Sermons on Exodus 20:4: showing 31-45 of 340

Why God Hates All Forms Of Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 15, 2003

A person seldom considers that his own selfishness can be an idol, as "self" is more important than God. Very few consider that anything, which is more important to a person than obeying God, may be considered an idol.

Why God Hates All Forms of Idolatry A person may not consider that an automobile, house, certain possessions, a hobby, a person, a political party, a cause, a job, a sport, an addiction, lusts, pleasures, or some other thing, can become an idol. A person may not consider that stubbornness is as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Establishes A Covenant Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 15, 2003

God gave the 10 commandments as a covenant gift to his people and he wants them written on our hearts.

In 1955, The Fraternal Order of Eagles placed monuments of the Ten Commandments in public parks, at schools, and in front of municipal buildings around the country as gifts to honor individuals and special events. The first one was donated in Milwaukee, Wis., in a public event involving the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

3 Lent B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 25, 2003

In a time of war it is important to be reminded of God’s intention for the world and for us.

3 Lent B Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Cor. 1:18-25, John 2:13-22 March 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen It has been a tough week. The tension of the build-up to war has sapped many of us of energy. The war that seemed so inevitable, yet undesirable has arrived and we are not left untouched. There have been peace ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tenth Commandment

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Covetousness drives a wedge between people and destroys relationships.

Slide #1 The Tenth Commandment Slide #2 Ex 20:1-17, “Then God instructed the people as follows: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who rescued you from slavery in Egypt. 3 "Do not worship any other gods besides me. 4 "Do not make idols of any kind, whether in the shape of birds or animals or fish. Slide ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Commandments Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 7, 2002

Many of us see people around us that break laws on a continuing basis. This is one of the issues with God’s law or commandment, the unfortunate side is that God tells us in his own voice that to forsake HIS commands will bring problems for ourselves, our

God’s Commandment’s Commandments relating to God Commandments relating to other men and women Commandments response by men and women DBF Sunday Sermon, 12/8/02 I see a lot of youth who have been accused of breaking a commandment or law of the State of Alaska. Does my jaw drop anymore? Not very ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Fingers Of God

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

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“The Three Fingers of God” In 1989, a Philadelphia financial analyst purchased an old, torn picture of a country scene for $4 at a flea market in Adamstown, PA because he liked the frame. Later, when he attempted to detach the frame from the painting, the frame fell apart in his hands and he found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True God - What Is He Like?

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The True God - What is He Like?

We Need to Know Whom We Worship One of the most important revelations we can receive from the Bible is the character of God. The Bible tells us what God is like - his attributes, his ways in dealing with mankind, his heart. Our traditions, preconceptions, experiences and reasonings do not always ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

A Control Issue Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

The second in a series on the 10 Commandments dealing with how the human craving to be in control translates to making graven images, idolatry, worshiping the work of our hands.

One of the Christmas cards I got this year wasn’t really a Christmas card. It wasn’t even a Hannukah card. It was a Solstice card. It came from an old friend of mine named Sally who sang soprano in my medieval chamber vocals ensemble and taught me Middle Eastern dancing. (That’s belly dancing, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Deuteronomy 5:8-10, Deuteronomy 4:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Your God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the first sermon in a series on the Ten Commandmentsa

Do Not Worship Any God Except Me. I was probably 7 when I first heard about them, the next time they came to my attention, I was 15. The first time was in a religious ed class in grade 2, it was at the Canadian Armed Forces School in Soest, Germany. The next time was in grade 10 history. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Misuse God's Name Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at the various way God’s name can be misused.

Very few things bug me as much as hearing the Lord’s name misused. When I was 15 I went to work on the tugboats out of Saint John New Brunswick and hanging around with sailors it didn’t take long before I had pretty much heard any words that I might have missed in high school. And so if you take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Take A Break Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at the need for the seventh day.

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need doing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Sandwich Generation Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This message looks at the need for honouring our aging parents.

A little bit of a change in direction here. Early in January we started this series on the Ten Commandments, and after the first four messages we are about to make an abrupt turn. The first four commandments dealt with our relationship with God. They were vertical commands, and now they have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Kill Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Steal Anothers Affections Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at Adultery and the Ten Commandments

We’re going to do something a little bit different this morning as we look at the seventh commandment. Which is Exodus 20:14 Be faithful in marriage. I’m going to tell you a story. It all started with a man, figures doesn’t it? He wasn’t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan