Podcasts about greatest command

Find the accompanying PowerPointHere. The Greatest Command, by Drew Gibbs. 2/22/2026 Sunday AM Sermon.

Sunday morning message from Pastor John.

Included Music: Here's My Heart, Let Others See Jesus in You, The Solid Rock, Let's Just Praise the Lord, Sing to the King, The Perfect Wisdom of Our God, and Wherever He Leads I'll Go Message Title: Fulfilling the Greatest Command  Text: 1 John 4:7-21 Take Home Point: The one who loves God also loves others.Special Note: Due to a brief technical issue a few minutes of the message was not recorded. This unrecorded time has been removed from this episode.

Loving Upward and Outward

2023-03-13 - Our Greatest Command： Mark 12_28-44 [fxm02WQgTLo] by Salvador Flores III

Matt. 22:34-38. 11/23/25.  An expositional sermon from the gospel of Matthew.

The Greatest Command — Mark 12:28–34 Culture of Gospel One of the things we want as a church is to grow in our ability to share about Jesus with those who don't know Jesus. Use this summary statement to share with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus: “Jesus isn't inviting you into cold religion or a list of demands—He's inviting you into the kind of love that reshapes your life from the inside out. The God of the universe doesn't want your performance; He wants your heart. Sermon Summary Introduction Coleton opens by naming the central question every follower of Jesus must answer: What matters most to God?  Not: What matters most to Christians, churches, or religious culture… but what matters most to God Himself. Jesus answers that question directly in Mark 12. And Coleton's goal is simple: To show what God values most. To show why it matters. To show what this means for our church and for each person individually. 1. What Matters Most to God? Mark 12:29–30 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 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 most important thing to God is that you love Him.  Not that you serve Him. Not that you behave correctly. Not that you meet moral standards. Not that you avoid sin. Love is the highest command. What Most People Think Matters Most to God Coleton names the most common assumptions Christians carry: “God mostly wants me to get saved.” “God mostly wants me to stop sinning.” “God mostly wants me to pray more, read more, go to church more.” “God mostly wants me to serve the poor, give money, volunteer, or be more missional.” All important. But not most important. Jesus' Rebuke of Ephesus—Proof That Good Works ≠ Love Revelation 2:2–5 “I know your deeds… Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first… Repent.” This church was doctrinally strong. Morally clean. Active in service. Enduring hardship. Doing everything “right.”  And Jesus still says: You do not love Me anymore.  And failing to love Him is so serious that Jesus warns: “If you do not repent, I will remove your lampstand.” God cares more about your affection for Him than the actions you perform in His name. Key Point Doing things for God is not the same as loving God. 2. Why This Matters: Love for God Shapes Who You Become One of the main reasons this is the greatest command is because love is what transforms you. God wants His people to be: Compassionate Generous Sacrificial Humble Pure Joyful Loving toward neighbor and enemy But these things don't come from effort or trying harder. They grow naturally out of love. Illustration: Coleton and Rainey's Early Relationship When they were dating long-distance: He drove 8 hours overnight just to spend a few hours with her. He wrote letters daily. He spent money he didn't have to buy her meals and gifts. He thought about her constantly. Why?  Not because she handed him a list of rules.  Because he loved her. Love makes sacrifice a joy.  Love makes devotion natural.  Love makes obedience a delight. This Is What God Wants With You When you love Him… Spending time with Him becomes natural. Sacrificing for Him becomes joy. Worship becomes expression, not obligation. Caring for the poor flows from His heart in yours. Sin loses its power because your love is captured elsewhere. Spurgeon Quote (used by Coleton) “Jesus loved you when you lived carelessly… when you were hiding your every sin… even when you were at hell's gate… Think of His great love towards you… and your love will grow.” Why Other Commands Aren't “Most Important” Because all of them grow out of the soil of love for God.  Love is the tree—everything else is fruit. 3. What This Means for Our Church Coleton gives a strong pastoral warning:  Churches die not because culture changes or neighborhoods shift.  Churches die when they stop loving Jesus. Revelation 2 Revisited Jesus says to Ephesus: “If you do not repent, I will remove your lampstand.” Meaning: I will remove your church.  Not Satan. Not culture.  Jesus Himself. Why?  Because a church that doesn't love Jesus can't represent Jesus. A church that doesn't love Him… Won't love people the way He does. Won't reflect His character. Won't look like Him. Won't be shaped into His image. Won't show the world what God is like. Coleton's Burden He described visiting dying churches—churches with excuses: “The neighborhood changed.” “Young people don't want church.” “Culture is too secular.” No.  The lampstand was removed. He says: “I do not want us to be a church He removes.”  We cannot simply be a church that does many things for God.  We must be a church that loves God. 4. How Do We Grow in Love for God? Jesus tells Ephesus: “Do the things you did at first.” — Revelation 2:5 Coleton's Example: Relearning Love Three years into their relationship, he and Rainey “fell out of love.”  Counselor's advice: “Go do the things you did at first.” Jesus says the same:  Return to: The places you prayed. The songs that once moved you. The Scriptures that once awakened your heart. The memories of grace that once fueled your love. The habits you had when your heart was alive. What Were You Doing When You First Loved Him? Coleton gave examples: Marveling that He forgave you. Tears during worship songs. Hours in Scripture. Memorizing verses. Sharing the gospel with everyone. Private prayer retreats. Celebrating your spiritual birthday. Teaching or serving with joy. Returning to the place where you first believed. Biblical Foundation 1 John 4:19 “We love because He first loved us.” Love grows by remembering His love toward you. Conclusion The most important thing to God is not that you serve Him, work for Him, or perform for Him.  He wants your heart. He wants your love. Ask Him: “Remind me of who I was when You saved me.” “Help me love You again the way I once did.” “Grow my love for You this year more than last year.” And as love grows, life follows. Discipleship Group Questions When you think about what God wants most from you, what is your instinctive answer—and how does Jesus' teaching challenge that? Can you identify a time in your life when your love for God felt stronger or more alive? What were you doing in that season? Which “good works” in your life are you tempted to mistake for love? How can you reorder them so they flow from affection instead of obligation? What first steps can you take this week to “do the things you did at first”? How would our church change if our primary goal became loving Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength?

Chris Cipollone, author of "Here to Love: Recapturing the Centrality of Jesus' Greatest Command," shares about claiming the Truth of Christ and living in light of it. Ravi Jain, author of "The Liberal Arts Tradition: A Philosophy of Christian Classical Education," outlines the gift it is to have our imagination shaped by Christ. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Matthew 22-25 - Matthew 22:34-46: When Jesus was asked what mattered most—His answer was stunningly simple: Love God. Love people. In a world of endless debates and distractions, Jesus brings us back to the heart of true faith: wholehearted love that integrates every part of who we are.This week, we'll explore what it really means to love God with all our heart, soul and mind—and to love our neighbours as ourselves. How do we live out that love in a world that often rewards division and self-interest? What does Jesus' question about the Messiah reveal about who He truly is and the kind of love He calls us to embody?Join us at 9am or 11am as we rediscover that the greatest command is not a rule to follow, but a relationship to live—rooted in the One who loved us first. Bring a friend!

Deuteronomy 6:4-25: The Greatest Command Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Pastor Thomas Hwang  

Deuteronomy 6:4-25: The Greatest Command Deuteronomy 6:4-25 Pastor Thomas Hwang  

Justin Wesbrooks - The Greatest Command by Amarillo Church of Christ Sermons

In this episode, we dive into the Democrats' denial of their own past support for health care access for undocumented immigrants—even as the Congressional Budget Office projects $200 billion in savings from ending those very provisions. From George Orwell's warnings about ignoring reality to Senator Jeanne Shaheen's Fox News stumble, we explore how politics has shifted from debates on policy to battles over truth itself. Along the way, we tackle media spin, “alternative facts,” and the dangerous consequences of distorting reality—plus a bizarre viral Halloween display and the latest controversy shaking South Carolina's leadership.

Friday - The Greatest Command, pt. 5 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Thursday - The Greatest Command, pt. 4 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Wednesday - The Greatest Command, pt. 3 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Tuesday - The Greatest Command, pt. 2 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

Monday - The Greatest Command, pt. 1 by Emmanuel Baptist Church, San Jose, CA

“What's the one thing?” That's the beginning of many questions asked of those who are successful or at the top of their given profession. Whether it's in business, marriage, athletic performance, or just general success and happiness. The question usually gets asked something like this: “What's the one thing you did, know, or feel that got you to where you are?” “What's the one thing I need to do, know, or feel to get me to where you are?” “What's the most important piece of advice you've been given or can give to someone who wants to be successful?” Sometimes the answers are a treasure, while others could be trash, depending upon the person's values and worldview. Jesus was asked that “one thing” question. An expert in the Old Testament law witnessed Jesus verbally sparring with religious leaders. Impressed with how Jesus handled His accusers and their questions, the expert had to know something for himself. He approached Jesus and asked, “Which command is the most important of all?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus perceived his sincerity and gave the man a clear, concise answer. Their interaction has fascinated preachers, philosophers, princes, and even paupers since it occurred. The post THE GREATEST TRUTHS OF ALL TIME- The Greatest Command (YOU-Fal'25, Study 1, Session 5) appeared first on YOU.

Session 5 of The Greatest Truths of All Time

In this part 2 episode, I am concluding our dive into the book of Mark, where Jesus gives us the Greatest Command of loving God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Specifically speaking to the mind and our strength, we will explore how God can redeem our negative thoughts, restore our imaginations to glorify Him, and what it looks like to commit every gift and talent we've been given as an act of love and worship to the Lord. Queue up part 1 if you haven't tuned into that episode yet! LOGOS LINK: https://www.logos.com/kirby-kelly ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji PRINT OUT MY FREE "SHAME CYCLE WORKSHEET" HERE: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/shamecycleworksheet CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly For 10% off of Faithful Counseling, and to start your healing journey today, go to: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly To sponsor a child in need alongside me with Compassion International, go to: https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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What is the Greatest command?

Tyler Freeman | August 24, 2025

Rev Calum M Smith preaches on Mark 12:28-34

Pastor Terrence Young Mark 12:24-27Mark 12:28Matthew 23:27-28Mark 12:29-30 “God is never satisfied with anything less than the devotion of our whole life for the whole duration of our lives”. Sinclair Ferguson Mark 12:31-33Leviticus 19:18Leviticus 19:34John 13:34-35 “Relationships are hard, especially when you put expectations on others you wouldn't put on yourself.” Erica Young Mark 12:34Romans 5:6-8 “We see our Christian lives as buckets instead of pipes. Let me explain. A bucket is designed to collect something, let's say water. If

THE IDIOT'S GUIDE: In this series, Clay discusses all the current hot-button issues of today that also existed in the first church in Corinth, Greece. The Apostle Paul wrote the letter known as 1st Corinthians to address some very disturbing trends that were threatening the very existence of that church, and these same trends plague us today. Learn about this program's sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shepherds.edu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.equinoxglobalmissions.org

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Sermon on the Mount E33 – The final teaching in the main body of the Sermon on the Mount is commonly known as the Golden Rule: do to others what you would have them do to you. Jesus says that all of the Law and Prophets—everything he has come to fulfill—are contained in this one statement. How? In this episode, Tim and Jon unpack what many consider Jesus' most famous teaching. Join us as we examine how the Golden Rule fits into the intentional design of the Sermon on the Mount, reinforcing the central theme of how God's desires reshape our own. TimestampsChapter 1: The Golden Rule as a Compass (00:00-9:55)Chapter 2: The Complex Motivation of the Human Heart (9:55-36:21)Chapter 3: Establishing a Heavenly Kingdom (36:21-50:27)Chapter 4: What's Next? (50:27-55:09)Referenced ResourcesCheck out Tim's library here.You can experience our entire library of resources in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show MusicOriginal Sermon on the Mount music by Richie KohenBibleProject theme song by TENTS“Will You Play With Me?” -=by Lalinea“Lakes” by sero“Ecstasy” by MILANOShow CreditsStephanie Tam is the lead producer for today's show. Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also provided the sound design and mix for today's episode. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Today's hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones, and Tim Mackie is our lead scholar. Special thanks to Michael Helmy and to Dan Gummel for supporting and commissioning this episode.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Sermon Direct Link 8/11/24 Rev. Clint Smith God's First and Greatest Command (Matthew 22:34-45; Mark 12:28-32; Luke 10:25-37) Since Adam, every human has had a sinful and rebellious nature against God. Throughout Scripture, God has ... Read More The post God's First and Greatest Command (Matthew 22:34-45; Mark 12:28-32; Luke 10:25-37) appeared first on Town Creek Baptist Church.

Ancient Landmark series covers three in this one dialogue Jesus had with a wise scribe of the law. What is the greatest commandment? Jesus gives us more than we ask. He repeats an ancient landmark of His day and another law of God. Will we hear the words of the Teacher? Mark 6:28-34 and Deuteronomy … Continue reading Greatest Command →

1. The Test: What is the Greatest Command? (34-36) 2. The First Answer: Love God Above All (37-38) 3. The Second Answer: Love Your Neighbor (39) 4. The Summary: All Depends on These Two (40)

Luke 10:25-42Speaker: Dr. David Fleer

by Reagan McClenny

This week, we dig into one of the most famous commandments in the Bible. In fact, Jesus called it the greatest one. This commandment is so important that etching it in stone wasn't enough; God wanted it written on His people's hearts! Pastor Connor Kraus discusses what it means to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strength. He also talks about how we can surround ourselves and our families with reminders of this greatest commandment.Our hosts this week discuss the sermon with a special focus on details Connor had to cut Sunday and whether it's ever too late to start teaching your kids about these principles. Oh, and Jason shares the answer he got to last week's podcast question about talking on the phone while driving.If you would like to watch the video podcast, find us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhDfGn0zfzi6XjcKkSVcFAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovertbcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/topekabiblechurchWebsite: https://www.discovertbc.com/

Sunday Sermon- February 25 2024: "the Bible tells us: the Greatest Command" Mark 12:28-40 Joshua Pollock

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