Sermons on Exodus 20:

American Idol

Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007

This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forbidden Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gods

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006

This sermon emphasize that there is only one true God.

NO OTHER GOD Exodus 20:3 Newsweek magazine once reported that only 49 percent of all Protestants and 44 percent of all Roman Catholics could name even four of the Ten Commandments! Moses received these commandments three months after God miraculously delivered the nation of Israel from the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

Word One: Just Jehovah Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2008

The first word of the ten words out of the mouth of God from the finger of God calls for a decision on our part. It is not popular, politically correct but it is pure truth. I am the Lord your God have no other God’s before me. It is Just Jehovah. He

Intro: One cartoon depicts Moses standing on top of God’s Mountain, holding the two tablets of the Ten Commandments. The prophet is beaming. “Hey these are great.” He says enthusiastically, “From now on nobody will have trouble distinguishing right from wrong.” We know that is not true today! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Private Property Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 6, 2007

"Thou shalt not steal". A sermon pointing out the ways in which the eighth commandment is broken. Stealing is more common today than we realize.

William Pattison Nicholson has been called the ’tornado’ of the pulpit. He was mightily used by God in Northern Ireland at the beginning of the 20th century. Nicholson was as Irish as the turf and as rugged as the hills of Donegal. But Holy Ghost power rested upon him. In the Belfast shipyard they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Convitions Vs. Preferences Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 15, 2009

Convitions Vs. Preferences

What is a conviction? A conviction is a basic scriptural principle which we purpose to follow, whatever the cost! How do convictions differ from preferences? Quiz: Which are convictions and which are preferences? CONVITION PREFERENCE I have a conviction that I should try * * and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon Central And A Pastors Integrity

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 21, 2009

A short sermon/study for pastors explaining how we can maintain our integrity as ministers of the Gospel while using varous resources written by others.

Sermon Central and A Pastors Integrity Text: Exodus 20:15 By: Ken McKinley There is a great site on the WWW called Sermon Central. What it is – is a social network of pastors who post sermons, sermon outlines, Bible studies and illustrations. To me the site has been an enormous blessing as it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 23, 2009

Repentance is key to the adjustments we make daily to stay on course.

IS THERE A H.E.R.O. IN THE HOUSE? SERIES Repentance: Breaking Free From Past Failures 3 OF 4 Exodus 20.5-6 February 15, 2009 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The last few weeks we have seen our share of airplanes in the news. 1 First it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments - A Covenant

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 12, 2009

A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday in Lent, Series B

3rd Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you gave us your commandments in order to show us how we ought to live our lives in relationship with you, the source of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Commandment One Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Expositional look at the ten commandments

Exodus 20:1-3 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” So, why do we study the Ten Commandments? I mean, are they even relevant anymore since we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Two Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 13, 2009

Worship God with a right heart

The graven images Exodus 20:1-6 “And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 28, 2009

Teaching on the third commandment

The third commandment Exodus 20:1-7 Here are two Christmas stories and they’re both a play on words. “There once was a czar in Russia whose name was Rudolph the Great. He was standing in his house one day with his wife and as he looked out the window and saw something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Keeping the Sabbath

When I went to the Word of Life Bible Institute in New York, I volunteered to work in the kitchen at the Inn and they had an interesting chef there, who later became the head of all food services and his name was Glen. Glen was not only a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America where some of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Five Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

The relationship to authority

Honor thy father and thy mother Exodus 20:1-12 Back in 1976 when they first opened the CN tower in Toronto; Herb and two of his friends decided they’d go to the top and really see the city. One of his friends was from Moncton and the other was from Amherst. Well, after they got to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Commandment Six Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

Captial punishment

Thou shalt not kill Exodus 20:1-13 A little girl was writing a paper for her English class and she asked her father, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" "It’s mostly a matter of degree" her dad replied. "Let me show you what I mean" and he picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist