Sermons on Commandment Of Love:

Relying On God's Love Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 26, 2019

Apostle John reiterates his call for Christians to love one another. Somehow, this is difficult to do but John reminded us to rely on God's love and not our selfish love. Our selfish love discriminates and is subjective but the love of God is pure and unconditional.

Relying on God’s Love 1 John 4:13-21 Introduction Apostle John is often called the “apostle of love” because he spoke about the subject on love more than the other New Testament writers. The manner of John’s discourse seems to tell us that the believers did not understand the true message of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting God First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2012

You will not win unless God is first.

Putting God First Exodus 20:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/12 A friend of mine took me to Spoon River Raceway in Canton on Tuesday. It was my first experience at the track. My ears are still ringing and I can’t get the dust out of my mouth. Since this was a new experience for me, I had a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004

Third message in a series called "What if They’re Wrong?" Describes how we misuse God’s name and addresses other names that reveal God’s character.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:7 "What’s In A Name?" We’re in the third week of a series entitled "What If They’re Wrong." In this series we’re looking at the Ten Commandments and comparing what God says with what our culture says. Our culture isn’t always completely truthful. For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 7, 2003

Is there more to taking the Lord’s name in vain than with our speech?

INTRODUCTION • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take My Name But Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 12, 2002

Christians can empty out the name of the Lord and turn people away from Christ.

September 12 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, Fl What¡¦s in a name? Is a last name of Smith, Cook, Heckathorne, Bedy or Percival significant? I believe there was a time in days past when a good name was essential. It was considered a high achievement to maintain the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Name That's Worthy Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 6, 2005

We need to hold the name of God in reverence with our tongue and our lives.

Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17, as we read our text tonight. In Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice was having a conversation with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare one afternoon. And the March Hare scolded her, saying, “You should say what you mean!” Alice said, “I do — at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Only A Name Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Sep 13, 2001

A look at the third commandment

Names = CHARACTER Because names are important, we don’t use God’s name in a: PROFANE or VAIN way - in our SPEECH - **what comes out of our mouths equals what’s in our HEARTS ** Mt. 12:34; Mt. 15:18; Lk. 6:45 - in our ACTIONS "vain" = CARRY Amos 2:7 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus, Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In these verses we see more controversy between Jesus & the Pharisees. On the surface, the point of contention was keeping the Sabbath. The Pharisees were going to get very upset about Jesus & His disciples picking grain on the Sabbath, as well as Jesus h

The Gospel of Mark #7 – “Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath” Mark 2:23-3:6 Intro – 1. How many of you prayed this prayer, “Now I lay me down to sleep…?” (Quote) Unfortunately, I also used to pray, “Now I lay me down to rest…” (Quote) 2. ILL ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Do You Take God's Name In Vain?

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on May 26, 2007

This message points out that it is not just with the mouth that God’s name can be taken in vain. The life that a Christian lives can also make one guilty of taking God’s name in vain.

How Do You Take God’s Name in Vain? Exodus 20.7 (Exodus 20:7) 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. What is this verse telling us this morning? Not to curse using God’s name. Now I did not come to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Suelta Esas Piedras

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Apr 24, 2008

¿Por qué Jesucristo perdonó a la mujer adúltera? ¿no le importaba cumplir la ley de Dios? ¿No es un pecado el adulterio? Descubra por qué.

SUELTA ESAS PIEDRAS Juan 8: 3-11 Los maestros de la ley y los fariseos llevaron entonces a una mujer, a la que habían sorprendido cometiendo adulterio. La pusieron en medio de todos los presentes, y dijeron a Jesús: Maestro, esta mujer ha sido sorprendida en el acto mismo de cometer adulterio. En ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In A Name (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2007

There is more to taking the Lord’s name in vain that cursing

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Out of Focus

1. I see a problem when I should see a power 2. I see a commandment when I should see a confession 3. I see doing when I should see dying Matthew 4:19 - Become a follower before you become a fisherman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Moses Defines A Nation Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them.

A. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE: THE JEWS God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great (influential) nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them. They entered Egypt victorious but ended up as slaves. “Now there arose up a new king ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 27, 2014

Are Christians required to keep the Sabbath? Should we be holding our congregational meetings on Saturdays?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2014 Sabbath Keeping Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord's Name Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017

The third commandment challenges us to use the name of the Lord correctly.

AG: One of the first duties of parents is to name their children. This can be a difficult task. The parents make lists. They read baby name books and field suggestions from family members. They try various combinations and say them out loud to see how they sound. They consider all the possible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist