Messages from
Ten Commandments
Stealing
Studies show that a high majority of people feel they have completely satisfied God's command against stealing. This sermon looks at the many ways people steal in the Bible and why none of us stand innocent. It closes with the reminder that we all need something from God that only He can provide - it can't be earned, it can't even be stolen, it must be given.
Honour Parents
The fifth commandment is simply to honour ones parents, which provides a foundation for understanding God’s design for family & human flourishing. In an age where respect for authority is devalued and family’s are often marked by brokenness, this is a particularly challenging command for us to receive. In this sermon we’ll consider what this command asks, what it promises, how to practice it, and who it points to.
Sabbath
In our society we value busyness and productivity and struggle to Sabbath because it seems downright wrong and countercultural. When I use the word, “Sabbath” I’m not talking about taking a day for yourself. I’m talking about taking a day to be with God, in His presence, to remember who He is and what He has done for you, to enter His rest.
Lord’s Name
What does it mean to "take the name of the Lord your God in vain"? It is so much more than using his name as a swear word. It's about treasuring his name. It's about worship.
Idolatry
The First Commandment forbids us from worshipping false gods; the Second Commandment forbids us from worshipping the true God falsely. The Second Commandment raises lots of questions: What’s wrong with making images of God - especially if it seems like they might aid our worship? Why does God give this command? What does it mean to keep this commandment in a visual culture like ours?
No Other Gods
In this kick off message to a summer series on the Ten Commandments we begin by asking whether we should study the Ten Commandments at all. Are Christians obligated to follow commands from the Old Testament? We then look specifically at the first command to have no other gods before God Himself and what that means for us today.