful Thought. Why do we not devote ourselves more to delighting ourselves in him?Nehemiah inspired thankfulness to God in his people's hearts for what God had done (enabling them to complete the wall in 53 days) by having them physically walking on the wall they built. How can we, as Christians, do a better job of setting our focus on what God has done for us?What else stood out to you about this joyful worship celebration planned by Nehemiah?For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues click here.To make an online contribution to enable others to hear about the podcast: (Click link and scroll down to bottom left)

The Great Commandment & The Great CommissionWhat happens when the joy of following Jesus meets the call to go?In this message, we explore the powerful connection between the Great Commandment—loving God and loving people—and the Great Commission—going and making disciples. These aren't separate ideas; they are deeply intertwined. When love is the foundation, sharing our faith becomes a natural overflow, not a heavy obligation.If you've ever felt unsure, awkward, or overwhelmed about sharing your faith, you're not alone. The first disciples felt it too. But Jesus' encouragement remains the same: trust Him, live with intention, and let love lead the way.In this sermon, we unpack:-What it really means to “go” in everyday life-How to walk alongside others in authentic discipleship-Why love is the driving force behind mission-Practical, natural ways to share your faith without pressure-This message is an invitation to shift from fear to freedom—to see people as people, not projects, and to trust God with the outcome.This week's challenge: Think of one person. What's one small, loving step you can take toward them?To support the ministry of Melbourne Inclusive Church go to: www.michurch.org.au/giveMelbourne Inclusive Church boldly and proudly proclaims Christ's equal love for all people regardless of their ability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, gender, race, ethnicity, or culture.Melbourne Inclusive Church is part of the EMI Global family of churches.

In this powerful message, Pastor Peter announces a divine season of spiritual renewal and the nearness of the Lord, inviting the church to move beyond a "spirit of sameness" and embrace a fresh move of God. As the community begins "Seek Week," a dedicated time of prayer and fasting, listeners are encouraged to trade natural distractions for time "feasting on the Lord" to gain mental sharpness and spiritual momentum. Grounded in Psalm 103:5, Pastor Peter explains that God desires to renew our youth like the eagles, providing a buoyant, missionary spirit that rejects lethargy and weariness, regardless of one's age. This teaching challenges us to return to the "ancient path" of the gospel, becoming a community that fulfills the Great Commandment to love God and the Great Commission to reach those far from Him (Mark 16:15). Ultimately, we are called to draw near to God with a holy awe, trusting that His presence will revitalize our lives, our families, and our entire region.

In this episode of "Faith & Practice," Dr. Pipa and Pastor Groff handle a diverse array of questions pertaining to the history of the Presbyterian Church in America, the book of Philemon, justification by faith, Native American history before the introduction of the gospel, the regulative principle of worship, ministry best practices, and Natural Law. Questions include: - Did God ever send a prophet or apostle to preach the gospel to the Native Americans before Christopher Columbus? If not, why did God wait until 1492 to bring the gospel to the Americas? Did God condemn all Native Americans until the gospel was preached to them? Did they possess faith in God sufficient for salvation prior to their reception of the gospel? - Is the regulative principle of worship somewhat self-defeating since the Bible never explicitly teaches the regulative principle of worship? - What are some best practices for encouraging young ministers? - What have you found is the most convincing argument to answer those who say Natural Law (concerning morality) is separate from God's moral law as summarized in the Ten Commandments, and further summarized in the two Great Commandments to Love God and Love Neighbor? - Can we find the doctrine of justification by faith alone in the letter of Paul to Philemon? - What do you make of the claim that the PCA was founded to be a "broadly reformed/big tent" denomination?

Message by: Scott Treadway In the Great Commandment, Jesus invites us to love God "with all our minds", yet so much of church life resists thinking deeply about faith. What we believe and why we believe it is rarely questioned or challenged, perhaps for fear of getting it wrong or being judged. This message frees us to enjoy the journey of our God-given mind as our faith stretches and grows by thinking, reasoning, learning, and even questioning. For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

In this message, Pastor Mark Butler unpacks three foundational pillars that shape a strong and enduring walk with God. He begins with The Great Commitment, revealing how our ability to stay steady through life's pressures is directly tied to understanding God's unwavering commitment to us. From there, he moves into The Great Commission, challenging believers to move beyond passive faith and embrace their role in reaching others with the Gospel in everyday life. Finally, he brings it all together with The Great Commandment, calling us back to the heart of it all, loving God fully and loving people authentically.

Spurgeon speaks of the greatest commandment of all, yet one we scarcely discuss. After telling the beauty of the law, he reminds us that we in no way can keep it. Be sure to listen to the very end!

To serve and "love thy neighbor" is the essence of joy and will prepare us to meet God. All of us can do something, and most of us more than we are doing. Click here to see the speech page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. But it seems like the mind part of that gets left out. More than just strictly an emotional thing, loving God involves loving Him with our mind as well.

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THINGS WORTH KEEPING - Matthew 5:31-48 I. Keep Your Marriage; vs.31-32 II. Keep Your Word; vs.33-37 III. Keep Your Cool; vs.38-42 IV. Keep the Great Commandment; vs.43-48 Jesus speaks on the problem of divorce, the importance of integrity, the pursuit of peace and the high calling to love.

What is our most important duty? From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark, today R.C. Sproul reminds us that we're not to love God simply for the gifts and benefits we receive from His hand—but we're to love Him for who He is in Himself. Get R.C. Sproul's commentary on the gospel of Mark with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the Mark commentary ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Are you subscribed to Renewing Your Mind on YouTube? Subscribe today and turn on notifications to receive each day's episode: https://www.youtube.com/@rymradio   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

What does it really mean to live sent? In this message, we explore how mission doesn't start with going far; it starts with loving close. Jesus built His mission through ordinary people who were willing to show up, stay faithful, and be present in everyday life. From the Great Commandment to the Great Commission, this teaching challenges the idea that mission is only for professionals and reminds us that every follower of Jesus is sent; into homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and beyond. Learn how proximity shapes influence, why obedience matters more than outcomes, and how faithful presence can change lives over time.2.8.2026 - Message 4

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In this episode of No Compromise Radio, Pastor Mike explores the biblical narrative of Mary and Martha from Luke 10:38–42 to provide a framework for healthy Christian ministry. Addressing pastors and laypeople alike, Mike warns that losing focus on Jesus leads to "ministry burnout," resentment, and a "pity party" mentality. He contrasts Martha’s "distracted" service with Mary’s "good portion"—the countercultural act of sitting at the Lord's feet as a disciple. By linking this passage to the Great Commandments, the episode argues that while service is necessary, the primary "means of grace" must be prioritized to sustain a life of faith and prevent ministerial frustration. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dqD63RpSLaY Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions) 

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What does it really mean to have a radical focus on Jesus? Many of us believe the right things and stay connected to church, yet our lives can feel blurry and unfocused. In this message, Pastor AK Kuruvilla explores why focusing on Jesus is foundational to a well-lived life and how loving Him is always expressed through obedience. By looking at the Great Commandment and the Great Commission, we are reminded that following Jesus is not about extremes but about exclusive allegiance. • A radical focus on Jesus is the root of how we live, love, and follow Him• Loving Jesus is evidenced by obedience, even when it's difficult• Discipleship happens in the gap between knowing truth and living it outKey Scriptures:Matthew 22:36–40Matthew 28:18–20John 14:15–23Colossians 2:6–7Psalm 16:1–11Ask yourself where your focus may have drifted and what obedience to Jesus looks like in this season of life. Commit to growing alongside others by stepping into biblical community, and share this message with someone who desires a life centered on Christ.Bayou City Fellowship Spring Branch Campus | AK Kuruvilla | January 18, 2026https://linktr.ee/bayoucityfellowship

By Ron Davenport - In this message we explore how John used the word agape and the examples of the actions of God and Jesus Christ to define what agape is.