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Big Ten Part 8: Stop, Thief! // Pastor Keith Indovino

We live in a world where stealing is prevalent and the means to how somebody steals is vast. The heart of the eighth commandment, “you shall not steal” leads us to consider if we have a consumer mindset. When a man named Achan stole, the entire Israelite nation suffered. If you want to fight the attitude of stealing in your heart, activate your hands in service! We look to our Servant-King who served us, and now calls us to serve others

Big Ten Part 7: Sex, Marriage and The Gospel // Pastor Keith Indovino

Culture repeatedly says that sex and marriage don’t matter too much. The Biblical view is often seen as repressive and oppressive. When we discover why God created sex and marriage, we see a beautiful picture of the gospel. The seventh commandment was given to protect the sanctity of marriage. Only through the mercy of God and the salvation that is found in Jesus can we keep God’s command and experience the best sex of our lives.

Big Ten Part 6: A New Heart // Josh Palmeri

We all know murder is a terrible thing. There’s good reason God gives the sixth commandment, “You shall not murder.” All life matters to God. Every person is created in His image and loved by Him! But there’s also more to this commandment. Jesus elevates this command by showing us how hurtful anger is just as severe as murder because it has the power to kill relationships. Because Jesus restored our relationship with God, we now have a choice – to hurt or to restore others. We can’t do it by trying harder – we need a new heart! The Gospel restores us so that we can restore others!

Big Ten Part 5: In The Lord // Pastor Keith Indovino

Every parent/child relationship is unique. How do we honor our parents when they fail us? For some, the thought of honoring their parents seems wrong because of neglect and abuse. God’s command becomes possible when we look to Him for strength and help. We are free to honor our parents in the Lord because God is our Father! 

Big Ten Part 4: Best Day of the Week // Pastor Keith Indovino

Do you ever feel like there isn’t enough time to accomplish everything in your week? The fourth commandment calls us to cease our work. The Sabbath is a reminder, a gift, and a sign. We can keep the Sabbath holy today by choosing to rest and worship one day a week. The best way to “make more time” is to slow down and keep God’s command to trust Him.

Big Ten Part 3: Names Matter // Pastor Amy Indovino

Names matter! We all understand the importance of a name. In the third commandment, God instructs is to not take his name in vain. We can easily break this command in our speech and our actions. When we claim to be a Christian but don’t live like God calls us to, we misuse the Lords Name. The best way to keep the third commandment is to KNOW God and SHOW God to the world around us.

Big Ten Part 2: My God, Your God, The God // Pastor Keith Indovino

All over society, we hear: “Be yourself.” This well-intentioned mantra is oftentimes a pretty disguise for the great lie that Satan has placed in this world: Create your own god. God reveals Who He is in the second commandment and warns against creating idols. Like the impatient Israelites, too often we can fashion for ourselves an image of God that we prefer. Jesus is the perfect image of the invisible God. When we choose to worship God for Who He is, He will make us more into His likeness.

Big Ten Part 1: The God Who Redeems // Pastor Keith Indovino

Before God gave the people of Israel the Ten Commandments, He redeemed them from slavery in Egypt. His movement of saving grace is the same for us today: Redemption, Requirement, Reward. We do not obey the law to be saved; we obey because God already saved us! The first commandment is relational and forms the foundation for the commands that follow. We can determine who/what we are serving by identifying where we place our adoration, trust, invocation, and thanksgiving. Jesus is the only God worth living for!

Easter 2022: The Empty Tomb // Pastor Keith Indovino

The Christian faith isn’t based on teachings; it is based on a historical event: The Resurrection of Jesus. As we read an eyewitness account of the empty tomb, we will discover how the resurrection informs our heads, hearts, and hands. A woman named Mary experienced the gentleness of Jesus in a moment when she was despairing and searching for answers. Today, we are invited to know God personally because Jesus came to find us and make us new.

Easter 2022: Palm Sunday // Pastor Keith Indovino

The crowd worshipped Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Yet He didn’t come riding in on a stallion; he rode a colt. He didn’t take the throne or overthrow Rome; he was nailed to the cross. The people expected a military King who would give them what they wanted. Jesus came gently and humbly to die for His people. This Palm Sunday, we ask, “Who/what is the king of my life?” We give praise for the Servant-King Jesus.