Results of Failing to Love God, Matt 22:35-40

This sermon is on the results of failing to love God.  Our text is Matt 22:35-40.  However, we will check some other references in the Bible to see the results of failing to love God.   The first and great commandment is to love the Lord.  This commandment hasn’t changed. ...

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What God Wants, Matt 22:36-38

VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON This time of year some family members and friends are asking each other, “What do you want for Christmas?”  Have you ever thought to ask God what he wants… and I don’t mean what he wants for Christmas, but what...

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What We Ought To Do, Eph 6:18-24

Paul, in his closing remarks in his letter to the Ephesians, Eph 6:18-24, asks for prayer, mentions that he is sending Tychicus to them, and blesses them with peace and grace.  In these closing remarks, he shows us what we ought to do.  We ought to:  Pray always in the...

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Dispelling Fear, Ps 56:11

In Ps 56:11, David said, “In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.”  He didn’t say, “Though I am afraid what man can do unto me, I’m going to trust God.”  Do you see?  He’s not trusting God and fearing...

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Five Requirements in Life, Deut 10:12-13

We’ve seen people do well in life and we’ve seen them fail.  The ones who have done well generally have a stronger relationship with the Lord than the ones who have failed.  If you want to strengthen your relationship with the Lord so you can do well, then keep the...

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Rooted and Grounded, Eph 3:17

When I pray for young Christians, I often ask the Lord to lengthen your root and strengthen your foundation in the Lord.  This involves being: Rooted and grounded in love – Eph 3:17 – see Eph 3:19, also.  We love him because he first loved us.  In our ministry, we...

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Love God With All Thy Mind, Matt 22:36-38

The theme of this sermon is Minds That Turn Away From God. Certainly before you are saved and even after you are saved, your mind can turn away from God. the Bible shows us what kinds of minds turn away from God. In Matt 22:36-38, when Jesus quoted the “great...

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Why Love God, Deut 6:5

According to Deut 6:5, we are to love God.  But why love God?  We love God because: The law commands us to love God – Deut 6:5; Matt 22:37 – when Jesus was asked about the great commandment in the law, he replied, “Thou shall love the Lord thy God...

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Lovers of Pleasures 2 Tim 3:4

Lovers of Pleasures II Tim. 3: 4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The trouble with people in these last days of perilous times is that they love pleasure [2 Tim 3:4].  They are pleasure seekers.  So, it’s easy for them to get into sin because of its pleasures [Titus 3:3].  They know...

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Keep Thy Heart Prov 4:23

Keep Thy Heart Prov. 4: 23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Solomon said, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”  An issue is “something coming forth from a specified source,” (Merriam Webster Dictionary).  So, the heart is the source of things concerning life.  To...

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