Immigration is one of the most debated and divisive topics in today’s culture—but what does the Bible actually say? In this message, we explore Scripture’s perspective on immigration, borders, and the roles of the church, government, and immigrants. Grounded in biblical teaching, this sermon calls believers to balance grace and truth by showing love and compassion to all people while honoring God’s design for justice, law, and order. Discover how Scripture calls the church to extend mercy, governments to uphold justice, and immigrants to pursue unity and responsibility. Ultimately, this message challenges us to approach difficult conversations with biblical wisdom, integrity, and a heart that reflects God’s truth.

This message unpacks the Third Commandment—“You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain”—by showing that it’s less about casual speech and more about integrity and representation. To take God’s name “in vain” means to carry or use His name in empty, false, or dishonest ways. The sermon challenges believers to live with reputational integrity so that God’s name is honored through our actions, our words, and our commitments. It also calls for reverence when speaking on God’s behalf, encouraging faith-filled obedience while reserving phrases like “God said” for what He has clearly revealed or confirmed. Ultimately, the message invites us to let our yes be yes, our no be no, and to live lives that faithfully and truthfully reflect Christ.

This message explores the Second Commandment—“You shall not make for yourself a carved image”—and challenges believers to examine how we still create “custom-made gods” today. Rather than shaping God into something manageable, predictable, or convenient, the sermon calls us to honor God as He truly is. It identifies three modern forms of idolatry: carving out parts of God’s Word we don’t like, creating a “mirror god” who reflects our own values and desires, and treating God like a contract or vending machine who exists to meet our demands. The message urges us to let God transform us instead of reshaping Him, to trust His will even when we don’t understand it, and to worship Him fully—without conditions, compromises, or control.

Pastor Jesse continued the Ten Commandments series by addressing the first commandment, "You shall have no other gods before me." Ps. Jesse discussed how anything that comes before our relationship with God becomes an idol, including politics, money and the need to be liked.

Ps. Jesse began his sermon series on the Ten Commandments by establishing the kinds of law and what the Bible says about them.