Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-2 Trinity Sunday 1st Sunday after Pentecost About 2 months after Easter Beginning a series on the 10 Commandments 1st century: Pentecost became a celebration of the Law We don’t much care for commandments or commands Most folks think of the 10 Commandments as a list of shall-nots What about you? Can you name all 10? <not necessarily in order> No other gods; no images; misuse of name; Sabbath rest; honor mom & dad; don’t kill; don’t commit adul

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13 When I say the name “Jesus,” what is your reaction? Here, in this holy place, surrounded by fellow believers, your reaction is probably one of worship, humility, adoration & praise. We have already done these things this morning; we acknowledged Jesus as our friend, thanked him for healing our broken lives, given our hearts once again to him in song, & asked for clean hands & pure hearts. Don’t you love to do that? Don’t you love to worship Je

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18a There is a wonderful old prayer attributed to the 16th century sailor Sir Frances Drake. He prays that when God leads us to undertake any great piece of work, he will also remind us “that it is not the beginning, but the continuing of the same, until it be thoroughly finished, that yields the true glory.” Drake himself was certainly a “finisher” as well as a “beginner.” He was a legend in his own lifetime for his military accomplishments, & h