In this important first message of a new series, Pastor Chris Chadwick begins an in-depth, verse-by-verse study in Exodus 20 on the Ten Commandments. Through expositional preaching, he reveals why the law was given—not to provide a path to Heaven, but to expose our sinfulness and reflect the very character of God. This sermon focuses on the first three commands, forcefully challenging Christians to remove modern idols like careers, hobbies, and even family from the place that belongs to God alone. The message calls believers to a life of holiness, demonstrating that by God's grace, His commands are not burdensome, but a guide for redeemed people.

Chapters:

0:00:10 - Introduction: Why Study the Ten Commandments?

0:01:43 - What Are the Ten Commandments and Who Were They Given To?

0:03:30 - Why the Commandments Were Given?

0:05:12 - The Commandments Are a Picture for the Unsaved World

0:06:53 - The Law Exposes Our Sin and Leads to Christ

0:08:36 - The Christian's Attitude Towards the Commandments

0:12:01 - God Alone Has the Power to Deliver

0:14:24 - The Commandments Reflect the Character of God

0:15:59 - Commandment 1: Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me

0:19:31 - Modern Idols: Careers, Hobbies, Family, and Sports

0:28:09 - Commandment 2: Thou Shalt Not Make Any Graven Images

0:31:05 - Why We Don't Make Idols

0:34:59 - Commandment 3: Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord Thy God in Vain

0:37:03 - The Holiness of God's Name

0:42:33 - The Law is Our School Master to Bring Us to Christ

0:49:03 - Obedience is the Way Redeemed People Live

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