The Second Commandment: You shall not make for yourself a carved image…
Exodus 20:4-6 The Second Commandment forbids idolatry. The Second Commandment reveals God’s commitment to His people. Why was idolatry attractive? 1. Guaranteed2. Selfish3. Easy4. Convenient5. Logical6. Pleasing to the Senses7. Indulgent8. Erotic:[1] The Second Commandment is broken by: Fashioning our own gods Fashioning God according to our own ideas The Lord speaks to the people out of the fire, a powerful image, something bright and visible, capable of being seen and illuminating; but it is also dangerous and untouchable, a…
The First Commandment: You shall have no other gods before me
Today we begin a series looking at the ten commandments. They reveal God’s righteousness and our sinfulness. They reveal to each and every person that we are sinners in need of a Savior.
Prepare to Meet God
In Exodus 19:1-25 the children of Israel have arrived at Mount Sinai and encounter God in all His glory. We find that there are 3 parts to their encounter with God that apply today.
You Cannot Do It Alone
You cannot do it alone. We need God, and we need each other.
Power of God: His Provision
When we encounter difficult things throughout our day, the way we respond reveals something deep within us. What is inside us is what comes out when we go through hard times.
Power of God: Looking Up
Have you ever had a time of unforgettable, spontaneous, life changing worship? After Israel miraculously crosses the Red Sea in Exodus 15:1-21, we see Moses lead them in a spontaneous time of celebration and worship to the Lord.
Power of God: Don’t Look Back
In Exodus 13:17-14:31 the children of Israel have escaped Egypt and camp by the sea. They look back in fear as Pharaoh comes after them but we see 3 ways that God’s mercy and grace is displayed: His Promise to them. His Presence with them. His Power for them. They thought the enemy behind them was more powerful than the God before them. Often times we have a tendency to look back to things that we’re used to or are…
Power of God: Move On
As we being a series on the Power of God, we find that God will help you move on when life is difficult.
He Is Risen!
Today we walk through the events around the resurrection of Jesus, what they meant to people 2000 years ago and what they mean to us.
Christ, Our Passover
During the passover the Israelites applied the blood of a spotless lamb over their door to be protected from God’s judgement. Christ is our passover lamb.