Is there any relationship between the Ten Commandments and the Model Prayer in Matthew 6? Some parallels are obvious, such as, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain” and “Hallowed be thy name,” but in other cases, the connection may be less clear at first sight. However, this sermon shows how the different phrases in the “Lord’s Prayer” complement each and every one of the Ten Commandments.
Sermons
Six-Hundred Years
The flow of events following Judah’s captivity and the destruction of both Jerusalem and the Temple of God all paved the way for the first coming of the Messiah. As seemingly unlikely as it might have appeared in the time of Jeremiah, Daniel and Ezekiel, the re-establishment of Jews in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of God’s Temple was impossible to derail! The parallels for our time are inescapable!
Sacrifice of Words
Accountable for Faith
Idolatry in the Book of Judges
When we commit idolatry, we forsake the true God. The book of Judges gives us many examples and warns us not to follow the bad lead of the ancient Israelites. But sadly, our Christian nations engage today in the same kind of Baal and Astarte worship, and calamity will be the consequence.
Apostasy in the Church of God
For over ten years, we have warned that another falling away from the truth will occur in the Church of God, but only very few have heeded the warning. We now see that the prophesied renewed apostasy has begun.
Sermonette
The Perfect Minister
When it comes to the “gold standard” of ministers in any of our
lifetimes, Herbert W. Armstrong stands out because of his uncompromising
dedication to the Truth of God. However, there is really only one final
reference Who is the ultimate comparison—the supreme example of the truly
perfect Minister against which others are judged or measured, and that is Jesus
Christ. The ministry of the Church of God bears tremendous accountability to
continue to follow the Truth as God has and does reveal it to His faithful
servants.
The Trap of Idolatry
The ancient houses of Israel and Judah engaged in idolatry and were severely punished by God. Today, our nations are guilty of the same transgressions. But God’s prohibition against idolatry is not limited to the worship of statutes of pagan gods. Rightly understood, when we transgress the Second Commandment, we are at the same time breaking all of the Ten Commandments. This sermon will explain why this is.
Two Masters
Christ told us that we either serve God or man. We have to choose which we will serve. When we decide to serve God, we have to learn how to adapt to being a christian. How can we do this?
