Sermons on loving the least: showing 46-60 of 168,794

Self Justification: The Path Of Least Resistance

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

we lie, we justify, we are no longer aware that we sin also Jame 1:12-18

Scripture: Heb 3:1-13 James 1:12-18 We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. We are not looking for the truth we are looking for a reason to justify ourselves. I take an action and I an able to explain why I took that action. How many of us, pulled over by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Expectant Hope, End-Time Theology, Present-Day Living

The Least Important Person In The Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2010

In this message we learn that Anna understood three truths about the coming of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We have just listened to the story of the birth of Jesus in our Scripture Lessons. We heard about the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, Herod, and others. Most of these characters are familiar to us. Tonight, however, I want to talk about the least important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rapture: When You Least Expect It

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2015

The 7 signs of Christ's soon coming

RAPTURE: WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT Acts 2:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two sisters inherited the family farm. They desperately needed a bull to breed with their heifers and they only had $600. 2. The brunette told her sister, "I’m going to go look at a bull-calf in Jewett. If I decide to buy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:38-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At Least Peter Got Out Of The Boat...

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 27, 2002

Don’t crtitize Peter too much. At least he did get out of the boat. But what about the 11 other disciples who stayed on the boat?

Matthew 14:22-31 Topic: At least Peter did get out of the boat… When we think about Peter walking on water with Jesus, we usually think what could have happen if Peter did not take his eyes off of Jesus. As long Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was able to walk on water. But when he began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

When You Least Expect Him Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus taught that the Son of Man would return when we least expect him. This has implications for future, end-time theology as well as present-day, right-now living. Our Father wants us to live with expectant hope because He can show up in any situation at any moment.

Today, I want to talk about surprises. You know, those moments when something unexpected happens, and it catches you off guard. I have this little gift box here, and there's a surprise inside. I'm not going to tell you what it is just yet, but I want you to keep it in mind as we go through our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Divine Intervention, Spiritual Encounters, Miraculous Events, Faith Journey

The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018

Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 22:24-27, Mark 9:33-37, Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Bible Church

Sermon On Dissimulation

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 12, 2023

Dissimulation is defined as concealment of one’s thoughts, feelings or character. It can include disguise, pretense or codology.

Aaron Blaylock an Arizona-born author once remarked: “The lesson here is temperament. Wanting something is fine but there’s no need to be reckless. If you’ve lost the upper hand in a relationship you’ve got no one to blame but yourself. Taking a relaxed or even an aloof approach sometimes is the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, 1 Peter 1:22, Matthew 5:44

Victorious Christian Life Sermon V: "the Least Of These" Ministry Priority Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 3, 2020

To sing "Oh, How I Love Jesus" is to want to do - and to do - whatever you can, whenever you can, wherever you can to minister however you can to those identified by Jesus as "the least of these".

VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE: “THE LEAST OF THESE” A MINISTRY PRIORITY My brother John Tyler Cunningham is the best example I know of making “the least of these” a ministry priority. At the visitation prior to his memorial service, there came to the funeral home, one by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The implications of these three words are so vast that one message on them is like trying to harvest a million acres of corn with a comb. There is no way to get all of the infinite riches they contain, but we will at least get a taste of what this love is

Tolstoy wrote a story called "Where Love Is, God Is." It is about an old cobbler named Martin who lived alone. One night as he read the story of Jesus visiting the Pharisee, and the poor welcome he received, he prayed that the Lord would visit him. In his sleep he heard a voice saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Love's Short-Term Memory

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jan 11, 2010

Love forgives and forgets, at least that is what the bible says. How do you make this a reality in your life?

Anyone ever seen the movie ’50 first dates’? It’s based upon a woman who forgets every morning what happened the day before. Each day is new without any regret, hurt or bitterness from the day before. Sometimes I think God wants us as Christians to treat hurt like that. In fact ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

#11understanding Love: Beyond Duty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2016

THIS IS THE 11TH LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, it could be taught by itself. Love must reach beyond duty. We must love to love others. The person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least.

#11 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND THE DUTY... BEYOND HAVE TO... LOVE GIVES EXTRA EFFORT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE PEOPLE THAT DESERVE YOUR LOVE THE LEAST, PROBABLY NEED IT THE MOST! LOVE SACRIFICE IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH? HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? HOW DO I LOVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Role Of Pastoral Ministry In Global Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 18, 2023

Global evangelism is the heartbeat of God. The church at large get back to this real concern of filling the world with God’s word, agape love and compassion. Local witness leads to global witness.

Role of Pastoral Ministry in Global Evangelisation (Matthew 24:14). Text: “And this good news of the kingdom (the Gospel) will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then will come the end.”(AMP) According to Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Methodist

The King's Judgment: Embracing The Least Of These

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 26, 2023

The powerful image of the King's final judgment, a scene that vividly portrays the destiny awaiting all humanity.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, our hearts are drawn to the profound and challenging words of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 31-46. In these verses, we encounter the powerful image of the King's final judgment, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Transformation Happens When We Least Expect It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek Jesus.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive into a familiar story from the Gospel of Luke, but I want you to approach it with fresh eyes and an open heart. This story reminds us of three important truths: God's grace is unconditional, forgiveness is transformative, and we are all called to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Grace, Forgiveness