Ten Commandments on SermonAudio

A study on God's moral law and how it is lived out by the believer in an ungodly society.

This sermon examines the biblical command to be filled with the Holy Spirit, distinguishing it from the initial indwelling of the Spirit at salvation. It clarifies that while all believers possess the fullness of the Spirit, they must actively yield to His influence to avoid living in the flesh. The message contrasts the loss of control associated with drunkenness with the self-control and joy produced by the Spirit, emphasizing that the fruit of the Spirit includes temperance rather than spiritual intoxication. The preacher outlines practical means for maintaining this filling, such as daily immersion in Scripture, prayer, and obedience to God's directives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life characterized by gratitude, submission, and Christ-like conduct, urging believers to let the Spirit govern their relationships and service.

The sermon addresses the spiritual decline in the modern church, arguing that the lack of effectiveness in evangelism and the mediocre quality of Christian life stem from an absence of the Holy Spirit rather than a lack of theological knowledge or effort. It emphasizes that even the disciples, despite their intimate time with Christ, were commanded to wait for the Spirit's empowerment before beginning their ministry, highlighting that human effort and intellectual understanding are insufficient without divine power. The text calls for a return to humble, persistent prayer for the outpouring of the Spirit, contrasting the passive acceptance of spiritual stagnation with the active pursuit of God's presence seen in historical revivals. It asserts that the Holy Spirit is the agent of conviction, sanctification, and the successful proclamation of the gospel, urging believers to seek a renewed awareness of His indwelling presence to transform both personal piety and church witness.

Pastor Brian addresses the spiritual immaturity inherent in being easily offended, contrasting the 'works of the flesh' with the 'fruit of the Spirit' as outlined in Galatians 5. It argues that while believers are called to confront serious sin through the process of Matthew 18, they are commanded to overlook minor slights and annoyances through fervent love, which covers a multitude of sins. The message highlights how a culture of offense leads to spiritual deception, stunted growth, fractured church unity, and stifled ministry impact, citing the example of Jesus who refused to retaliate against those who reviled him. Listeners are urged to examine their own hearts, yield to others, and entrust justice to God, recognizing that wisdom from above is peaceable, gentle, and willing to yield. The sermon concludes with a call to actively pursue forgiveness and silence, fostering the unity and joy that characterized the early church in Acts 2.

Dan 5:1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. Dan 5:2 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. Dan 5:3 Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them. Dan 5:4 They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone. Dan 5:5 In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote.

In the second part of our look at Psalm 19 we encounter a sharp contrast. Now we focus on how the law of the Lord will lead us to to joy, wisdom, light, endurance and more. We are reminded that we must allow the perfect, sure, trustworthy and right word, law, precepts, decisions, and commands into our live. David provides an example of desiring these above gold and honey and points us toward God reminding us to search ourselves for unintentional sins as well as the deliberate and presumptuous sins and to remain obedient in God's power.

This sermon examines the encounter between Jesus and ten lepers in Luke 17, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's presence during life's journey. The central message highlights the necessity of active obedience and faith, illustrated by the lepers' healing as they followed Jesus' command to show themselves to the priest. A key theological theme is the distinction between receiving God's blessings and giving Him glory, as demonstrated by the one Samaritan who returned to worship. The preacher encourages believers to prioritize praise and gratitude before enjoying the benefits of their faith, asserting that human effort in obedience unlocks divine power. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, urging the congregation to trust in God's ability to heal and transform their lives through faithful action.

Following Jesus is ultimately a matter of the heart. In Matthew 18, Jesus calls us to receive His kingdom with childlike humility, take sin and temptation seriously, and remember God's heart to seek and save the lost. As those who have received His abundant mercy, we are called to extend that same grace to others through repentance, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Though forgiveness does not always lead to restored relationships, we are commanded to forgive from the heart, remembering how fully Christ has forgiven us. Only Jesus can give us new hearts and keep them tender toward Him, enabling us to walk in humility, resist sin, and pursue restoration with one another.