The Name - Exodus 20:7

About this episode

Pastor Ian Crooks explores the deeper meaning of taking the name of the Lord in vain as outlined in Exodus 20:7.

What does it really mean to take the name of the Lord in vain? Pastor Ian Crooks walks through Exodus 20:7 and reveals that this commandment reaches far deeper than profanity or careless speech. God’s name represents His character, holiness, authority, and reputation. This sermon explores how we can misuse His name not only with our words, but with our worship, witness, and the way we live while claiming to belong to Him. At the same time, it points us to the beauty, weight, and goodness of God’s name — the name above every name. 📖 Passage: Exodus 20:7 🎙️ Sermon Title: The Name 🗓️ Preached May 17, 2026 📍 Preached at Free Grace Vernon Whether you’re new to Christianity or have followed Jesus for years, this message invites us to consider how we speak about God, represent Him to the world, and respond to His holiness. #Exodus20 #TheName #TenCommandments #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FreeGraceVernon #IanCrooks #Faith #JesusChrist #ExodusSeries

People in this episode

Host: Ian Crooks

Topics covered

• taking the name of the Lord in vain
• God's character
• holiness
• authority
• worship
• Christian living

Keywords

• Exodus 20
• The Name
• Ten Commandments
• Christian Sermon
• Bible Teaching
• Faith
• Jesus Christ
• Exodus Series

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free Grace Vernon

Books & works: The Name, Exodus 20:7

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