Podcasts about Ten Commandments

Believers need a mediator so they will not be afraid of God but fear Him rightly.As the Ten Commandments conclude, the people still stand at the foot of the mountain amid thunder, lightning, the sound of the trumpet, and thick smoke. Terrified by the holiness of God, they beg Moses to speak to them instead of God Himself lest they die. Moses responds with a striking word: “Do not be afraid, but fear.”The distinction is crucial. Terror that drives us away from God is not the same as the holy fear that draws us near in obedience. The people needed a mediator, and Moses stood between them and the consuming fire. That need is fully met in Christ, the greater Mediator. Through Him we need not be afraid of condemnation, yet we rightly fear the Lord so that we may not sin and may walk in grateful obedience.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #Mediator #FearOfTheLord

We are at the end of our series on the Ten Commandments.  The commandment may be the most difficult for us.  It's about wanting what doesn't belong to us.  The core of this is a message that tries to tell us that we aren't enough.  Yet God reminds us that we are.  The sermon is based on Exodus 20:17.

Have you ever asked someone to lie on your behalf? Have you ever lied on behalf of another? Have you ever let the masses dictate how you act, even when you knew  it was wrong? Today, the guys dig into commandment number nine: "Do not bear false witness." Has God called us to a higher standard of truth than we might apply in our day-to-day lives? Tune in to today's episode to hear the guys discuss how deeply the commandment not to bear false witness goes and how to apply it to our lives today. Because the best conversations happen After Class

The Ten Commandments were never given as a ladder to heaven. Dr. J. Vernon McGee explains the true purpose of God's Law—not to save us, but to reveal God's holiness, expose our sin, and lead us to the only One who can save. If you've ever wondered where Law and grace meet, you'll be pointed away from Mount Sinai's thunder and toward Calvary's mercy, where forgiveness is freely found.

What is the role of the law in the life of a Christian?As preparation for the Ten Commandments continues, Pastor Rodney turns to Matthew 5 where Jesus addresses the relationship between His kingdom and the Old Testament Law. The religious leaders feared that Jesus was abolishing the Law of Moses. Instead, Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law or the Prophets but to fulfill them.The Law of the kingdom fulfills rather than cancels the Law given at Sinai. For the Christian—the kingdom citizen—the moral Law remains a guide for how to live under the rule of King Jesus. The same God who spoke at Mount Sinai now speaks through His Son, and the proper response is grateful, Spirit-empowered obedience.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #Matthew #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #NewTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #KingdomLaw #SermonOnTheMount

God wants His children to know who He is so they will obey Him.Before giving a single commandment, God speaks and identifies Himself: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” The foundation of the Ten Commandments is not a list of rules, but a relationship with the Redeemer who has already saved His people.God is the One who speaks, keeps His promises, is known, redeems, is loved, and compels His people to love others. Obedience flows from knowing who He is and what He has already done. The same is true for every believer: we obey because we know and love the God who first loved and redeemed us.Preached by Rodney Brown Jr. at Rhome Bible ChurchWebsite: https://www.rhomebible.org#Exodus #BibleTeaching #RhomeBibleChurch #Sermon #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalPreaching #GodsSovereignty #OldTestament #Faith #ImpartingTheWord #Reformed #ExpositionalPreaching #ExpositionalTeaching #TenCommandments #TheLordYourGod

Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:12 "Honor Where Honor Is Due" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on September 6, 2026.

By Stephen Bouchette - The growth of a human being is a pattern we see with God and His works. He often starts with something very small, and often completes it with as something really big. How is He doing this in our life?

By Ron Davenport - In Acts 3:19 Peter gives a framework for spiritual revival that ultimately will be applied across all the world. As we go through the prophetic scriptures, we see how the fall holy days presage how an entire world will follow the steps of Acts 3:19 to revive a world on the brink of extinction.

By Steve Parker - There's no doubt that kindness is a character trait that everyone can embrace. But for the CHRIST-follower, to model kindness for others goes beyond just being nice. This sermon focuses on Ephesians 2 and explores biblical kindness that our Heavenly Father models and gives a framework for our own

By Darrin Keith - Salvation is a gift from God, attainable only by coming into covenant with God through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. But once given this precious relationship with God, we must now respond powerfully to this calling that we have been given.

By Tim Martens - An examination of the Model Prayer given by Jesus in Matthew 6 shows a correlation to the Ten Commandments, as well as, an outline of the plan of God for the salvation of mankind.

By Dave Goethals - Trials can arrive suddenly and leave us uncertain about what to do next, but God provides a clear way forward. By stopping and seeking God, asking for wisdom and searching His Word, and choosing to trust Him, we can respond to hardship with faith rather than fear, doubt, anxiety, or human reasoning

By David Cook - Does God mean what He says? Uzzah reaches out to catch the Ark — a natural instinct — and God strikes him dead. He broke one rule. A woman chooses life instead of abortion — and the world gets Steve Jobs, Steph Curry, Tim Tebow. What if she hadn't? Obey exactly as God says, or live with the

By William Bradford - We want to understand the framework prophecy provides in understanding God's plan, but beyond that, we must understand what Christ Himself told us about being ready for His return.

By Ernest Grier - The hope of the resurrection is one of the driving forces behind our faith. The resurrection of the dead was the entire hope and one of the central messages of the early Church.

By Greg Thomas - The spring Holy Days focus on God's work in individuals through repentance, acceptance of Christ's sacrifice, overcoming sin, and receiving the Holy Spirit as He prepares His firstfruits for His Kingdom. The fall Holy Days broaden that focus to God's intervention in the world through Christ's return

What happens when we stop asking what we want and start seeking the place where God chooses to dwell? 1 Kings Chapter 8 reveals one of the most powerful moments in the entire Bible: the dedication of Solomon's Temple and the moment the glory of God fills the House. In this chapter of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore the meaning of the Shechina, the cloud that fills the Temple, and why this moment connects directly back to the Tabernacle in the wilderness. In this chapter learn: • Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant into the Holy of Holies. • The cloud of the Shechina fills the Temple and the priests cannot stand to minister. • Jeremy and Ari explore the connection between Solomon's Temple and the Tabernacle of Moses. • Why did Solomon describe the Arafel (עֲרָפֶל) and the cloud surrounding the Temple? • David's dream of building the Temple is finally fulfilled through his son Solomon. • Why Jerusalem became the place God chose for His dwelling place. • The Ark and the tablets of the Ten Commandments connect the Temple back to Sinai. • A powerful reflection on how one generation carries the dream while another generation fulfills it.

CrossFit Level 4 coaches Fran Panero and Jason Ackerman sit down to co-create the "Ten Commandments of Connection," a practical, on-the-spot framework for coaches who want to hold a high standard without losing the fun. Together, they unpack real strategies like reading the room, never correcting before connecting, and praising effort over perfection, drawing on Fran's own journey from Brazil to Australia and her Level 4 certification process. --- Take the free Affiliate Blueprint Assessment

What happens when we stop asking what we want and start seeking the place where God chooses to dwell? 1 Kings Chapter 8 reveals one of the most powerful moments in the entire Bible: the dedication of Solomon's Temple and the moment the glory of God fills the House. In this chapter of Prophets of Israel Daily, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel explore the meaning of the Shechina, the cloud that fills the Temple, and why this moment connects directly back to the Tabernacle in the wilderness. In this chapter learn: • Solomon brings the Ark of the Covenant into the Holy of Holies. • The cloud of the Shechina fills the Temple and the priests cannot stand to minister. • Jeremy and Ari explore the connection between Solomon's Temple and the Tabernacle of Moses. • Why did Solomon describe the Arafel (עֲרָפֶל) and the cloud surrounding the Temple? • David's dream of building the Temple is finally fulfilled through his son Solomon. • Why Jerusalem became the place God chose for His dwelling place. • The Ark and the tablets of the Ten Commandments connect the Temple back to Sinai. • A powerful reflection on how one generation carries the dream while another generation fulfills it.

Main Truth: God saves us from sin for obedience to his commandments. We are back with a new sermon series walking through the Ten Commandments in Exodus. In this sermon, Pastor Mark unfolds the introduction to the Ten Commandments and lays the foundation for why they were given, and how we are to obey them through Christ. Preached on Sept. 2, 2026.

By Jorge de Campos - Jesus Christ is superior to the prophets, superior to the angels, and superior to the created universe. He is the eternal Son of God, our Savior, our King, and the One through whom God establishes the New Covenant.

By William Bradford - The twenty-first part in a series of mid-week Bible studies, covering the book of Hebrews. This session is a character study from the faith chapter - Sarah.

"Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" "Is it a sin to break the 10 Commandments?" "Can I follow some Old Covenant laws but not all of them?"In this episode, we ask the question, "Must I follow the Old Covenant Law?" Our hope is that we see how Christ has fulfilled the law and because of that, we don't need to follow the letter of the Old Covenant Laws, but instead we are called to follow the heart of the New Covenant Law today.Connect With Usprovidenceomaha.org | Instagram | FacebookEmail Usformation@providenceomaha.org

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What makes BibleProject's resources for understanding Scripture so engaging, and what role does technology play in their approach? The crowdfunded organization's chief product officer, Joel Worrall, calls in to talk about creating redemptive technology, the value of studying Scripture as its authors intended, and the BibleProject video series he calls “the coolest thing we've done.” BibleProject website: https://bibleproject.com/The Ten Commandments video series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH0Szn1yYNedhbJcKSQbpwGmmk7fhwTyL&si=uhAYZYgzc33h3izcMore about Joel Worrall: https://joelworrall.com/about/Dr. Brian Doak is an Old Testament scholar and professor: https://www.georgefox.edu/academics/undergrad/departments/religion/faculty/doak.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

I wonder what comes to mind for most people when they think about the Ten Commandments. Studies have shown that most folks are unable to name more than one or two of them. I bet many others would probably have to admit that when they think of the Ten Commandments, and this may just be, you know, thinking about the older generations, but for many of us, I imagine some when they hear about the Ten Commandments, they think of Charlton Heston with a gray bouffant hairdo, wearing a bathrobe, and special effects in the background. Others might have a visceral reaction to a phrase that, for them, conjures up feelings of a threatening, judgmental, angry God. But my guess is that most people probably don't think of the Ten Commandments much at all, which may be what drives some people to make such a fuss about trying to get these things posted in prominent places. Have you noticed the spate of legislation being forwarded in a number of, I will have to say, mostly southern states to place the Ten Commandments in public schools and buildings? Have you been following this? It's a whole situation, friends. It's a whole situation. The youngest among us may think that that sort of thing is a new phenomenon. It is not. A quick search revealed that perhaps the first large scale campaign to mandate public posting was launched in 1950. The first time the Supreme Court took up the matter was 1980. And then there's Roy Moore, the twice elected, twice removed justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, I won't go into all of that, but I can tell you if you're curious, I'm sure. During Moore's first stint on the bench, beginning in 2001, he waged and lost a stubborn fight to keep a Ten Commandments monument in his courthouse. One thing I remember about this episode is the fact that after being removed as Chief Justice, Judge Moore continued this crusade through speaking engagements and would bring along the Ten Commandments monument with him wherever he went to give a talk. Now, I'm all for visuals to help you support your message, but get this: the monument weighs 5,280 pounds, roughly just a little more than 500 pounds a commandment. So Judge Moore would lug this massive thing across the country on the back of a flatbed truck. You cannot make this stuff up. It was reported that even the five-ton crane that was used to move the monument off the truck buckled visibly under its weight. What an amazing mental image, really. I mean, it's so appropriate, since many of us may have a sense that the commandments are heavy and dangerous, that they hang over people like an ominous threat just waiting to crush you with their weight the minute you step out of line. This is the way that some folks use the commandments and the scriptures in general, as a heavy yoke that the masses, regardless of culture or creed, need to have publicly strapped to their backs and nailed to their walls so that they'll get into shape, lift those heavy laws, carry those burdensome commandments, and do three sets of ten repetitions every other day. Weightlifting morality. That's what that is. However, I don't think we have to look too far to find a challenge to this way of thinking. Just look back at the text we read today from Exodus. The recital of the Ten Commandments begins this way: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery." This is God's reminder to the people of who God is and what God has done. God is no dictator. God doesn't impose the weight of unfair laws upon people. The commandments are not a mandate to enslave God's people. God is the one who has brought the people out of slavery, who has unburdened them from unjust laws. God is the one who has given the people freedom. But I find that many folk focus less on that and more on the "thou shalt not" of the commandments. Why do they have to be so negative? If God cares enough about us to set us free, I imagine some people thinking, then why does it seem like God is trying to control us, to limit our freedom? Now let's think about it for just a minute. Jesus experienced God as Abba, as father. All you mothers and fathers out there, all of us who have spent significant time caring for children, just think about when the children are very young. They're curious about everything. They want to touch everything. They want to put everything in their mouth. They want to get into anything and everything. And as a loving caregiver, you are trying to keep them alive. You want to do everything you can to keep them safe. And so you set boundaries for your children to keep them safe. However, we do know any parent will tell you that children always push against the boundary. Can I get an amen from anyone? Children will always push against the boundary. I will say as a pastor, people push against the boundary. We really do not like to be told no. But really, only the most naive among us will assume that true freedom means total freedom from restraints. I just think of our dog, Daisy. If Daisy were allowed to run completely free with no restraints, she might catch sight of another dog and dash across our busy street in front of the house to chase it, and that would get Daisy killed for sure. Because we love Daisy, we provide restraints that keep her safe, that help her enjoy the world in ways that are good for her and for the other creatures around her. God, who has brought people out of slavery, is setting some boundaries for the people so that they will remain free, so that they may live in peace and safety together, so that they may experience the fullness of life. And this is the thing about God's commandments: every "thou shalt not," every no, is protecting a yes. God says no to the things that enslave us, that diminish us, or destroy life together, so that we can say yes to the things that make life free and whole for everyone. The no is never the point. "Thou shalt not" is not the point. The life God is protecting, the freedom God is protecting, the dignity God is protecting, that is the point. With this framework in mind, we see that the commandments might sound like this: the no to other gods, the no to idols and their empty promises, protects a yes to trusting the God whose word is good, to trusting the God who sets us free, to recognizing what is truly holy. No to using God's name to manipulate or to threaten or to serve our own agenda means yes to honoring God with humility and with reverence. No to endless work, to treating ourselves or anyone else as machines for production, is a yes to Sabbath, to rest, to delight, recreation, and remembering that the world does not stop turning because you take a break. Remember, a pause here, remember who God is speaking to in these commandments: former slaves, people whose lives had been measured by how much they produced. God says, you're free now, you can stop. No to dishonoring those from whom we have received life means yes to honoring those who came before us, while telling the truth about what we've inherited, and choosing what we will bring forward. No to violence and to the destruction of life is a yes to reverence, to life, and for life. No to betrayal and broken promises and the cheapening of intimacy is a yes to faithfulness to the covenants that we make, yes to trust and intimacy cherished. No to taking what belongs to another is a yes to respecting our neighbors and building a community where theft is unnecessary because all have enough. No to lies, slander, and words that destroy another person is a yes to truth spoken in love and words that build one another up. No to coveting, to allowing someone else's life or possessions to make us dissatisfied with our own, is a yes to gratitude, to generosity, and to rejoicing in our neighbors' good. Every no protects a yes. Every boundary opens space for life to be lived well, and a world shaped by all those yeses, what a wonderful world that would be. That world isn't here yet. We still go so far astray. Think again with me about Sabbath. God says to people who have been slaves, whose worth was measured by their productivity, you can stop. And not only you, did you notice? It's a great part of that commandment. Not just you, your children, your workers, the immigrant living among you. Even your animals get to stop. Give them a break. Everybody gets to rest. Now imagine taking that commandment seriously in a culture where people work multiple jobs and still can't make ends meet, where paid leave is a luxury for many, where productivity so easily becomes a measure of our human worth. It's one thing to post the commandment on a classroom wall, but are we willing to build a society in which people can actually live it? And we could ask that question not just about Sabbath, but about the one about idolatry, or truth telling, or violence, or faithfulness, slander, greed, and whether our neighbors have enough. Even after all this time, we continue to misunderstand. We can turn even the commandments themselves into monuments, into idols, things to display and defend, rather than a way of life to practice. Are we hopeless? Sometimes I just wonder, are we hopeless? Is the answer to be found in posting bigger and heavier versions of the Ten Commandments wherever possible? I don't believe we're hopeless. Newsflash: I don't believe we're hopeless. And I don't think, surprise, surprise, I don't think our hope lies in mandated public posting of the commandments. Our hope is found in the public living of the commandments. Of course, to live the ways of God, we need to know them. We need to learn and study what they really mean for us in our time and place. We need to understand the law of God and teach the law of God in appropriate ways and in appropriate contexts. We need to understand that the commandments set us free to live together in such a way that nobody has to be enslaved, exploited, violated, betrayed, robbed, lied about, or consumed by another person's greed. Do I want to say that one again? Can I say that one again? There was a lot in there. Let me just say it again: the commandments set us free. They set us free. Oh, Lord, I'm going to say it again, they set us free to live together in such a way that nobody has to be enslaved, exploited, violated, betrayed, robbed, lied about, or consumed by another person's greed. The more we learn and live and teach the commandments in ways that reveal their freeing and life-giving purpose, the less they'll seem like stones hanging over people's heads, 500 pounds a commandment, ready to crush or imprison us. The more we live according to God's way, the closer we will be to that world of all those yeses, a world that is safe and peaceful and whole. To see how to live according to the law, we only have to look as far as Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus, the fulfillment of the law in flesh, says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." We know that this teaching of Jesus doesn't mean the way will be easy. All you have to do is love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength, and your neighbor as yourself, and you have to do 25 sets of 100 repetitions daily for the rest of your life. Doesn't mean it's easy to take on the yoke of Christ. It does mean that Jesus gives us grace and strength and stamina to live according to the way of God, not so that we might finally earn our freedom, because God has already set us free. The commandments show us how to live together in ways that honor the life and the dignity of all. That is the weight God asks us to carry, not 5,000 pounds of stones strapped to our backs, but the light burden of learning day by day how to live God's freedom together. May that be so, and may the day come soon. Amen. Beloved, my invitation for us today, and as we go into the week: I was wrestling and praying about this, and there are two things I want to suggest. One is that you consider the commandments. If you haven't read them over, take a look at them again and ask, is there one of these things that I need to study and pray over so that I can receive the freedom that God wants to give me through its practice? That's an invitation, take a look at them again. Some of it's a little confusing. You can read my sermon for help, but think about it: is there one of these commandments that you just need to sit with, to discover where God wants to give you more freedom through practicing that commandment? And the second invitation I want to extend today, and encourage you to think about as we move closer into this fall season, is: how are you going to stay close to the word of God? How are you going to stay close to the practices that sustain life and life together, through your participation here at Foundry Church? Begin to pray about it. Look at those opportunities that are coming up for service, for learning, for community, and begin to get clear. Make some decisions, or make a decision, not more. We have to make too many decisions. Make one decision: where are you going to, what are you going to do, to help you really stay connected in ways that help sustain your life and your freedom? That's my invitation today. Amen.

Why did God place the Ten Commandments inside the Ark of the Covenant—and then cover them with the mercy seat and sacrificial blood?In this episode of Shadows to Substance, Pastor George Sayour examines one of the clearest pictures of law, grace, and redemption in the Old Testament.From the tablets of the Law to the mercy seat and sacrificial blood, the Ark points beyond itself to the fulfillment found in Christ. Drawing from Exodus 25, Hebrews 9–10, John 1, Matthew 5, and Romans 10, George shows how the Mosaic Covenant's types and shadows anticipate the substance: Christ fulfilling the Law, providing atonement for sin, and giving righteousness to those who receive Him by faith.

God has given you everything you need, and He is all you need. If you said "Amen," then why do you covet? The Ten Commandments are more than a generic law code that anyone can live by. They are the reference point to a wider, set-apart way of life, and that set-apartness comes with a few rules on how to conduct oneself in a new identity as a kingdom of priests, a holy nation.  Today, the guys begin their new series unpacking the Ten Commandments, beginning with coveting. Tune in to hear how pervasive and destructive this seemingly simple attitude can be.  Because the best conversations happen after class!

Presented by Julie Busteed I'm sure you've heard the phrase “work-life balance”. When I hear it, I picture a seesaw, constantly trying to stay perfectly balanced. But if you've ever been on a seesaw, you know that's not easy. There are always ups and downs. I'm not convinced that “balance” is the right goal. I think God calls us to something different—to healthy rhythms. Life has seasons. Some seasons are naturally busier than others, but how do we live out those seasons without always feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and out of sync? The truth is, you and I were never created to live at full throttle all the time. We were created to regularly rest. We were created to practice Sabbath. But what does that really mean? And what does it look like in our lives today? Going back to the very beginning of Scripture, we see that God himself established the pattern. Genesis 2:3 says: Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done. Think about that. God didn’t rest because he was tired. He rested because he was establishing a rhythm for his creation. A rhythm you and I are meant to follow. The Ten Commandments also references the Sabbath. Exodus 20 says: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work…. God points back to creation as the reason. Just as he worked for six days and rested on the seventh, he calls us to do the same. Now, Sabbath certainly includes worship but notice that God also repeatedly emphasizes rest. He tells his people to stop working. To cease striving and to follow his example. And perhaps even more importantly, I think we need to change our mindset. Instead of thinking, “I have to take a day off,” what if we saw Sabbath as a weekly declaration that God is enough? It’s a way of saying, “God, you’re in control. The world keeps turning even when I stop working. I trust you to provide. I trust you with what didn’t finish today.” Sabbath isn’t primarily about following another rule. It’s about nurturing our relationship with God. It’s about trusting him enough to stop, worship, rest, and remember that he is the one who sustains our lives.

Why did God place the Ten Commandments inside the Ark of the Covenant—and then cover them with the mercy seat and sacrificial blood?In this episode of Shadows to Substance, Pastor George Sayour examines one of the clearest pictures of law, grace, and redemption in the Old Testament.From the tablets of the Law to the mercy seat and sacrificial blood, the Ark points beyond itself to the fulfillment found in Christ. Drawing from Exodus 25, Hebrews 9–10, John 1, Matthew 5, and Romans 10, George shows how the Mosaic Covenant's types and shadows anticipate the substance: Christ fulfilling the Law, providing atonement for sin, and giving righteousness to those who receive Him by faith.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

“If you love me, keep my commands.” — John 14:15 As I've been reflecting on the Ten Commandments, an old gospel song keeps running through my mind: “Trust and Obey.” This simple hymn expresses the bedrock faith and action of seeking to live for the Lord. By trusting God and, through his strength, turning to him for support each day, we find joy in the new life we are promised forever in Christ.The Ten Commandments reveal to us and convict us of our sin, our deeply ingrained failure and inability to love God and our neighbors as we are called to do. But through the gracious cleansing and renewing of our hearts, the Holy Spirit sets us on a new path of obedience. And on this new path, God's commands become a guide for gratefully living in obedience to God.Though we continue to struggle with sin in this life, God still calls us daily to trust him and obey him. The Ten Commandments and other helpful summaries of God's law—Micah 6:8; Romans 12; 1 Corinthians 13; Galatians 5:22-25; Ephesians 2:8-10; and more—are faithful guides along the way.When we trust and obey the Lord, as the song puts it, we can expect to be “happy in Jesus.” Actually, a clearer description is that we can be joyful through the inner contentment and wonder grounded in God's amazing grace and love for us in the Savior, Jesus Christ.In what ways can you share the joy of new life in Christ with others today? Help us, Lord God, to walk in the light of your Word, trusting and obeying you in all things, so that our lives overflow with your joy. Amen.

Commandments 8-9Exodus 20:15-16

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By John Elliott - The New Covenant Church is described as a Body with various needs. How does God intend for its needs to be filled? Let's examine our role in providing care for each member of the Body of Christ.

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By Jorge de Campos - We need to examine whether our years in God's Church have produced genuine spiritual change. Christ teaches that God's righteousness reaches the heart, requiring mercy, forgiveness, humility, and gentleness rather than self-righteous judgment of others. Since judgment has already begun with God's

By Luis A Marrero - This sermonette examines the resurrection of Jesus Christ by comparing alternative explanations. It argues that Jesus predicted His death and resurrection, that His tomb was secured by authorities, and that His frightened, doubtful disciples were transformed into bold witnesses after becoming

By Enrique Vidal - Did life just appear without purpose? Or, were we created by a Supreme Being for His own purpose?

By Ken Loucks - There are five broad areas that God has told us to “remember”: what He has done throughout history, what He has commanded, how He has worked in our own lives, where we have failed, and what we once knew was right. Remembering these things strengthens our faith, helps us make wiser choices, and keeps

By Jay Ledbetter - Marriage is far more than two people sharing a life together, it is a sacred creation of God designed to reveal something of His own divine relationship with Jesus Christ and to reflect the beautiful, self-giving love between Jesus Christ and His Church. When husbands sacrificially love and cherish

By David Chornomaz - This sermon highlights faithful women in Scripture and shows how their examples reveal courage, trust in God, service, and spiritual equality before Christ.

By David Cook - Joel speaks of a great army invasion prior to the return of Christ, with a warning to prepare and watch for the day will come quickly.

By Sanford Beattie - Is the Rapture real? It all depends on what you think the Rapture is. The popular description is filled with errors. But the real Rapture is something else again.

By W. Fred Crow - Peace will be a defining characteristic in the World Tomorrow and of those who will help teach and establish peace. God calls His people to be peacemakers, to actively pursue peace in their relationships and live peaceably with all people. As future teachers in God's kingdom, we must begin to

By Robert Nettles - The need for specific prayer when we are going before God and how genuine repentance is required to make it into the Kingdom of God. Prayer and repentance are the only way we have a relationship with God.

By Chuck Smith - What is under your control, and what of yours is under Satan's control?

Texas conservatives are taking their anti-Muslim crusade to a new level: questioning whether Islam should even count as a religion. Frank and Dan look at the effort to redefine religious freedom so Christianity gets ever-expanding protections while Muslim beliefs and practices can be dismissed as merely "cultural" and therefore fair game for government restriction. Elsewhere, a transgender wedding in Bangladesh triggers a police inquiry; Israel turns away a delegation of American Christians headed to meet Palestinians; a pardoned January 6 rioter takes his anti-Muslim crusade to Dearborn; Arizona's Supreme Court says a pastor's recorded confession to child abuse isn't protected by clergy privilege; churches accuse DHS of spying on congregations protecting immigrants; and Texas's Ten Commandments classroom mandate moves closer to the U.S. Supreme Court.