Podcasts about Ten Commandments

Episode 2639 - The Ten Commandments movie. Do mRNA vaccines function as chemical lobotomies ? Can the USA ever repair the left right divide? Thiel is obsessed with the antichrist? Sydney Sweeney snubbed by Hollywood? Plus much more !

The Book of Romans Series: Colleen and Nikki discuss Romans 12:2. Paul says in this passage that believers are not to be conformed to this world. Does this passage address jewelry? Clothing? Makeup? And what does Paul mean by stating that believers are to be transformed by the renewing of their minds? Are minds renewed by keeping the Ten Commandments?Music: Falling Awake © 2010 Nathanael Tinker. Used by permission.Support the showWebsite, donation link: http://proclamationmagazine.com/Facebook—Former Adventist: https://www.facebook.com/FormerAdventist/Facebook—Life Assurance Ministries: https://www.facebook.com/ProclamationMagazine/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FormerAdventist

Today is day 259 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 259. When did God give his Law? After delivering his people Israel from slavery in Egypt, God established a covenant with them by giving them his Law through Moses. (Exodus 19:1–6; Deuteronomy 5:1–5; Nehemiah 9:13–14; Acts 7:35–38) We will conclude today by praying the Beth Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 428 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

This is the second lesson in Dr. William Wood's Reformed Academy course, Redemptive History and the Regulative Principle of Worship. This lesson covers the following topics: 0:00 The Regulative Principle of Worship 6:41 The Ten Commandments and the Regulative Principle of Worship 19:36 Exodus 32 and Leviticus 10 30:10 Elements, Forms, and Circumstances of Worship 41:59 Answering an Objection to the Regulative Principle of Worship Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to twenty-seven additional video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: https://reformedforum.org/courses/red... Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: https://reformedforum.org/donate/ #biblicaltheology #Worship #reformedtheology

Today is day 258 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 258. What is God's Law? God's Law (Hebrew, torah: “instruction”) is God's direct pronouncement of his will, both for our good and for his glory. (Deuteronomy 30; Psalms 19:7–11; 119:89–104; Galatians 3:15–24) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Renewal of Life found on page 22 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Monday, 15 September 2025   He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” Matthew 13:9   “The ‘having ears to hear,' he – hear!” (CG).   In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of the seed falling on the good earth and the abundance it provides. Having completed the parable, He next says, “The ‘having ears to hear,' he – hear!”   Jesus' words are the same as Matthew 11:15. It is an admonition to listen, understand, and pay attention, applying His words to their lives. In this case, He has instructed the people concerning soil and seed. What He says has value to the person sowing real seed.   This is how things work, and most people listening to Him, who planted the seed, would know this. Some people may never have thought the process through, just helping out on a farm or being young and unaware of how things worked. They could then say, “I heard that Rabbi speaking about sowing seed and I'll follow His advice.”   But Jesus' intent is not to teach about farming practices. The words were given as a parable, and the people would have known this. The problem is that when He says for them to hear, they may not have understood what He was telling them. In fact, in the giving of this parable as recorded in Luke, it says, “Then His disciples asked Him, saying, ‘What does this parable mean?'” (Luke 8:9).   To this day, people differ on the interpretation or intended audience for Jesus' words. Because this is so, having ears to hear may not be as easy as it seems.   Life application: Despite differing interpretations on parables, verses, intended audience for a given passage, etc., there is a proper and intended meaning for everything in Scripture. There are several important points that must be considered for everything that is recorded. The main point above all is considering the context.   A simple example of this is the Law of Moses. Who is the intended audience for adhering to the law? The context is stated right in the giving of the law and within the law itself. The law was given to Israel. Really, go check it out. Read Exodus 19 and 20, where the basis for the law was given, meaning the Ten Commandments.   After that, Israel is the intended audience throughout the entire time of the law. For example, go read Deuteronomy 5:1 and Jeremiah 2:4, among almost a billion other times that words of law are spoken. Israel alone is always the intended audience. Even Jesus addresses Israel directly, quoting the law, such as in Mark 12:29.   No other nation on the planet was given the law. No other nation was required to observe the law. And when Jesus died, it was in fulfillment of the law. Thus, in its fulfillment, it was ended. This is stated explicitly by Jesus Himself. It is also recorded in the epistles numerous times. So why do churches continue to tell people they have to tithe, not eat pork, or to observe the Sabbath?   These are points of law. The context tells us who the law was for.   To understand the meaning of a parable or who the intended audience is for it may not be readily apparent, but the matter will not be solved and solidified in your mind in a manner that matches Scripture unless you read and rightly apply Scripture.   It may be that you have an exceptional preacher or teacher who properly explains these things, but unless you also know the book, you can only assume what he says is correct. In the end, each of us is responsible for his or her doctrine. To place one's eternal soul in the hands of someone else's doctrine without verifying what they say is the height of stupidity.   If you go to any Jehovah's Witnesses meetings, they will tell you they trust the doctrine of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. And yet, what they teach is heretical and anathema to God. Imagine that. Over nine million people in the Jehovah's Witnesses are destined for eternal separation from God because they fail to accept the principle point of Scripture, that Jesus Christ is God.   Be discerning. Read the Bible, consider its context, and don't be led astray by people who have an agenda to control your life by controlling the doctrine of your faith.   Lord God, help us in our understanding of Your word. Open our eyes when we read it to find the truth as You present it. Please keep us away from false teachers and unsound teachings. Please lead us to a right understanding of it and to a closer walk with You. Amen.

Today is day 257 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 257. What are the Ten Commandments? The Ten Commandments are a summary and outline of God's Law. (Exodus 20:18–21; Deuteronomy 5:28–33; Psalm 78:5–8) We will conclude today by praying the Aleph Stanza of Psalm 119 found on page 427 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on September 14, 2025

This week at Keystone, we step away from our Ten Commandments series to address the challenges we're facing in our culture today. Pastor Brandon shares how, even when it feels like the enemy is winning, God calls us to stand firm in faith, seek Him in prayer, and walk in humility. Together, we're reminded of our role as light bringers in a world desperate for hope. This message is both a call to action and an invitation to lean into God's presence—for our families, our communities, and the next generation.

In this message, Pastor Les teaches on the sixth commandment, Do not murder. It's more than the unlawful taking of life, it's about the condition of our hearts and how we value the image of God in others. From Luke 23, we see the crowd choose Barabbas, a murderer, over Jesus, the innocent Son of God. This reveals both the corruption of man's justice and the beauty of God's redemptive plan: the innocent became guilty so the guilty could be made righteous. Murder isn't just an act, it begins in the heart with hate, offense, unforgiveness, and bitterness. Jesus equated hate with murder, warning us that “you can't radically love God or people with murder in your heart.” Whether through anger, slander, racism, or even abortion, the spirit of murder attacks God's creation. But Jesus died for murderers, for the hateful, and for all of us, so we could be set free and filled with radical love. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com   

The Ten Commandments | Do Not Bear False Witness - Exodus 20:1-2, 16 - Clint Leavitt by Midtown Presbyterian Church

By Robert Nettles - This is our one and only chance to get it right and do the things we need to be doing. How determined are we to make it to the Kingdom of God?

By Dan J Miller - We have a destiny, an invitation by God. The fall festivals show us, in part, of what God has in store for us. We explore this amazing plan.

By David R. Goethals - The Sabbath was never meant to be a burden but a joy-filled day of worship, fellowship, and renewal. This presentation explores how children can learn to call the Sabbath a delight through simple examples, hands-on activities, and family traditions that point to God's purpose for His holy day

By Stephen Bouchette - Similar to a professional sports team assessing the compensation value of a player, God is testing us now to determine if He can trust us with the immeasurable gift of being in His Family. One key way we're tested is the Sabbath observance and whether we honor this time with God as holy. Let's

By Kenneth J Cline - Many things, deeds or ideas or practices are claimed to be just harmless fun. This idea of practical jokes, or playing tricks or deceiving someone is not new, but some practical jokes can be extremely destructive. There is another line of thinking that people view as harmless fun but is in fact

By Mike Phelps - Anglo-American national decline, instant worldwide communication, and censorship of the Gospel precede Christ's return.

By Matt King - How easily do we replace God's standard with our own, having faith in ourself and trusting in self-defined measures of righteousness. Explore faith and the question of whose standard we live by through the lens of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9–14).

By Scott McKeon - Paul's prayer for a spirit of wisdom, revelation, and knowledge about core elements of God's calling is inspirational and motivational for believers.

By Cliff Wickman - Who were the false teachers in Galatia who advocated circumcision and 'works of law', yet at the same time led the Galatians to observe pagan superstitions about days, months, seasons and years?

By Jorge de Campos - World's events are like a gigantic chess tournament. God is in supreme control and He knows what He wants to achieve in the end, and He will achive it. The big question is. Are we watching to ensure we are not caught unawares, and to ensure we are ready? What must we do?

By Robert Gardenhire - The first few verses of Romans 14 are unpacked showing no doctrinal issues are addressed. Rather, being tolerant and kind about some opinions are necessary as long as God's law and precepts are not breached.

By David Rains - Do you find it hard waiting for Christ? There are many examples in the bible where people were blessed for waiting.

By Mark Welch - Scripture indicates the importance of being single-minded in our spiritual walk with God. What is double-mindedness? What is single-mindedness? How may one develop spiritual single-mindedness?

Today is day 256 and we are studying The Ten Commandments. 256. Recite the Ten Commandments. 1. I am the Lord your God. You shall have no other gods but me. 2. You shall not make for yourself any idol. 3. You shall not take the Name of the Lord your God in vain. 4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. 5. Honor your father and your mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 10. You shall not covet. (Book of Common Prayer 2019 version from Exodus 20:1–17; Deuteronomy 5:6–21) We will conclude today with The Decalogue found on page 100 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Doug Keck joins with the Inside Word at EWTN. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer joins to discuss the Ten Commandments in Texas and Louisiana schools. Vanessa weighs in on the Charlie Kirk assassination in Fact Check Friday and her Coach's Commentary. Plus, author John Clark visits to talk about his book "God''s Wounds - The Remarkable Truth of Those Who ore the Signs of Christ's Passion".

Does watching The Chosen violate the Second Commandment? In this episode, Mark Vance and Emily Jensen continue their journey through the Ten Commandments by digging into the second commandment.They discuss how this command calls us to worship the true God in the true way, what it means in a culture filled with media and art, and why our hearts are so easily drawn toward substitutes. Along the way, they reflect on The Chosen, Christian media, and how to discern what helps or hinders genuine worship.Episode Highlights:00:00 — Introducing the second commandment03:20 — The conversation about The Chosen and Christian media09:45 — What “graven images” meant in the Old Testament context15:30 — How images and idols distort true worship21:50 — Where Christian art can serve faith versus distract from it28:40 — Practical ways to keep God at the center of worship todayResources:Cornerstone Church SermonsTim Keller, Counterfeit Gods

Father Larry, Msgr. Pope join Bill discuss the 9th and 10th commandments and conclude our series on the 10 commandments

00:00 Emily and Edmund kick off the episode by introducing the sixth and seventh petitions: “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil”. They explore how modern generations oscillate between moral relativism and hyper-vigilance about right and wrong, despite many still praying regularly. This sets the stage for examining how the Catechism helps us discern objective morality amid today's shifting cultural views. 08:08 Edmund and Emily show how over-intellectualizing the Faith led to two extremes, either thinking we can resist temptation on our own (Pelagianism) or feeling powerless without special election (Jansenism). These often show up today as indifference or scrupulosity. They unpack the Greek roots of “lead us not into temptation,” noting it means both “don't let us enter” and “don't let us yield,” and encourage praying for God's help to trust His will and avoid yielding to temptation.15:46 Edmund and Emily emphasize that temptation isn't sinful, only yielding to it is. They encourage humility and reliance on God's grace instead of shame. Using everyday examples like marital frustrations over an unloaded dishwasher, they show how praying for virtues (e.g., patience) can help in the midst of temptation. They highlight the Catechism's wisdom on discernment, distinguishing growth-forming trials from temptations that lead to sin and discuss the importance of avoiding both indifference and scrupulosity.22:15 Edmund and Emily illustrate how charity and community can justly take precedence over strict observance, reminding us that relationship trumps anxious rule-keeping. They stress discernment in distinguishing between trials and temptations. The motto: “rules without relationship lead to rebellion,” highlights the heart's posture in prayer. 28:05 Edmund and Emily wrap up with practical tips for catechists: integrate the Ten Commandments into prayer by guiding an examination of conscience that moves beyond a checklist to a heartfelt dialogue with God. They stress honest, heart-level prayer and bringing specific struggles before Jesus, asking for grace so that doctrine informs our lived encounter, not just intellectual assent.An OSV Podcasts partner. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

“You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea.” (Exodus 20:4 NLT) The second commandment must have resonated powerfully with the Israelites because when Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments, the people were worshiping a golden calf—an idol they had created while Moses was away. Understanding their mindset helps us understand the importance of the second commandment. The first thing we need to recognize is that before they started worshiping the golden calf, the people had a feast dedicated to the Lord that included peace offerings and burnt offerings. They mingled what was right with what was wrong. Essentially, they were saying, “This godliness of Moses is too high for us. We want a spirituality that we can relate to. Something we can see and touch. Something that appeals to the senses. We don’t want to feel guilty if we don’t do what God says. So, we will just make up our own version.” That describes the spirituality of many people today. But what if we applied the same logic to other areas? Imagine an airline pilot saying, “I’m tired of all these charts, buttons, lights, and gauges. Let’s just take off and go with the flow.” Or a surgeon saying, “I don’t know what this artery or this section of the brain does. Just give me a scalpel, and let’s see what happens.” Or a person saying, “Traffic laws are your truth, not mine. You’re free to believe that red means stop, but you must also respect my belief that red means go.” We recognize that there are absolute truths that we all must live by—in aviation, in medicine, and on the road. But instead of recognizing that there are absolute truths about God, people try to give Him a twenty-first-century makeover. People say, “My god would never judge a person” or “My god would never send a person to Hell.” That’s the spirit of idolatry—substituting a concept of God that appeals to us for the God who makes Himself known in His Word. The goal is not to conform God and the teachings of Scripture to the shifting winds of culture. The goal is to try to bend the culture back to the teaching of the Word of God. The same principle applies to rituals or religious tchotchkes that take the place of genuine worship and prayer. You don’t need a picture of Jesus or a crucifix or any other icon to get close to God. Any object or ritual that works its way into your relationship with the Lord has the potential to become an idol. If you have a personal relationship with Christ, and if you have a Bible, you have everything you need to worship and serve God. Celebrate the true God. Don’t let facsimiles take His place in your life. Reflection question: What facsimiles of faith do you see in the lives of people around you? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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By William Bradford - This is the second part of a mid-week Bible study series covering Christ's fifth discourse in the book of Matthew. Continuing in the section about woes to the scribes and Pharisees.

By Jorge de Campos - Paul had to suffer. Paul encourages us to be spiritually circumcised. He went through trials and sufferings. He counted all that he lost physically as dung. We have to seek God's Righteousness. We have to know Christ, the power of the resurrection and suffer as Christ did.

There are only Ten Commandments, and I can't even keep the first one. Fortunately, we serve and worship a merciful, forgiving God. 

Nolan Gray is the author of the very successful book, “Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It.” If you're in the planning and zoning world, you've likely heard of it or read it. If you haven't, run right out and do it.Most of this episode focuses on the unique nature of Houston, Texas, and its approach to land use regulation. Often-scorned by planners because the city doesn't have zoning, it actually provides a fascinating alternative to a process we know by now doesn't work very well. And we dissect a few of the fears related to what might happen without zoning.Nolan has a deep knowledge of the history of zoning, and we touch a bit on how things came to be in the US context. Trust me - it's not as boring as it sounds, but it's also really important to know that this is a fairly young idea and institution. My editorial comment has always been: this was all invented by other humans, not all that long ago, and we shouldn't be so afraid of even radical changes. It's not the Ten Commandments, folks.We can dream of a repeal of Euclid v Ambler, even if we never get it. And who knows, we might even get to a result that's actually more democratic in nature than what we have today.Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend” Get full access to The Messy City at kevinklinkenberg.substack.com/subscribe

“Then God gave the people all these instructions.” (Exodus 20:1 NLT) Years ago, I was looking out the window into our backyard and noticed that my German shepherd was staring intently at something. There, nestled deeply in the grass, was a brightly colored little bird. Not the kind of bird you would normally see in the wild. It looked more like something you would get from a pet shop. I went out to investigate and found this pretty little finch shaking in fright as my dog eyed it. The bird was fearing for its life. And justly so because I think my dog was looking at it as lunch. I stooped down and held out my index finger, and the little bird hopped right on. So, I thought, “This is someone’s pet that got away.” I walked into the kitchen where my wife was making lunch. I said, “Cathe, look what I just found in the backyard.” She stared at the beautiful little bird, still very nervous, sitting on my finger. We didn’t know what to do with it. We knew it probably belonged to someone, but we didn’t know who. My son Jonathan recalled that there was a little girl down the street whose pet bird had died and who still had its cage. He ran down the street, came back with the cage, and set it on the counter. I opened the door and very carefully brought my finger next to it. The bird immediately jumped in. The moment that bird was in the safety of the cage, he started acting like he was home. He chirped cheerfully. He moved from perch to perch. He was happy. And then it dawned on me what was going on. This was a bird of captivity, one that was most comfortable living in a cage. Some people might say, “Oh, that’s so cruel. Don’t put animals in cages. Set them free.” This bird was fearing for his life. He didn’t look at those bars as a prison keeping him in. He saw them as walls of protection keeping his enemies, like my dog, out. He found security in the safety of that little cage. That brings me to the topic that we will be covering next in these devotions. God has given us His absolute truth—in the Ten Commandments, among other places. These commandments let us know what’s right and what’s wrong, what’s true and what’s false, what’s up and what’s down. They create a framework for our lives—a spiritual cage, of sorts. But their purpose is not to trap us or keep us in bondage. Instead, they provide a barrier of protection to keep evil out. Our enemy, the devil, tries to chip away at it. He downplays the effects of disobeying God or ignoring His commands. He tries to convince us that our protective barrier keeps us from a more exciting, fulfilling life. In other words, he lies. Over the next ten days, we’re going to examine each of God’s Ten Commandments so that you will see the life-giving truth behind each one. Reflection question: What impact do God’s commands in Scripture have in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Daily Devotions from Greg Laurie" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known."All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we explore Exodus 20:12 and what it truly means to honor your father and mother. We'll look at the difference between honoring and obeying, how fatherlessness has shaped our culture, and practical ways we can honor our parents in every season of life. Resources: Purchase Tim's book "Breathe": Link Show notes and more info: Hope Rescue If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @hoperescuepodcast. For comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes, email us at hoperescuepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! We appreciate your support!

This Sunday we get into the iconic Ten Commandments, often called "The Decalogue." How should we think about these commands and apply them to our lives today?

Message from Dr. Michael Youssef on September 7, 2025

By Michael Greider - If you are not proactive in your Christian life, then you are floating – and not always in the right direction. So take the paddle and pick the direction you want to head.

By Robert Dunham - Hearing God's Word is essential and linked to spiritual nourishment, requiring discernment and obedience.

By Dan Preston - Most people don't think of themselves as cowardly, especially regarding their faith. What exactly is cowardice? Is it the same as fear? Are we allowing it to become a barrier to the Kingdom of God, and what can we do to overcome it?

By Kelly Irvin - In the book of Luke, Jesus declares that if someone comes to Him and does not hate family members, and even his or her own life, also, then that person cannot be His disciple. Did He really demand hatred of others, or does the meaning go deeper, still allowing for God's love to flow from us even

By Dan Dowd - After Sabbath services on September 5th, 2025, Mr. Dan Dowd, a member of the UCG Council of Elders, spent a few minutes answering questions submitted by the Atlanta and Buford congregations.

By Ken Loucks - This message answers one of the most pressing spiritual questions of our time: Is Satan real, and if so, what is he doing in the world today? It pulls back the curtain on why our world is filled with chaos, suffering, and deception, showing that these are not signs of God's failure but of Satan's

By Andrew C Lee - Christ calls us the light of the world; what are some ways we can shine through the darkness of the world through God's Holy Spirit? Let's reflect on three metaphors Christ used to reveal how we can apply this to our everyday lives, even if in small ways, making a difference in other people's lives

A team of landscape architects studied the effects of providing a fence around a preschool playground. On playgrounds without fences, children tended to gather close to the school building and their teacher and didn’t stray away. But on fenced-in playgrounds, they enjoyed the entire area. The researchers concluded that boundaries can create a greater sense of freedom. This seems counterintuitive to so many of us who think boundaries restrict enjoyment. Yet fences can provide freedom! God underlines the freedom His boundaries provide for us. In offering the Ten Commandments to Israel, He promised that a “prosperous” life would result from living life within His divine boundaries. “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess” (Deuteronomy 5:33). Here the concept of prosperity includes a life lived with good results—a life of quality. Jesus, who fulfilled the law with His death on the cross, proclaimed, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31-32). Indeed, God’s boundaries are for our good. “Fences” can free us to enjoy the life God created us to experience with Him.