Living the 10 Commandments in the 21st Century - Not Distorting God's Character - Exodus 20:7

Les Henley speaks on 'Living the 10 Commandments in the 21st Century: Not Distorting God's Character' (Exodus 20:7) at Morning Church and Night Church on the 31st of July 2011. Sermon outline:

• What's in a Name?
• The Name of God
• I Am = YHWH = The Lord
  • Exodus 3:11-14
  • Exodus 20:7
  • Exodus 33:12-16 and God's response in 17-23
  • Job 38-41
• Taking (or Carrying) God's Name
  • Exodus 6:7
  • Deuteronomy 7:6
• Taking (or Carrying) a name in vain
  • Contrast Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) with Stephen (Acts 7) and Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8)
• Four things to remember:
  • God's Name is holy
  • Proper use - no 'name dropping'
    • Titus 1:10-16
  • Give God the honour due to Him
    • Refer Herod (Acts 12:19b-23)
  • Live a consistent life
    • Matthew 5:33-37