3-25-12 Ten Words -3rd Word- Take God Seriously - Exodus 20:7

Ten Words - 3rd Word - Take God Seriously

Exodus 20:7; Deuteronomy 5:11

Third Word - "You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name " Exodus 20:7

What’s So Important About A Name?

Ways God’s Name Can Be Misused For My Own Benefit.

Insult

Indulge

Intimidate

Impress

Impulsively

Why Jesus’ Name Is So Important.

A. His name is the key to salvation. Acts 4:12

B. His name is the source of real life. John 20:31

C. His name is the one we call on. Romans 10:13; Acts 22:16

How Can I Take God More Seriously?

A. Be sincere when you worship.

B. Be selective with your words.

C. Be steadfast in your walk

Humble Yourself

The Truth About Singing

3-18-12 Ten Words -2nd Word- Right God, Wrong Image - Exodus 20:4-6

Ten Words - 2nd Word - Right God, Wrong Image

Exodus 20:4-6; Deuteronomy 5:6-10

Second Word - "You shall not make for yourself an image... " Exodus 20:4

Values:

The Principle: Things are to be used, not worshiped.

When We Turn “Things” into “Gods”

Disappoint - Jeremiah 10:14

Deceive - Ezekiel 14:3

Dominate - Psalm 115:8

What to Do to Know The Genuine God

Refuse to compare Him to false gods. Acts 17:29

Realize that He is a spirit, not flesh. John 4:24

Remember Christ is the visible image of the invisible one. Colossians 1:5

How Does This Benefit Me?

Fulfillment through faith

Freedom from emptiness

Formed into His likeness

Colossians 3:9-10

3-11-12 Ten Words -1st Word- Put God First - Exodus 20:1-3

Ten Words - First Word - Put God First

Exodus 20:1-3

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

First Word - "You shall have no other gods before me." Exodus 20:3

The Foundation Of Strong Character:

The Principle: ___________________

The Promise: ___________________ Proverbs 3:6

The Procedure: ___________________

How To Put God First?

Finances - Proverbs 3:9-10

Interests - 1 Corinthians 10:31

Relationships - Proverbs 27:29

Schedule - Ephesians 5:16-17

Troubles - Psalm 50:15

Joshua 24:15

3-4-12 Ten Words -Intro#2- To Whom - Mark 7:20-23

Ten Words - Intro #2 - To Whom?

Genesis 2 and 3; Mark 7:20-23

For Moses’ Time or All Times?

Our Need for Character

Jesus and God Do Not Change

Hebrews 13:8

Numbers 23:19

James 1:17

God Does Change Covenants or Agreements

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Hebrews 8:13

Colossians 2:14

God’s Ethic Teaches Us How to Love

Matthew 22:34-40

Mark 7:20-23

If we are to live lives that honor God and respect others, putting on a little behavioral makeup will not do. We must change from the inside out.