Preaching Outlines for the Ten Commandments

During the last two Sunday Morning Worship Services, I preached sermons based on the Ten Commandments. Below are the outlines I followed.

Sermon 1: Honor God
Exodus 20:1-11

The Purpose of the 10 Commandments
1. Record God’s Commands
2. Reveal God’s Character
3. Reflect Man’s Condition
4. Raise Man’s Consciousness (Romans 3:19-20)
5. Redirects Man’s Confidence (Matthew 22:37-40)

4 Demands for Honoring God

I. A Demand for Allegiance (20-1-3)

“You shall have no other gods before Me."

II. A Demand for Authenticity (20:4-6)

“You shall not make for yourself a carved image"

III. A Demand for Awe (20:7)

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain."

IV. A Demand for Adoration (20:8-11)

8 “ Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy."

Sermon 2: Honor Others
Exodus 20:12-17

6 Demands for Honoring Others

I. A Demand for Respect: Respect Authority (20:12)

“Honor your father and your mother"

II. A Demand for Reconciliation: Revere Life (20:13)

“You shall not murder.

III. A Demand for Restraint: Repress Lusts (20:14)

“You shall not commit adultery.

IV. A Demand for Responsibility: Recognize Property Rights (20:15)

“You shall not steal."

V. A Demand for Reliability: Report Truth (20:16)

“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

VI. A Demand for Resolve: Realize Contentment (20:17)

"You shall not covet."