Ten Commandments on SermonAudio

This is a sermon on the 7th commandment "You shall not commit adultery"

John 13:21, 33, 38 21 "When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me." 33 "Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you." 38 "Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice." This sermon examines three specific prophecies made by Jesus in the Upper Room, focusing on the imminent betrayal by Judas, His own departure from the world, and Peter's denial. The message highlights the veracity of Christ's knowledge, contrasting the disciples' inability to discern Judas's deception with Jesus's perfect insight into the heart. It further explores the solemnity of a soul abandoned to Satan and the comfort found in the promise that believers will ultimately follow Christ to heaven. The sermon concludes by emphasising the new commandment to love one another as the mark of discipleship and the necessity of relying on God's grace rather than human confidence to remain faithful during trials.

This sermon explores the concept of trustworthiness as a defining characteristic of genuine Christian faith, rooted in the teachings of 1 John 5. It argues that because God is a trustworthy Father and a faithful Savior who keeps His promises, believers are called to reflect this character trait in their own lives. The message defines faith not as blind belief, but as reasoned trust without reservation, urging believers to obey God's commands regardless of their feelings or circumstances. Using the life of Joseph as a primary example, the sermon illustrates how maintaining integrity and faithfulness in small matters prepares a person for greater responsibilities and impact. Ultimately, the central challenge shifts from asking if one can trust God to examining whether God can trust the believer to be reliable in their current station and resources.

In this message we learn about the command to "bear one another's burden"

As the Israelites stand at the base of Mt. Sinai, Moses again approaches the thick cloud where God was. Previously God had given him the ten commandments (20:1-17). In this encounter, God gives further instructions, civil laws, by which to govern the people. Included among these civil laws are instructions for relationships between masters and slaves. The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt and experienced mistreatment at the hands of their overlords. Since slavery is an unavoidable part of life in a fallen world, God's people will continue to experience different forms of it, including within their own society. Hebrews will be enslaved to other Hebrews. In the context of His people, God graciously gives guidelines which curb the human tendency to mistreat and exploit others. Digging deeper, this passage is another opportunity to look carefully at the human heart and to honestly admit our enslaving tendencies. From our earliest days, we have all been governed by deep-rooted and controlling desires. Slavery exists because these desires exist. And because these desires exist, and because they inevitably involve perversion to one degree or another, slavery inevitable involves harmfulness to one degree or another. And, God sees and God cares. As we frame Exodus 21 within the Redemptive storyline of Scripture, it presents another occassion for agreeing with God concerning the human condition and for considering the good news of the Gospel. Jesus is an amazing and selfless servant. He refuses to use His superior strength, intellect, and resources to abuse people. Instead, He lays His life down for us and provides forgiveness for our sinful condition and freedom from it. He is

1. The Example 2. The Command 3. The Consequences

This sermon examines the all-night prayer of Jesus in Luke 6, connecting it to the preceding persecution and the subsequent selection of the twelve apostles, including Judas Iscariot. The central message argues that extended prayer is not merely about receiving an answer but about aligning one's attitude and actions with God's will, even when that answer is undesired or painful. By analyzing the Sermon on the Plain that follows this prayer, the text highlights the command to love enemies and be merciful, using Jesus' treatment of Judas as the ultimate example of this principle. Listen along as Pastor Tim Geist encourages believers to view difficult answers to prayer as opportunities for spiritual growth, urging them to respond with the same steadfast love and mercy that Christ demonstrated toward those who betrayed Him.