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Big 10
Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015 (message contributor)
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1. Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
God's plan for sexuality
Series: Big 10 “SEMPER FIDELIS: ALWAYS FAITHFUL” EXODUS 20:14 OPEN We’re still in our series through the 10 Commandments called Big 10. Today we’re going to look at the seventh commandment and see what it means to always be faithful in our marriages. ...read more
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2. No Murder
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
God's command against murder
Series: Big 10 “NO MURDER” EXODUS 20:13 OPEN A Sunday school teacher was discussing the 10 commandments with her 5 & 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor your father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how ...read more
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3. Satisfied
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
The things of this world cannot satisfy. Only the things of God can do so.
Series: Big 10 “SATISFIED” EXODUS 20:17 OPEN It was the middle of the night. Keith Richards, guitarist for the Rolling Stones, had a musical riff playing in his head. He woke up, grabbed his guitar and a tape recorder, recorded the tune and then went back to sleep. ...read more
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4. To Tell The Truth
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
God's word is truth. We, as his people, must practice truth.
Series: Big 10 “TO TELL THE TRUTH” EXODUS 20:16 OPEN One young boy is constantly late for school and what's worse is that he always has a big lie explaining why. The teacher tells the principal that she has had it with his exaggerations. The principal tells her to send ...read more
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5. Stop, Thief!
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
God's instruction regarding theft
Series: Big 10 “STOP, THIEF!” Exodus 20:15 OPEN When I was growing up, my closest neighbor friend, who was a few years older than me, loved to play Robin Hood. He always got to play Robin Hood while I always had to be Little John. After a while, I wanted to be Robin. ...read more
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6. Obsolete Or Absolute?
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
Are the 10 Commandments still viable today?
Series: The Big 10 (Based on a series by James Merritt) “OBSOLETE OR ABSOLUTE?” EXODUS 20:1-20 OPEN Today we start a series of messages called The Big 10. When you hear that term, you probably think about the regional college athletic conference featuring teams ...read more
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7. Who's Number One?
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
The supremacy of God
Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “WHO’S NUMBER ONE?” EXODUS 20:1-3 OPEN This coming Friday, we celebrate Independence Day – the day that the Declaration of Independence was first signed and ratified. Its words still inspire and give our ...read more
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8. Authentic Worship
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
Have we substituted lesser things for the grandeur of God?
Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “AUTHENTIC WORSHIP” EXODUS 20:4-6 OPEN We continue on today in our series of messages on the 10 Commandments called “The Big 10.” As we begin, I want to ask you: What is the first thing that comes to ...read more
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9. In The Name Of God
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
God's name is not to be taken lightly
Series: Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “IN THE NAME OF GOD” EXODUS 20:7 OPEN We’re continuing on today in our series: Big 10. Today’s message is “In the Name of God.” Names are used for identification. How hard would it be ...read more
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10. The Sabbath Principle
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
The principle of Sabbath rest is still important for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health
Series: Big 10 “THE SABBATH PRINCIPLE” EXODUS 20:8-11 OPEN We’re moving right along in our series of messages called Big 10 based on the 10 Commandments. Today we’re going to look at the fourth commandment. We’re going to study “The Sabbath ...read more
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11. The Family Plan
Contributed on Dec 1, 2015
The importance of honoring the biblical family structure
Series: Big 10 “THE FAMILY PLAN” EXODUS 20:12 OPEN Jake and Willie – at least that would probably be what we would call them today – are some of the most famous story tellers from the 19th century. I’m talking about Jacob and Wilhelm – the ...read more