Why the law? - Galatians 3:19-26

Stop Thief! - Exodus 20:15

What does the command, “You shall not steal,” reveal about God, our possessions, and the way we live? In this sermon, Pastor Ian Crooks explores Exodus 20:15 and the eighth commandment. Stealing is about far more than taking what belongs to someone else. This commandment challenges our attitudes toward work, generosity, honesty, and contentment. It reminds us that everything we have ultimately belongs to God and calls us to live as faithful stewards rather than selfish owners. Through the gospel, we are transformed from taking for ourselves to giving for the good of others. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:15 🎙️ Sermon Title: Stop Thief! 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you're considering what biblical integrity looks like or seeking to understand God's design for work and generosity, this message offers practical wisdom rooted in God's Word. #Exodus20 #YouShallNotSteal #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Integrity #Generosity #Stewardship #JesusChrist

The sanctity of marriage - Exodus 20:14

What does God’s command against adultery reveal about marriage, sexuality, and the human heart? In this sermon, Pastor Ian Crooks explores Exodus 20:14 alongside Genesis 2:18–24 and Matthew 5:27–32. Far from being a restrictive rule, the seventh commandment points us to God’s beautiful design for marriage as a lifelong covenant between a husband and wife. This sermon examines the goodness of God's design, the seriousness of sexual sin, and Jesus’ teaching that purity involves not only our actions but also the desires of our hearts. Through these passages, we see both God’s standard and His grace for broken sinners. 📖 Passages: * Exodus 20:14 * Genesis 2:18–24 * Matthew 5:27–32 🎙️ Sermon Title: Faithful Love 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you are single, married, or navigating past failures, this message points us to God's good design for relationships and the hope found in Christ. #Exodus20 #Marriage #FaithfulLove #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Matthew5 #Genesis2 #JesusChrist

The sanctity of life - Exodus 20:13

Why does God command, “You shall not murder”? In The Sanctity of Life, Pastor Ian Crooks explores Exodus 20:13 and the profound value God places on every human life. Far from being a simple prohibition against taking life, this commandment reveals the dignity, worth, and sacredness of every person as one made in the image of God. This sermon examines God’s heart for human life, the deeper attitudes of the heart that lead to hatred and violence, and how the gospel calls us to be people who protect, cherish, and uphold life. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:13 🎙️ Sermon Title: The Sanctity of Life 🗓️ Preached June 14, 2026 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon

Why the law? - Galatians 3:19-26

Why the Law? | Galatians 3:19–26  If salvation is by grace alone through faith alone, what purpose does God's law serve? In this message from Galatians 3:19–26, we explore Paul's question: "Why then the law?" Far from being opposed to God's promises, the law serves a vital role in God's redemptive plan. Drawing on the historic "threefold use of the law," we see how God's law functions as a curb to restrain evil, a mirror to expose our sin and drive us to Christ, and a guidefor those who have been redeemed by grace. Discover why the law cannot save us, how it reveals our desperate need for a Savior, and why Christians still delight in God's commandments today. The law is not the road to salvation—but it is God's gracious instrument that points us to Christ and teaches us how to live for His glory. Passage: Galatians 3:19–26 Speaker: Pastor Ian Crooks Date: May 31, 2026 "Why then the law?" The curb to restrain sin, the mirror to reveal sin, and the guide to direct believers—God's law serves as an on-ramp to the gospel highway.

Honouring our parents - Exodus 20:12

What does it mean to honour your father and mother? In Honouring Our Parents, Pastor Ian Crooks explores Exodus 20:12 and the first commandment that governs our relationships with others. In a culture that often prizes independence and self-determination, God calls His people to honor the parents He has placed in their lives. This sermon examines the meaning of biblical honor, the blessing attached to this commandment, and how it applies not only to children, but to adults as well. It also considers how we can faithfully obey this command in difficult family situations while ultimately honoring God above all. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:12 🎙️ Sermon Title: Honouring Our Parents 📍 Free Grace Vernon Whether you are a parent, a child, or somewhere in between, this message offers practical wisdom and gospel-centered encouragement for family relationships. #Exodus20 #HonourYourFatherAndMother #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Family #Parenting #Faith #JesusChrist