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Tag Archives: Ten Commandments
The Bible Says What? “Lessons in Common Sense” (Ex. 20:22-23:19) #9
The Ten Commandments have been delivered. And we have enough time following them. But it’s not like God was done speaking then. There are plenty more admonitions and warnings to be mentioned after that. And it’s possible that they have … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Says What, Books, Theology
Tagged Egypt, love God, love your neighbor, only one God, servants, slaves, Ten Commandments
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The Bible Says What? Moses & The Weight Of Leadership (Exodus 17:7-20:21) #8
Moses thought it was bad when he was performing the largest jailbreak in the history of humanity, liberating the Israelites from Egypt. But he hadn’t taken into consideration what life would be like when he was actually leading this group … Continue reading
Ten Words #5: Family Matters
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”–Exodus 20:12 “All stories come back to fathers and sons.” I read the quote somewhere in an exploration of … Continue reading
Ten Words #3: The Name
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” (Exodus 20:7) “What’s in a name?” That’s the question that Juliet asks, bemoaning the fact that Romeo … Continue reading
Posted in Pop Culture, Sermons
Tagged Alpha and Omega, Brennan Manning, Christ, Exodus 20:17, God's name, highlander, Jesus Christ, Joan Chittister, john 3:17, John 3:18, lord's prayer, messiah, Moses, Romeo & Juliet, Savior, Sean Gladding, street evangelists, Ten Commandments, University of Richmond, Voldemort, Westboro Baptist Church
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Ten Words #2: No Idols… Or Sacred Cows
No carved gods of any size, shape, or form of anything whatever, whether of things that fly or walk or swim. Don’t bow down to them and don’t serve them because I am God, your God, and I’m a most … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Pop Culture, Sermons
Tagged Aaron, golden calf, Idols, Moses, NPR, Ten Commandments
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Ten Words #1: God Doesn’t Have An Identity Crisis
The first word: “I am God, your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of a life of slavery. No other gods, only me” (The Message, Exodus 20:1-3). [This is Week 2 of the Ten Words series. To read the intro, … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 years a slave, braveheart, Burning Bush, Eddie Byun, Exodus 20, fred craddock, human trafficking, identity crisis, imageo dei, justice awakening, liam neeson, martin luther king jr, micah 6:8, mishpat, onnuri community church, romans 8, Sean Gladding, steve mcqueen, taken, Ten Commandments, William Wallace
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Ten Words Intro: From Slavery To Freedom (Sunday’s Sermon Today)
Have you ever been stuck? I remember some of my more sticky situations. Once, I was driving an older car that I didn’t know very well. I’d never really had any trouble with it, but it was hand-me-down. It was … Continue reading
Ten: What Words Do You Follow? (Book Review)
Every few years, the public eye seems to focus in on a courtroom somewhere in the United States where one group of people is battling another group of people over whether or not the Ten Commandments should be displayed. Sometimes, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Pop Culture, Theology
Tagged 9/11, Asbury Theological Seminary, Church, Dark Knight Rises shootings, Newtown, Sean Gladding, Ten Commandments
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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Holy Ground
For worship on Sunday, July 14, at The Stand (casual and contemporary, 9 a.m.) and Blandford UMC (traditional, 11 a.m.) Reading Exodus 1-5 isn’t required, but it wouldn’t hurt! As we continue to weave our way through the Old Testament, … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Sermons, Theology
Tagged 42, Aaron, Arizona fires, Boston Marathon, Branch Rickey, brooklyn dodgers, Burning Bush, Exodus, first responders, holy ground, Israel, Israelites, Jackie Robinson, Moses, Pharaoh, Red Sea, Ten Commandments, vampire weekend, ya hey
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