Sermons on Exodus 20:4-6:

A Return To Civility: 9 Do Not Lie Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2024

lies, distortion, exaggeration. They are all they same. This message looks at why we lie and the damage those lies can cause to others and to us.

I think that if we were honest today, we’d all agree that there is a feeling of violation that happens when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take almost anything except deceit. It was Friedrich Nietzsche who said, “I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2024

How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Exodus 20:5-6, Genesis 26:4-5, 2 Kings 5:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Return To The Jerusalem Temple Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2024

Jesus was found by His parents in His "Father's house" at age twelve. Twenty years later, why has He returned?

Third Sunday in Lent 2024 This week marks the middle-point of our Lenten pilgrimage! We have been with Jesus in the desert, as He was tempted, and we were with Him last week on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He prepared Himself and His most trusted disciples for the passion by having a Passover ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Psalm 19:8-11, 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Ten Commandments: A Reflection For The 3rd Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2024

What purpose do the Ten commandments serve in the Church?

The Ten Commandments: A Reflection for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Exodus 20:1–17 NKJV And God spoke all these words, saying: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. “You shall have no other gods before Me. “You shall not make for yourself a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 3, 2020

Recently our church was accused of idolatry because we have a cross in our sanctuary and one in front of the church. Are our crosses idols? Can they be idols? Hmmm.....

No Idols ... Just Give Me Jesus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His Law ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6, Exodus 20:22-23, Exodus 20:8, Leviticus 26:1, Judges 8:22-27, Matthew 22:37-40, Revelation 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Foundations For Freedom Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

When we see the Ten Commandments from the true Biblical perspective, we see them as gifts of grace. They came from God who first delivered Israel, and then gave the law to preserve that liberty He gave them. The origin of the law is God's love.

The editor of a newspaper was interviewing a man who applied for the job of being a rewrite man. "Are you good at condensing"? the editor asked. "Sure", was the snap reply. "All right then, take this and cut it short", he said , as he handed him a copy of the ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Concentration Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

This First Commandment is a law of love, for God knows we cannot be happy in split-level living with dual or multiple gods demanding our devotion. The law is God's preventative love, whereas the cross is God's redeeming love.

A salesman who was growing more and more nervous about his travel by air went one day to see a statistician. "Can you tell me what the odds would be against my boarding an aircraft on which somebody had hidden a bomb?" he asked. He replied, "I can't tell you until ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4

Imagination Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

True worship comes from within, and is dependent upon a sanctified imagination. The Second Commandment is a call to forsake the dependence upon the sensual and climb to the higher level of spiritual worship.

Back in the 60's eight wrestlers took their own lives because world champion 37 year old Gohlam-Rexa committed suicide. Three of them left notes saying they could not stand the death of their idol. Almost every time a well-known person takes their own life some of their worshipers do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

The Love Behind The Law

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jun 16, 2021

This is an overview of the Ten Commandments

The Love Behind The Law (An overview of the Ten Commandments) The Background Beginning from creation as recorded in Genesis Chapter 1 right until the time when the people of Israel were delivered from their bondage in Egypt, there was no law that governed the people. As the Israelites wandered ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Deuteronomy 5:6-21, Galatians 5:16-17, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 8:2, John 14:15, Galatians 5:4, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:24, Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 5:21-48, Matthew 5:20, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 32:15-16, Romans 3:20, Exodus 20:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 18, 2021

When you appear before a holy God, you would no more approach Him than you would walk into shark-infested waters. When God appears in front of you and you tremble in awestruck fear, it is a wise thing to call for a mediator to stand between you and He.

Today we begin a new series entitled simply, The Ten Commandments. Today’s Scripture And God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. 4 “You shall not make for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 5:17-20, Exodus 19:7-25, Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Right God, Wrong Way Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021

Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Father And Mother Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

This is not a commandment for children’s church. It’s not as if we have nine grown-up commandments –dealing with the things like adultery and murder – and He threw one in for the kids. This commandment is for all of us, adults and children.

“There is not assignment on earth that requires the array of skills and understanding needed by a mom in fulfilling her everyday duties. She must be a resident psychologist, physician, theologian, educator, nurse, chef, taxi driver, fire marshal, and occasional police officer” (James Dobson) My ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Exodus 20:1-7, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 10:34-39, Romans 13:1-2, Genesis 50:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Can God's Love Toward Us Change?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a quote going around that essentially says, "No matter how good we try to be God cannot love us more and no matter how bad we are God cannot love us less." What does God's Holy Word say about that?

Can God’s Love Toward Us Change? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8, Exodus 20:4-6, John 14:23-24, John 15:5-8, 2 Timothy 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

08 - James 4:1-10 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 8th of 11 Studies in the Book of James. In this study we'll be looking at the root of conflict, friendship with the world, pride, humility, submitting to God, resisting the devil, repentance and more.

James 4:1-6 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not receive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5, Proverbs 3:34, Matthew 19:16-30, Exodus 20:5-6, Matthew 24:25-34, Matthew 6:24, James 1:8, James 4:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible