The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments: Tell the truth & be content
Well today I’m going to finish my series on The Ten Commandments by combining the last two. Let’s start with telling the truth; lying is so prevalent in our society today that it is almost an accepted practice. Now the ninth commandment says not to bear false witness against anyone; however, this practice of saying [...]
The Ten Commandments: You shall not steal.
Several years ago I worked at a Juvenile Detention Center for the State of Washington (Maple Lane School). I spent most of my time as a Counselor and over a seven year span had many conversations with young men. In fact, one talk I had that was very memorable was the day an African American [...]
The Ten Commandments: You shall not commit adultery
When I worked in the secular venue it was not unusual for my co-workers to brag about their sexual conquests even though they were married. Several years ago when I worked at Maple Lane School, I told the guys one day that Han and I had been married for 25 years (at that time) and [...]
The Ten Commandments: You shall not murder
I was talking to my daughter the other day about the 16 year old girl in Port Angeles who gave birth to a child and then killed the baby. Now please do not misunderstand what I’m getting ready to say, but how can we tell this young lady that it is all right to abort [...]
The Ten Commandments: Honor your parents
Anyone who knows me has heard me say, “Being a parent is hard work!” Today in most families both parents work and are overwhelmed with life. In light of this, many children feel neglected by their parents. Many parents are not doing this on purpose, but they are just too tried or consumed to give [...]
The Ten Commandments: Remember the Sabbath, to keep it holy
Church attendance, why is it that important? We are all so busy and there are things that I just need to do and besides God knows that I love Him. If I can make the service then fine, but if I cannot then that is just the way it is. As a Pastor I can [...]
The Ten Commandments: Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
As we look at the third commandment it is important that we understand just how significant this directive is in our lives. “Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain!” There are several aspects of this I would like to explore, the first being that we are God’s people. Although this [...]
The Ten Commandments: No idols
Someone the other day said, “Didn’t Jesus fulfill the law when He came? So doesn’t that make the law no longer in effect for believers?” Yes, Jesus fulfilled the law, so now we are free to follow the Law. The Law is still in effect, because it is a reflection of God’s moral character, and [...]
The Ten Commandments: No other gods
As I promised last week, I thought we should look at the ten commandments. Why? Because the modern church has forgotten that this law shows us of our need for repentance. We love to talk about grace, but why do we need grace? Because we are guilty of breaking God’s law! The great mark of [...]
Sunday Re-Cap
What a great Sunday morning service. Again God spoke to us through a willing vessel and He told ALNC that we we’re to search our hearts and ask God to come and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. God directed this so that our lives would shine in this dark world for Him. A great encouragement [...]
