Praise Cathedral Podcast

Pastor Jerry Madden

Praise Cathedral is a member of the Church of God denomination (Cleveland, TN) located in Greer, South Carolina. We're happy to provide a replay of our sermons for you to enjoy any time!

  1. Aug 23

    The Mic Drop Moment

    What is the greatest commandment? Jesus was asked hundreds of questions during His ministry, but after He answered this one, no one dared ask Him anything else. His answer was simple but staggering: love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. In this message, we explore what Jesus actually meant, why these two commandments summarize the entire law of God, and what it looks like to live them out in real life. We also look at the context of when Jesus said this, during the final week before the cross, surrounded by religious leaders from two very different camps who both missed the point in very different ways. Topics covered include: The greatest commandment in Mark 12 and what it really demands The difference between the Sadducees and the Pharisees and why both extremes still show up in the church today Why the law of God is not about restriction but about love How loving God and loving your neighbor fulfills all 613 commandments of the Old Testament law Why outward obedience without inward love falls short of what God actually wants The role of the Holy Spirit in making genuine love possible Practical steps for identifying where obligation has replaced love in your daily life Whether you have heard this passage a hundred times or are encountering it for the first time, this message is designed to help you hear it with fresh ears. Familiarity can be dangerous when it keeps us from letting the Word of God actually land. Jesus said all. All your heart. All your mind. All your soul. All your strength. That leaves no room for rivals. If you have ever wondered why following the rules still feels empty, or why forgiveness feels more like a duty than a gift, this message speaks directly to that tension. The law defines love. And love is what makes the law livable. On our own, we cannot love God or others the way we should. But the Holy Spirit living within us changes everything.

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Praise Cathedral is a member of the Church of God denomination (Cleveland, TN) located in Greer, South Carolina. We're happy to provide a replay of our sermons for you to enjoy any time!