Sermons on Tenth Commandment:

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

Getting Life Right: If Words Could Kill Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Words have the power to destroy life, or support life. Fix relationships, and give those you love what you owe them.

Getting Life Right: WORDS—Matthew 5:21-26 Last week, we heard what Jesus said about the enduring purpose of the Old Testament: Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Then Jesus said something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When A Second Marriage Is Better Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What’s the difference between living under law and living released from law in a relationship with Jesus? I obey the law of God not because I’m afraid, but because I love Jesus. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

INTRODUCTION Many people think these verses in Romans 7 are confusing and very hard to understand. In fact, some people say, “You ought to just go from Chapter 6 on into Chapter 8, because Chapter 8 is so great!” But I don’t believe you ought to do that, I think every verse and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Family Values - Week 6 Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018

Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

Family Values Week 6 We’re in a series where we are focusing on ten values God gave us in Exodus 20:13. This is Commandment #6. Exodus 20:13 (NIV) 13 "You shall not murder. I know some of you are probably thinking, we can skip this one. Most of us haven’t killed anyone. The only ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 9:6, Psalm 139:15-16, Job 12:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Job 14:5, Matthew 5:21-22, Hebrews 12:15, Proverbs 12:18, James 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Beauty And Poverty? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2022

This place of danger was called “the eye of the needle.”

Homily for Monday in 8th week Sir 17:20-24; Mk 10:17-27 In the ancient world, a world without weapons of mass destruction, the safest place to be when the Egyptians or Assyrians were roaming the Levant with their scythed chariots was a walled city. But every city has to have gates, so the gate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Rediscovering Rest Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2023

Because God rested, we must rediscover rest to be refreshed.

Last October, when Lucas and our daughter Megan still lived in New York, we drove to see them for a long weekend. Normally, we leave early in the morning for our east coast road trips, but that week we couldn’t leave until after lunch on Thursday. Our thought was we’d drive until we were tired, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Captain Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 13, 2025

Jesus Christ, as the Captain of our salvation, leads, guides, and secures our victory through every trial toward eternal glory.

JESUS THE CAPTAIN OF OUR SALVATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 2:10 Key Verse: “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” – Hebrews 2:10 Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complacency And The Path To Perdition

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2025

This may make you squirm a bit. But remember that the prophets had two missions: to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2025 In today’s opening prayer, the Church celebrates God’s almighty power shown by Him pardoning sins and showing mercy, and we ask for abundant grace, God’s very life, so that we can hasten to attain His promises and be His eternal heirs. That sounds wonderful, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 146:7-10, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

No Room For Hypocrisy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 13, 2025

At the Last Judgement, all of us will need to admit to our shortcomings. No whispered secrets, no dark meetings.

Friday of the 28th Week Integral 2025 One thing we can say about the Gospel writers’ style: they were working on expensive media like parchment or papyrus, so they did not waste words. Today Luke gives us what looks like a throw-away line at first: “So many people were crowding together that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8, Psalm 32:1-2, Psalm 32:5, Psalm 32:11, Luke 12:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The God Who Speaks In The Thunder Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 13, 2025

God’s voice is powerful, majestic, and awe-inspiring; it speaks through thunder to reveal His greatness, authority, and divine purpose.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS IN THE THUNDER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 37:1-5 Key Verse: “God thundereth marvellously with His voice; great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend.” — Job 37:5 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 29:3-4, Exodus 19:16-19, John 12:28-29, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Job 37:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord Of Lords (Deuteronomy 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2024

Who is the Lord of Lords? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 10.

What does the Lord our God require of us? Who is the Lord of lords eventually revealed to be? Let’s review Deuteronomy 10. How did Moses come to receive a second copy of the tablets? At that time the Lord said to me, ‘Cut out for yourself two tablets of stone like the first two, and come up to Me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024

Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Jeremiah 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Fights Without Losing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025

The God we serve is the God who fights without losing. He has never known defeat and never will. If He is for us, no one can be against us. Every spiritual and physical battle we face is already won in Him.

THE GOD WHO FIGHTS WITHOUT LOSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-14 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17, Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:31, Psalm 24:7-10, Revelation 19:11-16 INTRODUCTION: God is not only a loving Father; He is also a Mighty Warrior. When He arises to fight, no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Speaks Peace To Troubled Waters Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025

Storms may be inevitable, but they are not undefeatable. Every believer will encounter troubled waters at some point, but we are not to be overwhelmed by them. We serve a God who is not only aware of our situation but has power over it. He speaks peace where others panic.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS PEACE TO TROUBLED WATERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Psalm 107:28-30, Isaiah 43:2, John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, Nahum 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of calm and chaos, where even the most experienced believers encounter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Reigns

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

Jesus reigns over creation, nations, the Church, the forces of darkness, and eternity. No power can overthrow His throne. His kingdom is not of this world, yet He governs every aspect of existence.

JESUS REIGNS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." – Revelation 19:16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 93:1-2, Matthew 28:18, Philippians 2:9-11, Daniel 7:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:25 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God