Sermons on The Third Commandment:

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022

The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Lenses (Third Sunday Of Easter , April 23, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2023

Peter gives us the good news that this world is not our home! ... Peter tells us how to use our Easter lenses as exiles. Today we will examine reverent fear, obedience and love.

EASTER LENSES Text: I Peter 1:17 – 23 1 Peter 1:17-23  If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile.  (18)  You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

In Part 1 of the Mustard Seed we introduce this parable looking at the plant and the birds of the air. This will be a revealing subject. The true meaning of this parable is not what is generally believed. We will see that more in the next three Parts.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 1 of 4 [1]. INTRODUCTION So far we have considered the Sower, and the Tares and the Wheat, but now we come to a new one. This might be a challenge for you if you only know the accepted meaning. It is most revealing. We now come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Matthew 13:31-32, Matthew 13:24, Genesis 15:9-12, Genesis 40:16-19, Deuteronomy 28:25-26, 1 Samuel 17:43-44, 2 Samuel 21:10, 1 Kings 14:11, Ezekiel 31:13, Jeremiah 7:33, Jeremiah 15:3, Ezekiel 29:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 15, 2025

Now we look into how paganism was sanctioned in the church. It happened under Emperor Constantine who married church and State. Pergamum means married twice. This Part considers much that Constantine did in making the mustard tree a monstrosity.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 2 of 4 We continue from Part 1 and learn what the Parable of the Mustard Seed really means. The accepted meaning of the parable is not consistent with the scriptures as we began to see in the first Part. {{Matthew 13:31-32 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025

We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 60:1-2, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of The Cross Third Station Jesus Falls The First Time Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 10, 2026

The Weight of the Cross and the Weakness of Humanity

________________________________________ THE WAY OF THE CROSS THIRD STATION JESUS FALLS THE FIRST TIME The Weight of the Cross and the Weakness of Humanity ________________________________________ 1. Introduction – The Shock of the First Fall Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we continue ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

The Way Of The Cross - The Ninth Station - "Jesus Falls The Third Time” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 13, 2026

Jesus Falls the Third Time

________________________________________ The Way of the Cross The Ninth Station “Jesus Falls the Third Time” ________________________________________ 1. Introduction At this moment on the road to Calvary, Jesus' suffering reaches an extreme depth. His body is torn by the scourging. His head ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

10 Commandments #5: Honoring My Parents Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

There is no time limit or age limit on this. As long as your parents are alive, God says honor them.

HONORING MY PARENTS Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 5 Exodus 20:12 Three elderly women are sitting together at the Senior’s Home in San Francisco, bragging about their relationships with their sons. One begins, “My son is so devoted to me, for my birthday he gave me an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

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

How To Love God With Your Soul - 1 John 2:15-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 20, 2025

What does it mean to love God specifically with your soul? What is the soul, exactly, and how does one love with it?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Required Desire Man-Centered? It is fairly rare that Tracy will make a comment about my sermons, but last week when we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17, Mark 12:30

Remember The Sabbath Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 24, 2022

The Sabbath cannot be found on any calendar! It is one day out of every seven days that we are to rest from our work. The argument of the Sabbath being Saturday or Sunday is nothing more than an exercise in futility!

The Ten Commandments are the foundation of God's Law. I say that because the Bible indicates more than just these ten. Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guidelines For Christianity: God's Gift Of Sex Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". We’re going to try to answer these questions. What does the seventh commandment actually address? Why is adultery wrong? What leads people to adultery?

Today we’re gonna talk about sex. Now that I have your attention. . . God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in your body and carry out His ministry through you. Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Base Ten Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

Introduction to Sermon Series on the 10 Commandments: Why God gave them, what they say about God, what they say about people.

How many of you like murder mysteries? It’s one of the most popular genres around. I myself have been a major fan of murder mysteries for years. I excuse the habit because Dorothy Sayers approved of them (She not only wrote the Lord Peter Wimsey mystery stores but was also a rather brilliant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-7, Deuteronomy 8:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make No Idols Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 12, 2009

Looks at the second commandment and how making idols limits our worship of God

Make No Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Slide Good morning, Last week we began a new series, God’s Top Ten, on the 10 commandments and we started out by giving an overview of some important facts about the 10 commandments. Namely that The 10 commandments were part of the Old Covenant with Israel vs. the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Wants The Best For Us

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

In our modern society, some of the Ten Commandments are ridiculed, & others ignored. But I think this 7th Commandment is actually hated by many.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Valentine’s Day, a special day, a day in which much emphasis is placed on romantic love. But if you listen, you’ll discover that the world gives very mixed messages about the nature of love & the ways to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ