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The Seventh Commandment stands as the divine guardian of marriage, family, and sexual purity. It protects the God-ordained institution that is essential to human society and that points beyond itself to the greater reality of Christ's relationship with His church. Grab your Bible and join us as we discuss this subject and answer what the seventh commandment is, what it requires, and what it forbids.

Luk 20:27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, Luk 20:28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Luk 20:29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. Luk 20:30 And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. Luk 20:31 And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. Luk 20:32 Last of all the woman died also. Luk 20:33 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife. Luk 20:34 And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: Luk 20:35 But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Luk 20:36 Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection. Luk 20:37 Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Luk 20:38 For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. Luk 20:39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. Luk 20:40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

Marriage: the Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

How can we navigate a world filled with competing ideas, influences, and worldviews? In Proverbs 9, Solomon brings wisdom and foolishness face to face, revealing why biblical discernment requires looking beyond appearances to recognize the differences between two seemingly similar paths. Both Lady Wisdom and the foolish woman offer invitations to those seeking understanding, but their character, methods, and destinations are profoundly different. This sermon examines how parents can prepare their children to recognize godly wisdom—not merely by enforcing rules or shielding them from worldly influences, but by teaching them to investigate, discern, and understand the consequences of what they are being offered. The same challenge applies to every believer as we learn to recognize truth, reject foolishness, and demonstrate the goodness of a life lived for Jesus Christ.

*** Sorry, the video is a little wonky, but the audio is fine*** This sermon explores the narrative of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24 to outline seven foundational principles for a healthy, God-centered marriage. It argues that marriage is not merely a personal union but a vehicle for God's covenant promises, requiring a firm spiritual and relational base. The speaker emphasizes the importance of community affirmation, spiritual kinship, and specific prayer in identifying a suitable partner. Central to the message is the recognition of God's providence in bringing individuals together, suggesting that divine orchestration provides the necessary stability for a lifelong commitment. The discussion concludes with the necessity of mutual consent and the preservation of modesty until consummation, framing these actions as acts of honor toward God and one another. Ultimately, the sermon presents these principles as a framework for building a marriage that reflects Christ's love for the church and fulfills God's redemptive plan.

I. Sin Exposed II. Grace Revealed III. Powerfully Called

The sermon examines the dangers of attempting to accomplish God's promises through human schemes rather than trusting His sovereign will and perfect timing. Following the extraordinary covenant promises of Genesis 15, Sarai grows impatient with her barrenness and devises a plan for Abram to father a child through her Egyptian servant, Hagar. Although her desire for children is good, her methods violate God's design for marriage and reveal a failure to trust His promises. Abram's willingness to follow her plan echoes Adam's failure in the Garden of Eden, resulting in jealousy, blame, mistreatment, and suffering for everyone involved. Yet amid these sinful decisions, God's grace shines through His encounter with Hagar in the wilderness. The Lord hears her affliction, sees her suffering, and promises to multiply her descendants through Ishmael, revealing His compassion toward even an Egyptian servant girl. The contrast between Sarai's human intervention and God's divine intervention demonstrates that worldly methods cannot accomplish God's purposes without painful consequences. The sermon calls believers to resist impatience, avoid sinful shortcuts, submit to God's ordained ways, and seek Him first through prayer and faithful dependence. Ultimately, both Sarai and Hagar reveal humanity's desperate need for divine grace, which finds its fullest expression in Jesus Christ, through whom undeserving sinners receive forgiveness, salvation, and an eternal inheritance.

This sermon explores the immeasurable greatness of God's power as revealed in the resurrection and exaltation of Jesus Christ. It encourages believers to pray for spiritual wisdom and revelation, moving beyond doubt to a deeper understanding of God's character through His Word. The message highlights the richness of the believer's inheritance in Christ, urging the church to view their circumstances through the lens of this eternal hope rather than earthly comforts. By beholding Christ as the reigning head of the church, believers are called to trust in His supreme authority over all earthly powers. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to align personal desires with Christ's will, finding strength and joy in His ongoing work within the body of believers.

1. The Greater Family 2. The Place of Marriage 3. The Place of Children