Ten Commandments: Being Truthful

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Text:  Acts 5:1-11

Sermon:  Being Truthful

Date:  March 9, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

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In Acts 5, we see a harsh demonstration of the consequences that come from lying.  Today, we continue our series of sermons on the Ten Commandments as we consider the ninth commandment: You Shall Not Bear False Witness.

Ten Commandments: Making a Contribution

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Text:  Ephesians 4:28

Sermon:  Making a Contribution

Date:  March 2, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

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The temptation to steal is more powerful than we might initially imagine.  We usually think of it as a violation of someone else’s property rights, and we frown upon stealing because it is bad for society.  This Sunday, as we consider the commandment that prohibits stealing, we will consider the angle of Ephesians 4, where the Bible does not talk about how bad stealing is for society, but instead helps us see that the habit of stealing actually robs the thief of the opportunity to make a positive contribution.

Ten Commandments: Protecting What Is Valued

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Text:  Galatians 5:19-21

Sermon:  Protecting What Is Valued

Date:  February 23, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

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Galatians 5 introduces us to a category of behaviors that are referred to as “works of the flesh.”  These traits often seem normal, and many would consider them “benign.”  However, the Bible tells us that those who practice these things, won’t be able to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.  We will consider this teaching as we continue our series on the Ten Commandments.

Ten Commandments: Respecting Life

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Text:  Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon:  Respecting Life

Date:  February 16, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

 

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had a wonderful way of taking God’s Commandments, and make His followers consider how God’s instruction penetrates into our lives.  In our sermon this week, we will consider Jesus’ teaching about the sixth commandments: You Shall Not Kill.

Ten Commandments: Showing Honor

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Text:  Romans 13:1-7

Sermon:  Showing Honor

Date:  February 9, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

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God teaches His people to honor fathers and mothers.  In our message today, we will learn that God’s commandment is not necessarily intended to celebrate parenthood, but rather to call His people to develop character that shows appropriate respect to others.

Ten Commandments: Sabbath Keeping

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Text:  Isaiah 58

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Sermon:  Sabbath Keeping

Date:  February 2, 2014

Series:  Ten Commandments

 

We often think of Sabbath Keeping as a restriction, while God meant it to be a way of providing a time to set aside the urgent, in order to experience what is eternally significant.

Rev. Dave Veldhorst Preaching

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Rev. Dave Veldhorst Preaching

Date:  January 26, 2014

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This Sunday, Rev. Dave Veldhorst will be leading our morning worship service.

Commandments: God’s Holy Name

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Text:  Acts 19

Sermon:  God’s Holy Name

Date:  January 19, 2014

Series:  Commandments

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When you know someone’s name, you can get their attention, ask for favors, and contact them regularly.  When God gives us His name, He teaches us to utilize that power of knowing Him with great care.  In Acts 19, we get a glimpse of what happens when His name is used flippantly.

Commandments: How We Worship

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Text:  1 Samuel 13:1-15

Sermon:  How We Worship

Date:  January 12, 2014

Series:  Commandments

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The first two commandments are often confused and mixed together.  This week Sunday, we are going to see that in the second commandment, God not only commands us to worship Him exclusively, He also gives us guidelines for HOW we worship Him when He forbids the making of idols.

Commandments: Who We Worship

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Text:  Joshua 24:15

Sermon:  Who We Worship

Date:  January 5, 2014

Series:  Commandments

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On Sunday, January 5, we will begin the new year with a series of sermons on the Ten Commandments.  In Joshua 24, God’s people are challenged to consider where their loyalties will lie.