Messages

A message from the series "Engraved." This past Sunday Pastor Dave gave a wonderful concluding message on the series “Engraved”, the Ten Commandments. The summer series will continue Sunday as Kenny Matthews builds on the lessons we have learned on these “Words of Life”. We will turn to Psalm 119:49-59 to explore the life and hope that comes from understanding and obeying the words of God.

A message from the series "Engraved." We hope you can join us Sunday as Pastor Dave brings to us the concluding message of our summer series on the “Ten Commandments”. What an impact these messages have had on how we now perceive and understand with each commandment that God means to transform our hearts as He has shown us His heart. In preparing for this Sunday’s message, and our study of the 10th Commandment, please read the following selected scriptures along with reading once again Exodus 20:1-17: Matthew 15:18-19, Ephesians 5:1-5, Colossians 3:1-17. As we look at this 10th “word” and the command forbidding coveting, we are reminded of the role of the heart, not only in this commandment, but throughout the entire Decalogue.

A message from the series "Engraved." As we continue this amazing series on the “Ten Commandments”, Pastor Dave would once again ask you to read Exodus 20:1-17 with the focus on verse 16. In addition, please turn forward in your bible to read Exodus 23:1-9. In this commandment, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”, we find its foundation in the legal system of early Biblical history (Old Testament law), yet it has important applications for believers today. It speaks to the testimony and witness in legal proceedings, but we also see the principles of integrity, truth, and edification. Take some time this week to quietly meditate over these verses, understanding that this commandment talks of outward actions that begin in the heart.

A message from the series "Engraved." This Sunday, we will continue our series on the Ten Commandments. The focus verse will be Exodus 20:15 “You shall not steal”. As we have learned so far in our study, you can’t take each commandment and superficially apply it to only the physical act, God wants us to realize that His commandments go much deeper exposing the condition of our hearts. The plan for the message Sunday is to look through scripture to demonstrate different ways that people directly and indirectly steal from each other, and then ultimately, we will consider how we are prone to steal from God. Please take some time this week praying over this sin of “stealing” and where you are in your heart transformation to honor God.

A message from the series "Engraved." On Sunday, our focus commandment will be Exodus 20:14 “You shall not commit adultery”. In preparation, please read Exodus 20:1-17 and also Matthew 5:26-27 as we connect Jesus’ exposition from Paul to this commandment. As we learned last Sunday, these commandments go much deeper in meaning than only the actual physical act but also are clear message on the inward condition of the heart. Take time this week to meditate over these thoughts and scriptures.

A message from the series "Engraved." This Sunday, we will focus on the sixth commandment “You shall not murder”. In preparation, please read Exodus 20:1-17 and also Matthew 5:21-26. In the sixth commandment, we see not only the Lord’s concern for the dignity and protection of human life, but also a clear message on the inward condition of the heart. We will also look at the clear distinction in translations between the word “kill” and “murder”, and how that helps us understand the critical applications of the sixth commandment. Take time this week to meditate over these thoughts and scriptures.

A message from the series "Engraved." On Sunday, we will continue to discern and study the depth of each of the Ten Commandments. Pastor Chris will give us a deeper understanding of why God chose “Honor your father and your mother” to be the 5th commandment. We will discuss: What does it mean to honor your father and your mother? If the Commandments are words of life, what is it about honoring our parents that is so tightly connected with life in its fullest sense? If the scriptures teach that folly is bound up in the heart of a child, how will we ever shape their hearts to produce honor? Please take some time this week in the Word contemplating these questions, as we seek His will in this commandment.

A message from the series "Engraved." Please join us in worship this Sunday as we continue our amazing series on the “Ten Commandments”. We will look at and discuss the 4th commandment: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” In preparation, read and study Exodus 20:1-11 with a focus on verses 8-11. Also, turn back in your bible to Genesis and read chapter 2 verses 1-3. We will examine this commandment’s historical context, the Old Testament instruction and meaning, and then move to the New Testament commentary to see how this important command related to the early church and to the church today.

A message from the series "Engraved." As we continue with our message series on the Ten Commandments, Pastor Dave this Sunday will speak to the importance of the 3rd commandment: what it forbids, and what it commands. Take time this week to read Exodus 20:1-17, and also meditate on the words of the psalmist in Psalm 138:2: “I will bow down toward your holy temple and will praise your name for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree that it surpasses your fame.” (NIV)

A message from the series "Engraved." This Sunday, we continue our journey through the Ten Commandments by moving from the First Commandment - which calls us to have no other gods - to the Second Commandment, which warns us not to MAKE other gods. While the first speaks to our loyalties and Who we worship, the second speaks to our imaginations and how we worship Him. It was famously said that "the human heart is an idol factory," constantly shaping false images of God that suit our personal desires. Exodus 20:4–6 confronts this fallen condition of our hearts and calls us back to worship the Lord as He truly reveals Himself.