
About this episode
These are the 10 words. What culture has improved by dismissing them? What family is not blessed by embracing them? What church is not impoverished by relegating them to a forgotten era?
The sermon today is titled "No Graven Images." This sermon is the third installment in our series "10 Commandments." The Scripture reading is from Exodus 20:4-6 (ESV). Originally preached at West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 19, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under INSTILL: Core Texts.
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Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):
- Peter J. Leithart, The Ten Commandments. Lexham Press Christian Essentials Series.
- Gilbert Meilaender, Thy Will Be Done: The Ten Commandments and the Christian Life.
- Mark Rooker, The Ten Commandments: Ethics for the Twenty-First Century.
- C. S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory.
- Tim Keller, "The Freedom of Truth (1)." Sermon, May 1, 1994.
- Tim Keller, "The Freedom of Truth (2)." Sermon, May 8, 1994.
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