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Ten Commandments: Signposts On Freedom Road
Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019 (message contributor)
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1. Why The Ten Commandments?
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.
WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display, the congressman answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is ...read more
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2. No Other Gods
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
Gods are whatever people worship, trust and serve. Why does God care? Other gods hurt us. HOW: Practical ways to worship, trust and serve God.
NO OTHER GODS—Exodus 20:3, Isaiah 44:6-22 Read Exodus 20:1-3. The first commandment seems like an easy one. I doubt that any of you is a secret worshipper of Baal or Zeus. You don’t kneel before a Buddha in your garden, or have a shrine to Hindu gods in your bedroom. How then is this commandment ...read more
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3. Accept No Substitutes
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
False (mostly mental) images of God distort him, and harm us. Recognize how false images might come to us, and replace them with a true image of God from the Bible, especially Christ.
ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTES—Exodus 20:4-6, 32:1-6 (I began with a children’s sermon: “Can you draw God? Why not? God is more than we can describe!”) Read Exodus 20:1-6. Catholics and Lutherans take these as one commandments (splitting #10 to make a total of 10), but most Protestants take them as ...read more
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4. Honoring God's Name
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
Don't dishonor the name of God by word or deed. We need God's help: the Holy Spirit, confession and cleansing, filling our minds with good things.
HONORING GOD’S NAME—Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28 (optional children’s sermon: Use a Coke can. The Coca Cola name is so valuable, that if anyone uses the name without permission, they can be sued. God’s name is more valuable!) (Project on the screen: What is the most valuable brand name in world? ...read more
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5. The Gift Of Sabbath
Contributed on Jan 8, 2019
A positive view of the Sabbath, as God's gift to us. It is a) a time to relax, b) a time to worship, and c) a taste of heaven. A balanced view, with a unique perspective on c).
THE GIFT OF SABBATH—Exodus 20:8-11, Exodus 31:12-16, Hebrews 4:9-11 (Children’s Sermon: Show a car Maintenance Schedule. Just as a car needs maintenance, we do too. We do that at church, and other times…) Which of the 10 commandments is optional? For many Americans, all of them! You can hardly go ...read more