1 Peter 1:3-12   In this sermon, we discover we have reasons to praise God even when we experience storms in life. We praise Him because of what He will do (vvv.3-5), what He is doing (vv.6-9), and what He has done (vv.10-12).

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1 Peter 1:1-2   In this first sermon of this series, we look at the author, audience, and message of 1 Peter.  We are encouraged to stand firm when we experience storms in life because of our great hope in Christ.       Discussion Questions

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Exodus 20:17 In this sermon we look at the 10th commandment about coveting.  We talk about how this text relates to the two great commands: loving God and loving others.  During this time of experiencing the coronavirus and all its impact on our lives, we are reminded that our desires are not necessarily wrong but […]

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Exodus 20:16 In this sermon, we discover God values the truth and so we should speak the truth.  We talk about what it means to bear false witness and to speak the truth in love.  We consider exceptions when we might be justified in speaking falsely.  And we talk about how Jesus is the Truth […]

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Exodus 20:15 In this sermon we look at the 8th command: you shall not steal.  We discover from Ephesians 4:28 a progression of the heart that is necessary for obeying this command.  We are called to not steal, do good work, and give to others.  

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Luke 10:17-20

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Exodus 20:14   In this sermon we begin by looking at the biblical picture of marriage.  This command to not commit adultery reveals God values the covenant relationship between a husband and a wife.  We also discover the distorted view of marriage that exists because of sin.  Finally, we talk about the big picture and […]

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Exodus 20:13   In this sermon, we focus on the 6th commandment, which prohibits murder.  We talk about what this means and what this excludes such as capital punishment, war, and self-defense.  We talk about special issues related to this command such as suicide, abortion, and euthanasia.  We also consider how this commandment relates to […]

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Exodus 20:12   In this sermon, we talk about how the 5th commandment is for children and parents. We talk about how children can honor their parents and why parents are responsible for teaching their children to honor them. We also talk about how the ultimate goal of biblical parenting is for us to know […]

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Guest Speaker, Founding Pastor Bill Dodder. Introduction by Bill Lighty

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