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The 10th and final commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus is to not covet your neighbor's...stuff. Their life, their relationships, their possessions, etc. This commandment gets at the heart level: if you're comparing yourself to others, you're not becoming the best version of yourself you could be. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Support what Sandals Church is doing at...

"Thou shall not bear false witness against your neighbor..." - DON'T LIE. The 9th commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus and maybe the most problematic for people living in the modern world. We lie constantly and even reward lying via media influence, digital platforms, and pathways to success. But what if the cost of lying is more than we can bear - at a spiritual level? Like, s...

"Thou shall not steal..." The 8th commandment in The 10 Commandments in the book of Exodus. It seems straightforward enough to follow - but what if there are levels to obeying or breaking this command that we easily miss? More than just material possessions, do you steal opportunity from others? Do you steal honor, joy, and recognition of others? If we're brave enough to face ourselves, we may see...

"Thou shall not commit adultery..." The 7th commandment in the 10 commandments - and the commandment that takes you into the privacy of the bedroom. This message talks through how to heal if you've been betrayed, how to heal if you have failed personally in this area, and how the ultimate faithfulness we desire to see can be found in Jesus. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have ques...

"Thou shall not murder..." The 6th commandment in The 10 Commandments. It seems straightforward enough to follow, but Jesus told his listeners that there were deeper levels to this command. He even equated murder with anger and verbal responses given in anger! Our advice? Follow the 6th commandment and go deeper by examining what ways you devalue life by your words and actions. Like, subscribe, an...

An old commandment that translates weirdly to our modern world is - you shall honor your father and mother. It's a command that focuses on the importance of respecting family and it bleeds out into other relationships too. In our modern digital world, the way we often interact with each other is anything but honorable - what might happen in our culture if we let the command to honor our parents af...

You are not what you do occasionally. You are what you do consistently. One of the most transformative spiritual practices you can experience is the sabbath - a regular dedicated 24-hour period of rest where you stop working and connect with God. The Sabbath was introduced to the nation of Israel in the book of Exodus, and its wisdom is still profound for our world today. What if your lack of bein...

When you hear the word, "God" what do you think of? The chances are high that whatever comes to your mind is probably related to your experience with people, and a lot of times people fail at representing God. The 3rd commandment found in the book of Exodus, "Do not take the Lord's name in vain." - is not a command about language or things you shouldn't say. It's a command to represent God in the...

The idea of having an idol and worshipping something has long been outdated and seen as old-fashioned. In 2023 it is easy to think that we have progressed past the need for worship and for idols, but what if you still do worship someone or something? What if there are idols in your life that you don't realize that you've built up? Join us as we continue in our sermon series Old Rules for a New Lif...

In 2023 we're all looking for ways to become free. Free from emotional hurt and trauma, financial stress, and the hostile political environment. We all have something that we want to be free from. This week Pastor Matt dives into the first commandment of the 10 commandments and shows why it is the most important one out of all of them! Only God Can Set You Free (Message) | Sandals Church Like, sub...

The Bible has often taken on criticism for being full of rules that are both restrictive and outdated - maybe even cruel. But what if the rules stated in the Bible have a deeper purpose - one of forming us into better people? Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to ou...

Many are familiar with the 10 Commandments and the Exodus story in the Bible. What is often overlooked and misunderstood about these things is that they’re not just about rules and escaping - they’re about rhythms and a new way of living. First came deliverance and freedom. Then followed the rules for living, not the other way around. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions,...

Where do you want to go in 2023?  It's hard to answer that if you don't know where you're starting from. Can you locate yourself? The Bible talks about the importance of reflection - of giving thought to our decisions, our direction and our habits. Most importantly, reflection helps connect us to God, and the way we connect to God is by being intentional with spiritual practices. Pastor Fredo give...

What does the Christmas story mean - and what does it mean for you? The Christmas story not only changed the world, it can change your life in 2022. Merry Christmas, Sandals Church. Please share this content and leave us a review! Your shares and reviews help audiences discover Sandals Church. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch...

Do you ever feel tired of chasing happiness? How are we expected to stay happy all the time when life can be hard? In this video, Pastor Fredo Ramos gives us insight to where we can find happiness that sticks.  Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Churc...

Being a Christian doesn't mean you can't enjoy life anymore - in fact God wants to bless your life immensely. The challenge is learning to trust his ways and wisdom over our own - that can become especially challenging in social settings. What's ok for Christians when it comes to alcohol and celebrating? Pastor Matt shares perspectives from The Book of Ephesians on how to live wisely as a Christia...

Is parenting hard for you? Are you concerned about the upcoming generation? The Bible has some takes on parenting and how to see parenting as part of a community experience that will bless you! Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channel...

What does the Bible say about marriage and gender roles? It's one of the most controversial and misunderstood teachings in the Bible today - but a careful look at the content might actually surprise you! Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTu...

Pastor Matt Brown gave a keynote speech at a vision night event for our Giving Tuesday 2022 initiative - to build a teen center for at risk youth in San Bernardino. In his talk Pastor Matt talks about the importance of finding your place in God's story and shares about his heart for building The Hill Teen Center in San Bernardino. The Hill Teen Center will be able to provide students in San Bernar...

The Christian faith is not only a call to be different, it's also a wake up call to the reality of the spiritual world. In the book of Ephesians, The Apostle Paul outlines a very real spiritual struggle that all followers of Jesus face. Maybe your stress, relational issues and problems have another dimension to them that's worth considering. Pastor Fredo Ramos gives a message on how Christians can...

Sandals Church was started 25 years ago with a vision of being real. On the weekend of our 25 year anniversary Pastor Matt and Tammy Brown share the journey of the church and cast vision for how we can live differently as people who have been changed by a vision of being real with ourselves, God and others. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get...

The Bible's take on sex and sexuality is one of the most controversial issues that Christians face today. Check out a message on what the Christian sex ethic looks like. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels! Sandals Church: https...

Christianity is not a religion of a single country. Christianity is the message that God wants to save and bless people from every tribe, tongue and nation, and this is made clear from the beginning of the Bible - Genesis - to the end in Revelation. Seeing God's global purpose can change you deeply. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connecte...

Unity is different in the Christian faith. It's not uniformity, but it is commitment through differences. And the way Christians stay unified is by following Jesus' example of self sacrifice and love for others. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Chur...

Are you bored with your life and wondering what your purpose is? The life Jesus calls his followers into isn't a life of rules and guidelines. It's a life filled with purpose and destiny. Like, subscribe, and leave us a comment. Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connect Subscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels! San...