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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the sixth commandment, "You shall not murder," delving into its deeper meaning and relevance for modern Christians. Pastor Jody examines the biblical perspective on the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death, and how Jesus expanded the commandment to address not just physical murder, but also the anger and hatred in our hearts that can lead to devaluing others. The sermon challenges us to confront our own anger and to value all human life as sacred, created in God's image.

Key Points: - The Hebrew word "raksha" means to unjustly take human life - Human life is sacred because we are created in God's image - The commandment applies to various life issues, including abortion and euthanasia - Jesus expanded the commandment to include anger and hatred in the heart - We are accountable for our thoughts as well as our actions - Unforgiveness and resentment are "weed seeds" of murder in our hearts Transforming our hearts through repentance and God's grace is essential

Scripture Reference: Exodus 20:13 - "You shall not murder" Matthew 5:21-22 - Jesus' teaching on anger and murder

Set Free to Live Free: Week 6: Keep the Sabbath Holy 5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Set-Free-to-Live-Free_-Week-6_-Keep-the-Sabbath-Holy-5-Day-Devotional.pdf

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the fourth commandment, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Sabbath holy. The pastor presents Sabbath rest as a gift from God, designed for human flourishing rather than a restrictive rule. He challenges the congregation to intentionally nurture a practice of Sabbath, trusting God's provision and resisting cultural pressures that glorify constant productivity. The sermon connects Sabbath observance to the gospel message, highlighting that rest comes before work in God's design, mirroring how salvation precedes our response of obedience.

Key Points:

• Sabbath is a gift from God, not a legalistic burden
• We don't accidentally Sabbath; it requires intentional remembering and planning
• Work is not a product of the fall, but toil is
• Our identity and value come from God, not from our work
• Failing to Sabbath often stems from a lack of trust in God
• Nurturing Sabbath requires planning and can be a counter-cultural witness
• Being filled with the Spirit empowers us to rest as well as to work

Scripture Reference:

• Exodus 20:8-11

Download 5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Set-Free-to-Live-Free_-Week-5_-Honor-Thy-Father-5-Day-Devotional.pdf

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the fifth commandment, emphasizing the importance of honoring one's parents throughout life. It discusses the Hebrew word "kabad," which means both honor and weight, illustrating the significance and potential difficulty of this commandment. The message encourages forgiveness, understanding, and active efforts to honor parents, while also acknowledging that some parent-child relationships may be challenging or even abusive. The sermon connects honoring parents to broader themes of respecting authority and building healthy relationships.

Key Points:

- The fifth commandment is timeless and applies to all ages - Honoring parents is the foundation for loving others and respecting authority - The Hebrew word "kabad" means both honor and weight, suggesting value and potential difficulty |- Honoring parents involves active efforts like spending time, listening, and speaking well of them - Forgiveness is crucial in parent-child relationships, especially when there's been hurt - Parents should strive to be honorable and apologize when they've made mistakes - Breaking negative cycles and demonstrating Christ's love can heal family relationships

Scripture Reference: - Exodus 20:12 - "Honor your father and mother so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."