Sermons on Gods Commands:

Inner Desire Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014

Coveting—our envy of another’s possessions and blessings has the potential to destroy our relationship with God and with others. A life of thankfulness and gratitude is commanded instead of coveting.

Exodus 20:17 “Inner Desires” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular arguments to persuade parents is, “But mom, dad, everyone’s doing it.” How did this work for you when you were young? This is the excuse that we use when confronted by the ninth and tenth ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Word 9: Truth Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 7, 2008

Fish fables, politicians, it seems acceptable and expecte for people to lie today. God clealy calls us to truth and Jesus echos it with be people of honesty and integrity. IF we are God’s people we should be known as people of truth!

The Ten Commandments: Ten Words The World needs to hear Word Nine: Truth Intro: Long before the great fish fables, long before politician became a synonym for liar, liar, God gave this ninth word. “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” The original context of this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Trying To Fool? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at some of the ways we try to deceive others, ourselves and God.

Last week I mentioned how violated we felt when we had something stolen, when someone took what belonged to us. I think that if we were honest today we’d all agree that there is a very similar feeling of violation that comes when we feel that we have been deceived. Most relationships can take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Loving God And Others Midrashim Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

The Two Great Commandments -- loving God and loving others -- cannot be separated. Yet they can be contemplated because they are aimed in two directions.

Loving God and Others Midrashim (Deuteronomy 7:6-11 with John 3:16, 5:20-24, 14:21; Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:18 with Luke 6:31, 10:25-37) 1. The World is changing. It used to be that the world’s tallest buildings were all in the U.S.; but not for quite some time. 2. DUBAI (AFP) – ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judgment Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

It's time to stand! Message on the Ten Commandments

It's Time To Stand Earlier this week, I was kind of stuck in a rut. I am sure that many of you have had that happen to you, and it happens to pastors as well. In short, I felt somewhat "stuck in neutral". The game plan, after a sabbatical of sorts from preaching in Revelation was to return to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Bible Church

A God Worthy Of Our Love Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018

In this conversation we talked about how because God is great and God is good that He is worthy of our love.

A God Worthy Of Your Love #GettingBetter The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Psalm 19:1-4, Psalm 145:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With God Through Dark

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 28, 2010

when we are faced with darkness in our live God will see us through to the light.

WALKING WITH GOD THROUGH DARK 2nd Corinthians 4:6For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Many thing happen to us in our life we feel we are all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009

The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Your Neighbor's Reputation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 4, 2009

God says that we must never be guilty of lying on our neighbor thereby causing him to suffer. We are exhorted to always be truthful and absolutely honest when dealing with another person.

How to Handle Your Neighbor’s Reputation Exodus 20:16 Introduction As we continue to go through the Ten Commandments, we find ourselves at the 9th Commandment which has to do with controlling One’s tongue. A very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us that the tongue cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Love God; Love People: The Greatest Commandment (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 4, 2025

Love is the identifying characteristic of our faith in Jesus.

Love God; Love People: The Greatest Commandment Children were asked what love means: "Love is like an avalanche where you have to run for your life." John age 9 "When a person gets kissed for the first time, they fall down and don't get up for an hour." Wendy age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, 1 John 4:7-12, John 13:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2003

We honor our spouse before God when we are faithful to them.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. Thus far the commandments can be summarized by saying we are to honor God and we are to honor our parents. Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lies Against Man Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005

When we lie we destroy our community and our relationship with God

Tonight I want to begin by stating four famous quotes. I am sure that you have heard them before, and I want you to think about what they all have in common. "Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” – George H Bush “I did not inhale.” - Bill Clinton. "The American people have a right to know that their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mid Your Busy-Ness Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Our God values *all* our work equally, but not our busy-ness

Intro: Gargoyles on the cathedral (beautiful work hidden from view - Why? B/c the Christian work ethic realizes that our work is beautiful in God’s sight.) The 4th commandment: God values our work, but not our busy-ness. Work has been in the news this week. (mayday, demonstrations) Our work is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Idols Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 2, 2017

The 2nd commandment challenges us to consider how we worship God.

Intro TS: ?The first commandment has to do with?WHOM we worship God alone. the second commandment has to do with?HOW we worship the true and only God. Tonight. the meaning of the second commandment will be?explored. Exodus 20:4–5 NKJV “You shall not make for yourself a carved image—any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love Me, Keep My Commands

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 19, 2023

Jesus said, if you love me keep my commands. To be holy as God is holy is an impossible task for us to accomplish on our own! Thankfully, Jesus sent us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit to reveal and empower us to obey God’s commands out of love.

If You Love ME John 14:15-21 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How are the fallen to come to know, glorify, and obey a holy God of whom is wholly other? No being is like Him for He alone eternally existed before even time began! His ways are truly higher than our ways ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist