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Money can be a tool or a trap... it depends on how we view and manage it. The parable of the talents reminds us that everything we have, from finances to skills, belongs to God. Jesus spoke often abo…

The First Commandment—“You shall have no other gods before me”—is the foundation of all divine instruction. In a world of competing priorities, God calls us to give Him first place, not just a place.

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The second commandment isn’t about limiting art... it’s about guarding us from idols that reduce God to mere images. Just like a photo of water can’t quench thirst, no image can replace His presence.…

“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord” calls us to more than avoiding profanity... it’s about reverence, integrity, and representation. God’s name isn’t for manipulation, empty promises, or casu…

The Sabbath is more than a rule—it’s God’s invitation to thrive in a restless world. “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy” sets a boundary where we can flourish, free from the endless cycle of work…

What if “Honor your father and mother” is the one commandment you can’t fully fulfill in your lifetime? Not because it ends, but because your parents won’t always be here.

This commandment, the only o…

Is anger always sinful? Jesus links murder not just to actions but to the anger in our hearts. The issue isn’t anger itself but what we do with it. From explosive outbursts to silent resentment, unch…

The seventh commandment "You shall not commit adultery" isn’t outdated; it’s divine protection for our hearts. Adultery begins where respect ends, often with subtle emotional neglect. True love honor…

Stealing isn’t just about taking what isn’t yours, it’s about how we handle trust, time, and integrity in everyday life. In this powerful look at the eighth commandment, we uncover how things like ti…

Words carry incredible power, they can either heal or harm, bless or break. The Ninth Commandment, "You shall not bear false witness," goes beyond legal testimony to challenge the integrity of our da…

What begins as a simple desire can quickly transform into something that corrupts our hearts and derails our lives. The 10th commandment—"You shall not covet"—might be last on the list, but it's ofte…

The Day of Pentecost stands as the defining moment when ordinary people were transformed into extraordinary witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus chose such …

The Ten Commandments may seem ancient, but they remain deeply relevant today. In this opening message of the Just 10 series, we explore how these commands are not rigid rules for salvation but guardr…

Relationships occupy the core of human existence, yet remain the source of our greatest joys and deepest challenges. What if our fundamental design as humans is actually built for connection rather t…

What if everything you thought you knew about God's nature was incomplete? This transformative exploration challenges common misconceptions about God's character by examining the disconnect many feel…

What does it truly mean to know Jesus—not just know about Him, but to see Him as Lord over every detail of your life?

Pastor uses a powerful story and Luke 24:31 to show how we often miss Jesus walkin…

Motherhood isn’t just biological—it’s a calling to nurture, protect, and speak life. From the midwives who saved Moses to Deborah, a mother to Israel, Scripture shows how maternal influence shapes de…

Motherhood is sacred, messy, and incredibly powerful. You weren’t randomly assigned your children—you were chosen by God for them.

Like Mary, the mother of Jesus, you don’t need to be perfect—God perf…

Good Friday is more than a moment in history—it’s a powerful picture of God's love and purpose.

In this episode, we look at five reasons Jesus died:

1. To model endurance through suffering
2. To show uncondit…

The resurrection of Jesus isn’t just history—it’s a daily reality that changes everything.

In this episode, we explore five "stones" the resurrection rolls away:

1. Sin & guilt – gone.
2. Fear of death – defe…