Sermons on Wall Around Commandments:

Mindfulness For Christians

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 7, 2021

Happiness depends as much upon temperament as upon fortune

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 says : Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report : If there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. BUT what exactly is the human mind supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

The Value Of Love

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 20, 2019

Today's Sermon is a part of the series on building lasting values that we can build up God's House within us, and thus build our lives upon. Today's Value is the Value of Love.

Building Lasting Values “The Value of Love” 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!jJV1WC5J!pIpqOFPke7Kd3v3OJ7HE7QLC0WMWmAmxSTXn_XNK25U In our series on building our lives on values that will last, the value of love might be the most valuable of them all. Turn to 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Matthew 23:37-39, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Rich Young Ruler

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 18, 2018

FOBO “fear of better options?

28B I saw a tee-shirt that said “fomo made me do it” (Fear Of Missing Out.). Did the man in our Gospel today have that, or FOBO “fear of better options,” or FODA, 'fear of doing anything?' The man ran up, knelt down, and asked Jesus, “…what must I do to inherit eternal life?" It’s like, “What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014

Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus, Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

In these verses we see more controversy between Jesus & the Pharisees. On the surface, the point of contention was keeping the Sabbath. The Pharisees were going to get very upset about Jesus & His disciples picking grain on the Sabbath, as well as Jesus h

The Gospel of Mark #7 – “Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath” Mark 2:23-3:6 Intro – 1. How many of you prayed this prayer, “Now I lay me down to sleep…?” (Quote) Unfortunately, I also used to pray, “Now I lay me down to rest…” (Quote) 2. ILL ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Watch Yourself Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 24, 2021

We have come to far to turn back now. We must examine our hearts so we can walk with the Lord and maintain that which He has begun in us! John knew walking with the Lord was not easy in the midst of continual opposition, but he also knew that faith would one day end in sight.

“Watch Yourself” The salutation "to the chosen lady and to her children" most likely refers to a specific woman and her family. This letter was written shortly after 1 John to warn about false teachers. Little has changed in two thousand years. Advocates of unorthodox beliefs still exist ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Glorified

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019

What we say and do should glorify God and not bring praise or glory to us as individuals.

Glorified John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released the song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” What’s love but a second-hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” --- Ask yourself, “What DOES love have to do with being a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core 52 Week 31 - All You Need Is Love Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 4, 2020

Maybe the Beatles were right. In a world that shifts constantly, what principle do we rely on to guide us? A classic question with a timeless response. Love God and love one another.

You can hear the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4831982 • Our world is full of contradictory direction giving. Particularly now. o Mask, no mask? o Go out in public, stay home? o Kids go to school or not? o The problem with this situation is that deciding which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Deuteronomy 10:12, John 14:15, Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ten New Ways God Is At Work Today

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 26, 2020

Weariness and discouragement can sap our spiritual life - but renewal is within reach because God is always at work.

Ten New Ways God Is At Work Today Weariness and discouragement can sap our spiritual life - but renewal is within reach because God is always at work. Our troubles can seem huge to us at the moment, but God sees beyond them - he is beyond them. Isaiah 42:9 See, the former things have taken ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, Lamentations 3:22-24, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Reconciled

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 13, 2023

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

February 12, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 Be Reconciled Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Both of our Bible readings today reflect on the commandments. In the reading from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessings To Thank For

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 29, 2024

Having a Heavenly Father, who is Sovereign and Loving, we are actually enjoying many blessings. Let’s remember them always. And be thankful. Apart from the physical or material favors, what spiritual blessings from Him we could be thankful for?

“God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, ’Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth. The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth and upon every bird of the heavens, upon everything that creeps on the ground and all the fish of the sea. Into your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

This Kind

Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 20, 2023

Most believers have experienced spiritual highs and spiritual lows. There are times where you sense God’s presence in a strong and unforgettable way and then there are those times where you wonder where God’s presence is.

Mark 9:14-29 This Kind August 20, 2023 Most believers have experienced spiritual highs and spiritual lows. There are times where you sense God’s presence in a strong and unforgettable way and then there are those times where you wonder where God’s presence is. If you have done ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Over The Line

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Law Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 5, 2022

God will judge sinful humanity 1) Impartially (vv. 11) through what was 2) Illuminated (v. 12-15) and based on their 3) Intention (Romans 2:16).

Romans 2:11-16. 11 For God shows no partiality. 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-16

Denomination: Other

The Law Is Good Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 21, 2022

1 Timothy 1:6-11 teaches us how to use the law of God.

Scripture About fifteen years after Paul planted the church in Ephesus, some elders, who wanted to style themselves after teachers of the law in Jewish synagogues, were teaching “myths and endless genealogies” (1 Timothy 1:4). This led to speculations and was causing misunderstanding and confusion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed