Exodus 20:1-17 - The Ten Words

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

Sabbath - Exodus 20:8-11

What is the purpose of Sabbath — and does it still matter today? In Sabbath, Pastor Ian Crooks explores Exodus 20:8–11 and God’s command to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. In a culture driven by busyness, productivity, and exhaustion, this commandment reminds us that rest is not weakness — it is part of God’s design. This sermon examines the rhythm of work and rest established in creation, the spiritual significance of Sabbath, and how true rest ultimately points us to Christ. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:8–11 🎙️ Sermon Title: Sabbath 🗓️ Preached May 24, 2025 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you feel overwhelmed, spiritually dry, or simply curious about the meaning of Sabbath, this message offers both challenge and encouragement from God’s Word. #Exodus20 #Sabbath #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Rest #JesusChrist #Faith

The Name - Exodus 20:7

What does it really mean to take the name of the Lord in vain?  Pastor Ian Crooks walks through Exodus 20:7 and reveals that this commandment reaches far deeper than profanity or careless speech. God’s name represents His character, holiness, authority, and reputation. This sermon explores how we can misuse His name not only with our words, but with our worship, witness, and the way we live while claiming to belong to Him. At the same time, it points us to the beauty, weight, and goodness of God’s name — the name above every name. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:7 🎙️ Sermon Title: The Name 🗓️ Preached May 17, 2026 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you’re new to Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites us to consider how we speak about God, represent Him to the world, and respond to His holiness. #Exodus20 #TheName #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Faith #JesusChrist #ExodusSeries

Exodus 20:4-6 - Beyond the Image

What happens when we try to make God manageable, visible, or shaped in our own image? In this sermon, Beyond the Image, we explore Exodus 20:4–6 and the second commandment — uncovering how idols are far more than carved statues. They can be anything that distorts who God truly is. Pastor Ian Crooks explores humanity’s tendency to reshape God according to our preferences, emotions, culture, and comfort, while calling us back to worship the living God as He has revealed Himself. This passage confronts counterfeit worship, exposes the danger of reducing God to something controllable, and points us toward the beauty of knowing Him rightly. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:4–6 🎙️ Sermon Title: Beyond the Image 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you’re exploring Christianity, wrestling with questions about worship, or wanting a deeper understanding of the Ten Commandments, we hope this message encourages and challenges you.

Exodus 20:3 - No other gods

What does it really mean to have “no other gods” in a world full of distractions, ambitions, and competing priorities? In this message on Exodus 20:3, Pastor Ian Crooks unpacks the first commandment and reveals how it speaks directly into our everyday lives.  This isn’t just about ancient idols—it’s about the subtle ways we place our identity, security, and hope in things other than God. Through this teaching, you’ll be challenged to examine what truly holds first place in your heart and see how God’s command is ultimately an invitation into freedom, not restriction.  Discover why God alone is worthy of our worship, and how reordering our lives around Him leads to lasting joy and purpose.  📍 Recorded at Free Grace Vernon  🔔 Subscribe for more sermons, teachings, and resources  📺 Watch more: YouTube.com/FreeGraceVernon  #FreeGraceVernon #Exodus20 #NoOtherGods #TenCommandments #Faith #Gospel #ChristianLiving