Sermons on Exodus 19:16-20:20:

What Is God's Plan For You?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 5, 2005

After preaching this sermon, 62 people came forward at invitation.

The week before our revival, I started this series of sermons that are all based on what God’s purpose and desires are for you. I spoke about how your purpose is to serve God, and that He values you ever so greatly. Today, let me start by telling you what God’s plan is for you. 1. GOD’S PLAN IS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: *other

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Part 2 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005

Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 2 Intro: Part 2 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? TEXT: Exodus 19:20 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up. KEY PASSAGE FROM TEXT: the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Command With A Promise

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

This morning is our last message in our series on the Ten Commandments. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from someone. Like many of you, I struggle with this last commandment. “Thou shalt not covet..”

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Text: Exodus 20:1,2, & 17 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED This morning is our last message in our series on the Ten Commandments. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from someone. Personally I have been challenged several times by this series. Today will be no different. As a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dad The Great American Hero

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 7, 2005

Dad’s are heroes in our lives. But with that role comes responsiblity to RESCUE, Relationship, Encourage, Support, CHampion, Understand, and Equip

“Dad: The Great American Hero” Father’s Day June 19, 2005 Intro: Show video clip of kids talking about why their dad is a hero. Today, we are here to celebrate dads. In our society today, dads don’t get enough credit. We always see on TV that dad never knows what’s going on. He is always in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping For More - Covetousness - Greed - Envy Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2005

The SIN of covetousness, The SOURCE of covetousness, The SORROW of covetousness...and the cure! Link included to Formatted Text Version and PowerPoint Template.

Grasping for More Exodus 20:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraspingForMore.html Covetousness is the mother of all sins. All 9 of the previous commandments are rooted in it. It is an excessive desire for something you don’t have. There’s nothing wrong w/ wanting certain things, like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

10 Ways America Is Under Attack - Supreme Court - Commandments - Pledge

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 29, 2005

Our courts are slowly banning the 10 Commandments. Do they know they are breaking the first one, and stomping on our Christian heritage? Link included to Formatted Text version, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

10 Ways America Is Under Attack Exodus 20:1-17 America was again attacked this week, and in grander scale than on 9/11. Our brave soldiers in the Middle East are attacked daily, and we need to hold them up in prayer, but this week, it happened again…on our own soil…and this time, it was not by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Statutes Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

God is no cosmic killjoy. His Ten Commandments were not given to limit and destroy the freedom of His people. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves! The Ten Commandments are God’s “statutes of liber

“THE STATUTES OF LIBERTY” (Exodus 20:1-17) In New York Harbor the Statue of Liberty stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope of liberty, not just to the United States, but to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

The One And Only God Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

The first commandment is not a hand-wringing tactic of a vulnerable deity. It is an invitation from the one, unique God of the universe to enter into relationship with Him.

“THE ONE AND ONLY GOD ” (Exodus 20:3) Someone wrote with biting sarcasm: I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of him to make me love a black man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

The Object Of My Affection Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

We substitute many things for the worship of the one true God. Idols never satisfy, but we still craft with our hands things that we hope will satisfy the longing of our hearts.

“THE OBJECT OF MY AFFECTION” (Exodus 20:4-6) You hear a word like the second commandment, and think “C’mon preacher, this is twentieth century America. We don’t have totem poles and fetishes here. Be relevant.” Did you see the comedy film, Cool Runnings? It’s about the first Jamaican bobsled team ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

What A Difference A Day Makes Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

God intended the Sabbath for blessing, we’ve turned into burden; meant for enjoyment, we’ve allowed it to enslave; created for our pleasure, we corrupt it into added pressure.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES! (Exodus 20:8-11) The newspaper editorialized: The world is too big for us. Too much going on, too many crimes, too much violence and excitement. Try as you will, you get behind in the race, in spite of yourself. It’s an incessant strain, to keep pace.…and still, you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

A Priority For Family Living Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The fifth commandment is not directed at teens, but to families and children of every age. This is the first of the commandments dealing with human relationships.

“A PRIORITY FOR FAMILY LIVING” (Exodus 20:12) Parents of teenagers point to this commandment often. A father of four teens said, “There’s nothing wrong with teenagers that reasoning with them won’t aggravate,” and another said, “Insanity is contagious. You catch it from your kids.” An astute ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

The Irony Of Working On The Sabbath

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Can a Christian really work on Sunday? Can work be a form of worship on Sunday?

I HAVE A CONFESSION TO MAKE. I LIKE A RESTFUL “PEACE AND QUIET” ON SUNDAYS. SUNDAY. RESURRECTION DAY! THE DAY, AS A CHRISTIAN, I FIRMLY BELIEVE TO BE OUR SABBATH. UNFORTUNATELY, IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NOT EVERYONE SEES IT THAT WAY. I MUST HUMBLY CONFESS THAT FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006

Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church