Sermons on Exodus 20:12-18:

Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023

The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15, Exodus 20:13, Numbers 32:23, Luke 12:2, 1 Corinthians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Origin And Intent Of Gender Theory

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 20, 2023

In the late 1980s the word 'Gender' was intentionally turned into a sociological concept.

The word 'gender' comes from the Latin word 'genus' which means 'kind' or 'type.' In the few hundred years before the 1950s, the term 'gender' was used only in the field of grammar. In 1955, John William Money, a New Zealand psychologist, sexologist, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ten Commandments, 5 Of 6: Seventh And Eighth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 12, 2022

The seventh commandment protects your marriage and your neighbor’s marriage.

The Ten Commandments, 5 of 6: Seventh and Eighth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19 Summary: “You shall not commit adultery.” “You shall not steal.” Exodus 20:14, “You shall not commit adultery.” Deuteronomy 5:18, “Neither shall you commit adultery.” The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19

The Ten Commandments, 6 Of 6: Ninth And Tenth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 16, 2022

You shall not bear false witness. You shall not covet.

The Ten Commandments, 6 of 6: Ninth and Tenth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21 Summary: “You shall not bear false witness.” “You shall not covet.” The ninth commandment: Exodus 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 20:17

The Sixth Commandment: Thou Shall Not Murder! Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 29, 2022

The Ten Commandments tell us that we should not commit murder. There is a difference between killing and murder. We are watching the death of democracy in America. The womb of the mother should be a sanctuary of hope, not a death chamber. This is the law of God, and it does not change.

Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 20:13, as we continue our sermon series on the Ten Commandments with this simple statement, "Thou shall do no murder". Say that with me. "Thou shall do no murder". I doubt there are any gangsters or professional hitmen reading this right now. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seventh Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 1, 2022

What do we mean by "Adultery"? The seventh commandment is very simple. Sex outside of marriage is forbidden. It means to keep sexually pure.

What do we mean by "Adultery"? The seventh commandment is very simple. Sex outside of marriage is forbidden. It means to keep sexually pure. Jesus gave His concept of marriage in Matthew 19:5-6, saying, "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7, Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 1, 2022

"Thou shall not steal" is God's bill of rights for all property owners. How many of you own property? You have a debt to the Bible and a debt to God Himself. Everything you own is a gift from God.

"Thou shall not steal" is God's bill of rights for all property owners. How many of you own property? You have a debt to the Bible and a debt to God Himself. Everything you own is a gift from God. Stop to think about it. James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift comes from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Shall Not Bear False Witness And You Shall Not Covet Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 2, 2022

Turn to Exodus 20:16-17, as we conclude our sermon series, the Ten Commandments, with today's sermon, "Thou shall not bear false witness and you shall not covet".

Turn to Exodus 20:16-17, as we conclude our sermon series, the Ten Commandments, with today's sermon, "Thou shall not bear false witness and you shall not covet". "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your neighbor's house, nor covet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16-17, Ephesians 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Abortion Wrong?

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Aug 24, 2022

The abortion debate is a Hot Topic in our society right now. What does the Bible have to say about abortion? What is God's view of life? What responsibility do we have as Christians and the church?

Hot Topic – Week 4 – Is Abortion Wrong? Genesis 1:26-31 August 21, 2022 There are a lot of Hot Topics in our news and media right now and one of them is abortion. While things have cooled down just a little bit since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, I can guarantee you that things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Exodus 20:13, Leviticus 24:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, Job 31:15, Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 44:24, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 Of 6: The Preamble And First And Second Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Sep 5, 2022

In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.

The Ten Commandments, Part 2 of 6: The First Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Summary: In the following weeks, I will preach the Ten Commandments.* This sermon covers the first two commandments. This group of sermons is a look at the Ten Commandments. First, some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17, Deuteronomy 5:6-21

Be Obedient Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 23, 2022

We need direction for our lives - left on our own we usually veer in the wrong direction.

BE OBEDIENT   Exodus 19, 20 Introduction Signs are important - they give us information we need to make decisions about which way to go. When signs go wrong, it can be surprising! -Please Satanise Your Hands Here! -The swimming pool was temporarily closed due to the David-19 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments, 4 Of 6: Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 1, 2022

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” “You shall not murder.”

The Ten Commandments, 4 of 6: Fifth and Sixth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16, “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 15, 2022

The commandments are listed in Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5. There are two tablets of the ten commandments. The first are the God and Man relationship and the second are the man-to-man relationship.

The epic movie The Ten Commandments was one of the most popular movies of all times. The actual ten commandments, well they are not as popular. Even if they are not as popular as the movie, the ten commandments are epic just the same. The setting is back at Mount Sinai where Moses received his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Does Human Life Begin At First Breath?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 21, 2022

Life is not accidental. It is intentional, and there are only two possibilities for the creation of life

Life is not a random occurrence. It is intentional, with its creation stemming from God's supernatural act. This intentional nature of life invites us to contemplate its origins, encouraging introspection and a deeper understanding of our existence. "...then the LORD God formed the man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Job 33:4-6, Genesis 9:3-6, Genesis 21:22, Genesis 35:22, Luke 1:41, Exodus 20:13, Exodus 21:22-25, Psalm 51:5, Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:31, Matthew 1:18, Genesis 3:19, Genesis 1:26, Luke 1:39-44, Jeremiah 1:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Your Father & Mother Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how to honor parents for a lifetime.

“HONOR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER” Ex. 20:12 FBCF – 7/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of talk in our tumultuous society these days about parents & kids. - The traditional nuclear family of a dad, mom, & kids is no longer seen as the only pattern for a family. - The legalization of gay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist