The Ten Commandments are the most famous laws in the world, yet few people know what all ten of them are. In this session we introduce the commandments: why did God give them to us? Are they picked arbitrarily? Did people not know right from wrong beforehand? And how are we supposed to obey them today? All this covered, and more.
Tag: law
The law that gives freedom – Exodus 20:1-21 Sermon
The Ten Commandments are probably one of the most famous parts of the Bible. But are they still relevant for us today? And what does it mean for us as Christians to obey them? In this sermon we look at how the laws were designed to give us freedom.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.
Church with UTB: This is part of Church with UTB. Please do have a look at that page for more information.
The rules don’t work – What is Christianity? (6)
People think that Christianity is nothing more than keeping a list of rules – i.e. the Ten Commandments. But that has been tried many times through history, and has failed every time. All you need is to look at the history of Israel.
Check out all posts under the “What is Christianity?” category for more sessions of this course.
Are we all murderers? – Matthew 5:17-26 – 14th May 23
It’s now the third week of Church with UTB. As promised, I have produced a printable order of service as well as an online tool which will fill in the links to songs etc for you. Do have a look at the page for more information.
This week we are continuing our series on the Sermon on the Mount, thinking about the purpose of the Law and the specific example of murder.
Sermon – Are we all murderers? (Matthew 5:17-26)
Suggested songs
- Behold our God
- Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise OR Birds were made for flying (Children’s song)
- Come down, O love divine
- Whate’er my God ordains is right
Bible readings
- Matthew 5:17-26 (for the sermon – the video includes the passage being read)
- Psalm 108
Catechism
The catechism videos are undated, as it’s best to work your way through in sequence. Simply pick the next one from this playlist.
For more information about making use of this, see the Church with UTB page.
Ten Commandments Introduction
In the first part of this series on the Ten Commandments, we look at an overview: where did they come from, what’s the summary, and how can we keep them?
You can do the What is Christianity course here on the website. (Once the Ten Commandments course is finished you will also be able to find it on the courses page).
The rules don’t work – Galatians 6:11-18 Sermon
Why is it that keeping the rules doesn’t work? In this final part of Galatians we think about why it’s important to look to God’s new creation rather than the law.
Enjoyed this sermon? See more on the sermons page.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.
If God forgives, why do good? Galatians 5:13-26 Sermon
If God forgives us anyway, why should we do good? If we have freedom, how should we use it? In this passage we see how freedom in Christ gives us a new motivation and a new power to obey.
You might like to read the passage first. Due to a technical hitch only the audio is available!
Enjoyed this sermon? See more on the sermons page.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.
Christ is Freedom – Galatians 5:1-12 Sermon
If you had to choose one word to sum up the Christian life, what would it be? In this passage, Paul sums it up with the word “freedom”. But what does that really mean? What are we free from?
You might like to read the passage first.
Enjoyed this sermon? See more on the sermons page.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.
Outgrowing the Law – Galatians 3:23-4:7 Sermon
We treat children differently to adults. Children need things which adults don’t once they’ve grown to maturity. In this passage, Paul says that the Law was there as our guardian until the coming of Christ Jesus.
Read the passage online here.
Enjoyed this sermon? See more on the sermons page.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.
Why did God give us the Law? Galatians 3:15-22 Sermon
If we’re not saved by keeping the Law, why did God give us the Law in the first place? In this part of Galatians, Paul explains why the Law is in the Bible.
Read the passage online here.
Enjoyed this sermon? See more on the sermons page.
Sermons are also available on the podcast.