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The Ten Commandments
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The First Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more
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2. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Third Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). 1. Not for salvation. Could a person be saved if they kept the third commandment, if they never once cursed, or ...read more
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3. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Sixth Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? God created us to worship and praise Him. “They that worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24). 1. With an intellect to meaningfully worship. 2. With emotions to passionately ...read more
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4. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Seventh Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
SEVENTH COMMANDMENT "You shall not commit adultery” (Ex. 20:14, NKJV). God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in their body and carry out His ministry through them. A. WHAT DOES ...read more
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5. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Eighth Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW DOES GOD WANT US TO GET STUFF? 1. Work. How does God want us to get STUFF? “Let him that stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something good” (Eph. ...read more
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6. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ...read more
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7. The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Tenth Commandment
Contributed on Nov 15, 2002
The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.
TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s” (Ex. 20:17). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Consumerism. We follow a new ...read more
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8. Jesus And The 10 Commandments Introduction
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Jesus and the 10 Commandments
A. THE COMMANDMENTS/LAWS ARE ME 1. A commandment/law is the extension of My existence and is the power or energy by which I operate/manage all life in the universe. a. I am life and My life gives energy to everything. b. Atoms (protons, neutrons, and electrons). c. Cells, the building block of ...read more
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9. The First Commandment Lesson 1
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
The First Commandment
A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more
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10. The Second Commandment Lesson 2
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Second Commandment
A. INTRODUCTION 1. People are worshippers. What is suggested in the Commandments? “If you will indeed obey My voice and keep My commandments . . . then you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5). 2. Worship reflects God. How should people worship? “God is spirit, and they ...read more
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11. The Third Commandment Lesson 3
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
The Third Commandment
A. INTRODUCTION THIRD COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain” (Exodus 20:7). “Then I added, ‘Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, or God’s throne . . .” (Matthew 5:34). I said through James, ...read more
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12. The Fourth Commandment Lesson 4
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Fourth Commandment
A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God. In it you shall do no work: you, nor your son, nor your daughter, nor your male servant, nor your female ...read more
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13. The Fifth Commandment Lesson 5
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Fifth Commandment
A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12, NKJV). 1. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? Love is natural. 2. What is the basic foundation ...read more
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14. The Sixth Commandment Lesson 6
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Sixth Commandment
SIXTH COMMANDMENT “You must not murder” (Ex. 20:13, LB). You knew it has been said, you must not murderer. If you commit murder, you are subject to judgment. But I say to you, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to punishment” (Matthew 5:21-22). A. WHY DID GOD CREATE US? I ...read more
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15. The Seventh Commandment Lesson 7
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Seventh Commandment
SEVENTH COMMANDMENT "You shall not commit adultery” (Ex. 20:14, NKJV). I do not have a Commandment about worshipping Me in a temple or sanctuary. I plan to live in your body. I want to be glorified in your body and carry out My ministry through you. “You have heard it said, ‘You must not ...read more
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16. The Eighth Commandment Lesson 8
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Eighth Commandment
EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not steal” (Ex. 20:15). “To the rich young ruler, ‘I said . . . you shall not steal” (Matthew 19:18). “I wrote through Paul, “You know the commandment, ‘You shall not steal’” (Rom. 13:9). A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO GET STUFF 1. How do I want you to get STUFF ...read more
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17. The Ninth Commandment Lesson 9
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Ninth Commandment
NINTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not lie to your neighbor” (Ex. 20:16, ELT). “I speak what My Father tells Me to say, but you speak what you father tells you . . . your father is the devil . . . a murderer from the beginning and does not have the truth in him. I tell you the truth” (John 8:38, 44). ...read more
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18. The Tenth Commandment Lesson 10
Contributed on Oct 18, 2018
Tenth Commandment
TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Ex. 20:17). “I say to you, don’t look on your neighbor’s wife with impure ...read more