Sermons on Wall Around Commandments:

Letter #1 "Dear Ephesus: Is This Love?" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

Three Things: Commends Condemns Commands 1) Jesus Commends Ephesus: Vs. 2 "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance." For how diligence they were in their service! Labor--describes "toiling to the point of exhaustion." And for how faithful they were in suffering! ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends Smyrna: Vs. 9-10 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #3 "Dear Pergamum: The World Doesn't Belong Here!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Pergamum: Revelation 2:13 "I know where you live--where Satan has his throne." (NIV) There was the Presence of Evil in Pergamum! J. Ralph Grant described Pergamum as "Hell's Headquarters!" Matthew 5:16 "Let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Letter #4 "Dear Thyatira: There Is A Problem With A Woman!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

The History of Thyatira: Acts 16:11-15 There are two identifiable women at Thyatira: Lydia--saved under Paul. Jezebel--a false prophet like in book of 1 and 2 Kings. 1) Jesus Commends Thyatira: Vs. 19 "I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

"Remember The Sabbath Day

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Remember the sabbath day

Exodus 20 v. 8 - 11 Intro - 1st Commandment - Worship God only 2nd Commandment - Worship God correctly 3rd Commandment - Worship God sincerely 4th Commandment - Worship God regularly Note:- 1. GOD'S PROVISION OF THE DAY - v. 8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

"Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness Against Thy Neighbour."

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour."

Exodus 20 v. 12 -16 "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." James 3 . 1 - 13 1. THE PRINCIPLE OF HONESTY - "false witness" Prov 12 v. 22 "Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight." Psalm 101 v. 7 "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of A New Passion

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2016

What passion for God is NOT. What it is. 5 passion killers. 3 things you can do to cultivate passion for God.

THE POWER OF NEW PASSION Mk. 12:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MOON ROCKS 1. When the U.S. landed men on the moon, one of their missions was to bring back some moon rocks for study. 2. NASA turned over one rock for study to the Univ. of Texas science department, another to Rice University, and a few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Provoking Thoughts From 2 John

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

Obviously, we are dealing with 2 John in this message. You have probably noticed that second and third John are very short.

Second John only has 13 verses. Third John only has 15 verses. But, do not make the mistake of thinking that because these two books are short that it diminishes what John has to say. Illus: John was like some people we meet. They do not say a lot, but they have the most to say when they do ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Father & Mother Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:12 - Sermon challenges hearers to consider how to honor parents for a lifetime.

“HONOR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER” Ex. 20:12 FBCF – 7/3/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lot of talk in our tumultuous society these days about parents & kids. - The traditional nuclear family of a dad, mom, & kids is no longer seen as the only pattern for a family. - The legalization of gay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 25, 2022

Based on Ex. 20:15 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider biblical antidotes to stealing.

“YOU SHALL NOT STEAL” Ex. 20:15 FBCF – 7/24/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lawyer speaking to prisoner: “Well, Johnny, so you want me to defend you? You have any money? “No, but I’ve got a mule, a few chickens, & a hog or two.” “That will do fine. So what are you accused of stealing?” “Oh, a mule, a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Philippians 4:11-13, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 4:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement At Lautoka Corps

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2020

A message of encouragement during a Corps visit in the values of The Salvation Army.

A short survey; can I see a show of hands, who has had a really good week? Who has had an average sort of week? I can see from your faces that some have had a really tough week. I asked these questions because sometimes we come to a place like this thinking, we are all in the same boat. Others may ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, John 13:35, 1 John 4:20, Galatians 5:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

No Substitutes Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020

We are to worship the LORD and NO substitutes!

1. Exodus 20.3-6 3 “You must not have any other gods except me. 4 “You must not make for yourselves an idol that looks like anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the water below the land. 5 You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. If ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered 29 April 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation, Katy, Tx. The Hebrew word "shamar" is found 486 times in the Bible and is translated as "keep", as in keep my commandments.

20230429 Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim – Keep on Keeping On Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 18:1-5, 30 Haftarah Amos 9:9-15 Brit Chadashah John 14:15-21 Acharei Mot The twenty-ninth reading from the Torah and sixth reading from Leviticus is named Acharei Mot, two words that mean ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, Matthew 5:22-48

Denomination: *other

Faith Not Legalism (Galatians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2024

Did Jesus say that until heaven and earth pass away, obedience to the law remains? Did the apostles contradict Him? Let's find out in Galatians 3.

Paul explained how we are justified by grace through faith, not works of the law. How is Abraham a model for Christians? Who are the real children of Abraham? What about Christians who insist on the works of the law? Is the law continued in spirit, discontinued in the letter, and thus transformed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Replacement Tablets (Exodus 34)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 12, 2024

Does God sometimes make us do things over? As Moses face shone, do our lives shine? Let's look at Exodus 34.

Does God sometimes require a do over after we have broken things? How great is God’s mercy? Do we let our light shine from within? Let's look at Exodus 34. Were the previous tablets “the work of God?“ Was Moses to chisel a copy of the stone tablets himself this time, for God to write on? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist