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Law & Order: Spu
Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010 (message contributor)
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1. Why All The Fuss?
Contributed on Jun 15, 2010
There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.
“Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another ...read more
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2. Laying Down The Law
Contributed on Jun 22, 2010
God lays down the law because He konws what we need to experience blessing in life.
“Law & Order: SPU – Laying Down the Law” Ex. 19:1-25; Ps. 19:7-13 Their teenager, with a brand-spanking new drivers’ license, is asking to use the car at night for the first time – and to pick up several friends to go to the mall. So mom and dad lay down the law, ...read more
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3. Who Says So?
Contributed on Jun 29, 2010
If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"
“Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. ...read more
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4. Where Does God Fit In?
Contributed on Jul 6, 2010
What does it mean to take God seriously? What does putting God first look like? What does it involve?
“Law & Order: SPU – Where Does God Fit In?” Exodus 20:3; 1 Corinthians 10:5-14 A man purchased a statue of Christ and placed it on his desk in his den. A few days later his wife moved the statue to a table in the living room. Their five-year-old daughter, noticing the change ...read more
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5. Naming And Claiming
Contributed on Jul 19, 2010
Becuase God's name represents the essnce of who God is, we can determine the wrong and right uses of His name.
“Law & order: SPU – Naming and Claiming” Ex. 20:7; Mt. 5:33-37; Col. 3:17 One Sunday a pastor preached a sermon on honesty. Monday morning he took the bus took get to his office. He paid the fare, and the bus driver gave him back too much change. During the rest of the journey ...read more
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6. Image Makers
Contributed on Jul 21, 2010
God only allows 2 images of Himself...
“Law & Order: SPU – Image Makers” Exodus 20:4-6; John 14:5-14 The late Art Linkletter once saw a small boy drawing a picture. He inquired, “What are you drawing? The boy replied, “A picture of God.” Art told the young boy that no one knows what God looks ...read more
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7. Rest-Less Or Rest-Full?
Contributed on Jul 27, 2010
When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.
“Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that ...read more
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8. Putting Life In Order
Contributed on Aug 4, 2010
The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.
“Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to ...read more
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9. So You're Pro-Life...
Contributed on Aug 26, 2010
Being truly pro-life begins with introspeciton of one's heart.
“Law & Order: SPU – So You’re Pro-Life…” Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:21-16; Rom. 12:9-21 Identify the murderer in that scene…By the way, there’s more than one – at least if we understand the 6th commandment, “You shall not murder.” These words ...read more
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10. Sex In Hd
Contributed on Aug 26, 2010
Jesus' words about adultery point us not only towards the sacredness of the body but also to the sanctity of marriage.
“Law & Order: SPU – Sex in HD” Ex. 20:14; Mt. 5:27-30; 1 Thess. 4:3-8 Did you know that if you are not watching television in HD you are really missing out? HD – High Definition television. High Definition produces a clearer, more life-like picture that truly makes you ...read more
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11. Doing Something Useful
Contributed on Aug 26, 2010
The eigth commandment not only prohibits stealing but also promotes stewardship and trust.
“Law & Order: SPU - Doing Something Useful” Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:25-28; Heb. 13:5-6 It remains still today as one of the most difficult, emotional times in my ministry. A well-liked, loyal member of the church was caught stealing from the offerings – not once but numerous times ...read more
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12. Truth Or Consequences
Contributed on Aug 30, 2010
The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.
“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more
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13. Scratch Where It Itches
Contributed on Sep 15, 2010
What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.
Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen ...read more