The 8th Commandment: You Shall Not Steal, Ephesians 4:17-28

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Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:17-28

17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19 They have become callous and have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. 20 But that is not the way you learned Christ!— 21 assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil. 28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.

Sermon Outline: You Shall Not Steal

  1. The Foundation of the Command (Eph 4:28)

  2. What is shows us about sin and ourselves

  3. Applications

  4. Repentance and restitution

  5. The gospel for thieves

Pro-Life in All of Life - 1 Peter 2:15

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This week’s sermon begins with a testimony. Due to a recording error the beginning of the testimony is not on the MP3. The full testimony can be heard on the youtube video.

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:11-17

11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation. 13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

Sermon Outline: Pro-Life In All Of Life

  1. The Critique

  2. Responding to the Critique

  3. Consistency and Character

  4. The Highest Expression of Life

The Christian Mind: Prepared, Clear, and Focused - 1 Peter 1:13-19

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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-19

13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one's deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 18 knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.

Sermon Outline:

  1. Why the Mind Matters

  2. Prepare your mind for action

  3. Be Sober Minded

  4. Focus on the Coming Grace

  5. Application