Heart of God (July 19th)
In the first sermon of the series, Pastor Tim gives an overview of the commandments and their importance in our daily lives. Key verses in this series will come from Deuteronomy 5:1-6. The Ten Commandments, try them again for the first time. Audio here
Priority One (July 26th)
Commandment #1 Using key passages from the book of Deuteronomy, especially Deut. 5:6-7, Pastor Tim reminds us that God longs to have a relationship with us. We are priority one to Him, and He should be priority one to us. Audio here
Will the Real God Please Stand Up (Aug. 2nd)
Commandment #2 states, "you shall not make for yourself any idol." In this continuing sermons series, Pastor Tim asks what "idols" we have today. What do you make time for? Key verses come from Deuteronomy 5:8-10. Audio here
Identity Theft (Aug. 9th)
Commandment #3 What is in a name? If you are talking about God, then the answer is...a lot. He is our friend, our father, our helper in times of trouble, and so much more. In this continuing series, Pastor Tim emphasizes the fact that we need to honor God by using His name in such a way that it brings Him glory, and offers suggestions on how God wants us to do this. The key verse comes from Deuteronomy 5:11. Audio here
Slow Down & Live (Aug. 23rd)
Commandment #4 In the hustle and bustle of todays busy world, it is easy to overlook quite time, be it with God or our own thoughts. We are literally killing ourselves with our hurry up lifestyles. Using Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Pastor Tim encourages us to slow down and live and see what God has in store for us. Audio here
Everyone Has a Belly Button (Sept. 6th)
Commandment #5 tells us to honor our father and mother. This can be a delicate topic to discuss, but with care and grace, Pastor Tim offers ways that both children (adult or otherwise) in and out of the home can implement to follow this commandment. The key verse comes from Deuteronomy 5:16. Audio here
Value Life and Relationships (Sept. 20th)
Commandment #6 says not to murder, which seems pretty straightforward at first glance. However, when applying it to 21st century issues in light of valuing life and relationships, the topic becomes a much more serious issue than originally thought. Once again speaking with compassion and grace, Pastor Tim addresses the issue of murder as it relates to the 21st century. Audio here
The Pandemic of Divorce (Oct. 25th)
Commandment #7 says, not to commit adultery, but what exactly does that mean? Presenting the message in tandem, Pastor Tim and Randy Howard challenge people to seek the Lord for Godly marriages. Key verses come from Deuteronomy 5:18 and Matthew 19:8. Audio here
Thou Shall Not Steal (Oct. 18th)
Commandment #8 deals with more than blatantly stealing from someone. In his sermon Pastor Tim reminds us that there are subtle forms of stealing that our culture has accepted but still contradict God's Word. Using key verses from Ephesians 4:17-28 he explains how to combat this "causal thievery." Audio here
Do Not Lie (Nov. 1st)
Commandment #9 says that you should not give false testimony against your neighbor, but it is a commandment about so much more. Using key verses from Deuteronomy 5:20, Proverbs 12:22 and Proverbs 6:16-19, Pastor Tim reminds us that God loves truth, and that believers in Christ should strive to be people with a character of integrity. Audio here
The Secret of Contentment (Nov. 8th)
Commandment # 10 says that one should not covet, however the problem does not lie in the wanting of things, it lies in the reasoning behind that want/need. Using key verses from Deuteronomy 5:21 and Philippians 4:4-13, Pastor Tim gets to the heart of the matter by asking, where we find our contentment, and offering that the secret to it, is to realize that to Christ we are a perfect 10. Audio here
Don't Forget (Nov. 22nd)
In a final summary of the Ten Commandments, Pastor Tim challenges the congregation to pass them on to the next generation, and offers tips for how one can best keep the Commandments fresh in their life. Key verses come from Deuteronomy 6:1-25. Audio here