Sermons on Ten Spies:

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2014

In the parable of the 10 Virgins, Jesus uses a wedding to describe the excitement about the Rapture. But it's also a warning. Half of the community of believers will not be ready when He comes. The Midnight Cry should wake us all to preparation.

THE MIDNIGHT CRY Mt. 25:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Appearances can be deceiving 1. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up to the director and said, “Ugh. Tomorrow it rain.” The next day it rained. 2. A week later, the Indian went up to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's Number One? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

The supremacy of God

Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “WHO’S NUMBER ONE?” EXODUS 20:1-3 OPEN This coming Friday, we celebrate Independence Day – the day that the Declaration of Independence was first signed and ratified. Its words still inspire and give our patriotic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Murder Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015

God's command against murder

Series: Big 10 “NO MURDER” EXODUS 20:13 OPEN A Sunday school teacher was discussing the 10 commandments with her 5 & 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor your father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 7, 2014

How do we escape God's righteous judgment if we are accountable to God for thinking about it?

The Affairs of the Heart Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction At the beginning of last week’s sermon (“More righteousness Needed, Please!”) we saw just how critical that verse 20 is to the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount in general and this portion of the sermon in particular. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One True God Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Sep 10, 2014

This sermon explores the commandments, "You shall have no other gods before me," and "You shall not make for yourself an idol."

The Ten Commandments or the Decalogue have been important in the Jewish and Christian faiths. Moslems also have a version of them. They have been the subject of some controversy in the courts as to whether they should be displayed at government buildings; however, they do form the basis of our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Not Commit Theft,robbery, Stealing Or Burglary Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

The ten countries with the largest population in the world are first being China, the second country in the world with the most population is India, and United States is the 3rd populated country in the world and Indonesia is the fourth populated country in the world.

According to crime statistics by the world, the United States is the first country in the world for highest crime next to the United Kingdom. In America, the crime clock continues to click: one murder every 22 minutes, one rape every 5 minutes, one robbery every 49 seconds, and one burglary every ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28, Deuteronomy 5:19

Be Prepared

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon looks at out need to be prepared, not only for the inevitabilities of life, but more importantly for the Lord Jesus' return. It looks at the Men of Issachar, The Ten Virgins, and Zacchaeus.

Be Prepared Last week we looked at our need to be grateful to God when life happens. This got me thinking of the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. What this basically means is that we need to be prepared for the inevitabilities of life. But I believe it goes much deeper. What we need to be prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

No Graven Image: The Curse Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 22, 2022

God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin.

God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin. In J.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a scene takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39, 2 Kings 17:6-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 10 Commands – Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 20:15-17. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” Exodus 20:15-17 “The 10 Commands – Part 3” Pastor John Bright Exodus 20 “15 “You shall not steal. 16 “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-17, Colossians 3:15, Proverbs 12:22, James 1:22, Ephesians 4:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Sin Of Idolatry

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

Many Christians today believe the Second Commandment is outdated and maybe even irrelevant for believers today. But if we take a closer look at the principle behind the commandment, we will find most of us engage in this sin more often than we think.

The Sin of Idolatry Last week, elder Jermaine preached the first sermon in our new series dedicated to the Ten Commandments. His sermon dealt with the First Commandment in which God makes it clear that we are to have no other gods before OR even besides Him; and today, we’re going to take a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4, Exodus 32:1-6, John 4:23-24, Romans 1:25-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 6 Do Not Murder Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 27, 2024

This message looks at the 6th commandment, Do not Murder. It seems like an easy one to keep, but what happens when we broaden it out?

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Third Commandment (3 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

The Jews of old usually gave their children names that had meaning. Today we give our children names and have no idea what they mean, we go more by how they sound. Some do not even go by sound.

Illus: In Connecticut four ministers were named Wright none of them were related. To avoid confusion: • One was referred to as: “Minister Upright". • Another was referred to as, “Minister Downright”. • And another was referred to as, “Minister Outright.” • And the fourth was referred to as, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist