In a world where we are constantly connected to everyone and everything, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by endless bad news, global crises, and the expectation that we carry the emotional weight of the entire world. This message explores the Parable of the Good Samaritan and challenges the modern idea that Christians are called to be emotionally responsible for every tragedy they encounter online. Instead, Scripture points us toward a more sustainable and biblical calling: loving the neighbors God has actually placed in our lives.

This message explores the Tenth Commandment—“You shall not covet”—and reveals that God is concerned not only with our actions, but also with the desires and intentions of our hearts. The sermon explains that coveting is more than simply wanting something; it is allowing desire to grow into a plan to take what belongs to someone else. Through the Hebrew word chamad, we see how unchecked longing can damage relationships, destroy community, and lead us away from God’s design.

This message unpacks the Ninth Commandment—“You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor”—and explores the destructive power of careless words, gossip, slander, and false accusations. Looking at both Old Testament law and New Testament teaching, the sermon highlights how seriously God takes truthfulness and the protection of a person’s reputation. In a world driven by rumors, outrage, and unverified opinions, believers are challenged to guard their tongues, refuse to spread accusations without evidence, and recognize that words can destroy lives just as surely as physical violence.

Ps. Jesse dives into the 8th commandment, You Shall Not Steal. Ps. Jesse explores stealing from people, God, and the government.

Special guest speaker, Ps. Ron Mallon delivers a word from Luke 6:43-45 about how what is stored in our hearts is what flows from our mouths.