SERMONS ON THE 9TH COMMANDMENT
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Pretty Little Liars (9 of 10)
by Robert Dawson
Every group, organization has a set of rules or values, whether written or unwritten, that govern how they operate. It drives what they do. It defines what is most important for them. It also determines how people in that group relate to one another - we always act, or should act, in ways that are consistent with our values. Here at FBCLP we have what we call our 'Core Values.' These are the beliefs that guide, constrain and motivate us. They are the very heart and DNA of our church. Here we say that we believe in: - Sovereignty of God Over the last 10 weeks or so we have been looking at a study in the 10 commandments that I have...
The Truth About Lies (10 of 11)
by Jeff Ginn
1. The young television news reporter was excited about her first big assignment--covering a race for governor. Seeking to learn, she asked one of the veteran reporters how she could tell when a politican was lying. ''No problem, kid,'' said the old-time political reporter, ''Just watch the body language. If he touches his ear or scratches his nose, he's telling the truth. ''But if he opens his mouth and moves his lips, look out!'' 2. But politicians aren't the only ones who lie. 1. A new survey finds that 91% in the USA say they lie routinely. And 36% of those confess to dark, important lies. The survey results are in the recently released book, ''The Day...
Teaching Kids to Tell the Truth (9 of 10)
by Stan Coffey
We are continuing in a series of messages on the Ten Commandments and the title of the series is "Timeless Values For Today's Family". We hear a lot about value today and we know that America needs to get back to the values on which many of us were reared. The values of honesty, integrity, truth, worship of God, love for family, honoring the marriage vows, these are all timeless values that build strong families today in any generation. And one of the things parents are concerned about today is passing on the values that we were taught. The Bible teaches to children who are going to be the leaders of tomorrow and who are going...
To Tell the Truth (9 of 10)
by Joe Alain
Today we come to the ninth of the Ten Commandments. To tell the truth seems such a simple thing to understand and do yet truthfulness is so frequently disregarded in our day. Here are some statistics on lying. And you know what they say about statistics, ''Figures don't lie, but liars do figure.'' Did you know that by the age of four, 90% of children have learned the concept of lying. Some studies show that most people lie an average of 4 times a day which equate to 1,460 lies every year. A man can lie twice as much as a woman in a single day. However, women are much more honest about their lying, 80% of women admit to...
Oh Be Careful Little Tongue What You Say (10 of 11)
by Ken Trivette
1. In one of Sam Jones meetings, a lady came forward and said that she wanted to put her tongue on the altar. Jones knowing that she had a reputation for gossipping said to her, "The altar is about 12 feet long. Put as much as you can on it." There are some who need to put their tongue on the altar and in many cases it would require a large altar. 2. Someone has said, "Many things are opened by mistake, but none so frequently as one's mouth." Introducing Thomas Edison at a dinner, the toastmaster listed his many inventions, dwelling at length on the talking machine. The aged inventor then rose to his feet, smiled, and said gently...
Liar, Liar (9 of 10)
by James Merritt
1.In the movie, Liar! Liar!, Jim Carrey plays the part of Fletcher Reid, a fast talking attorney and habitual liar. He is always lying to his son, Max, and he lied to him when he told him he would attend his fifth birthday party. When he didn't show up, as Max is blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, he has only one wish, ''that his dad would stop lying for twenty-four hours.'' His wish comes true and for twenty-four hours, this man can no longer lie. Every word that comes out of his mouth is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.2. Maybe someone should make that wish for most Americans, because we have literally...
Getting Something for Nothing (9 of 9)
by Ernest Easley
Moms and Dads ... I have some wonderful news for you today: you have 357 days left in 2006 to point your sons and daughters to Jesus Christ and his word this year! It ought to be the prayer of every parent this new year: ''Lord, give me the grace to not only tell my children about Jesus, but to show my children Jesus.''I'm afraid that too many of us only tell our children about Jesus without showing our children Jesus! When it comes to Jesus and our families ... it should always be Show and Tell! Don't be a phony parent in 2006! Don't be one thing at home and something else at church! You can fool and fool and con a con .. but you cannot...
The Truth About Lies (9 of 10)
by Eric McQuitty
Introduction: Three truths about lies. . . When my son Jonathan was 3 years old, he came to me one day asking for a snack. Evidently, he'd been upstairs devouring candy and had chocolate smeared around his mouth, on his nose, in one eye, and even in his hair. I said, "Jonathan, you don't need a snack if you've been eating candy. Have you been eating candy?" He innocently raised his chubby chocolate-dipped hands and lied through his chocolate stained teeth: "Not me, Dad." For this innocent though blatant prevarication, Jonathan got his fanny warmed up a few degrees! Do you know what he will learn from the experience? Right...
Telling the Truth (8 of 9)
by Doug Tegner
Study revealed:1 of 3 professionals hired had resumes w/ doctored facts Say what needs to be said to get what you need. What is the first thing you most always hear when you ask someone...what do you really look for in a friend? What hurts you more than anything else in relationships with others? How we hate to be lied to! Violated when stolen from; BUT Deeply hurt when lied to. Bumps and bruises in our relationships...OK but lied to?? Evidence of outright deception bold face lying; chances are the relationship is almost over If not a fatal wound, definitely in the intensive care unit. Can't stand being lied to! Parent and child relationship...
The Ninth Commandment: Some Liars I Have Known
by Jerry Vines
This week the book by Kitty Kelly entitled, Nancy Reagan, The Unauthorized Biography, has hit the bookstores and skyrocketed to number one or the best seller list in America. It has created quite a sensation in the country because it is an open frontal attack on the wife of our past president, Ronald Reagan. Those who have reviewed and are commenting on the book have commented in various ways. Some have said that the documentation is rather inadequate. Others have said that the sources of the book are questionable to say the least. Many in the field of writing and journalism have questioned the very methodology of Miss Kelly's book. It seems to be another genre of literature....
The Truth About Lies (4 of 5)
by Chris Brown
1. We’ve heard these last three weeks that instead of being a necessary evil, work is something God designed for us to do. As you read the following Proverbs, jot down what each one says about work and, if possible, make a note of how that principle could be applied in your work, school or home environment.2. King Saul is someone who violated the old saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” In 1 Samuel 15, we read about God giving Saul a mission that he failed to carry out completely. Because of this, God sent the prophet Samuel to confront him. How do we see Saul not being honest in his conversation with the prophet Samuel in...
The Truth About Lying (8 of 23)
by Ken Trivette
A police officer pulled a guy over for speeding. He walked up to his window and said, "May I see your driver's license?" The driver replied, "I don't have one. I had it suspended when I got my 5th DUI." The officer then said, "May I see the owner's card for this vehicle?" The driver said, "This is not my car. I stole it."The officer, surprised at the answer said, "The car is stolen?" The driver said, "That's right. But come to think of it, I think I saw the owner's card in the glove box when I was putting my gun in there." "There's a gun in the glove box?" asked the officer. "Yes sir. That's where I put it after I shot and killed the woman who owns this car...
False Witness (6 of 7)
by Dennis Marquardt
INTRO: Telling the truth is critical to the fabric of human civilization. In fact, that is the marvel of the 9th commandment, it stands alone as truth whether people believe in God or not. Everyone suffers when a false witness is given. It has unfortunately become a way of life in our culture, today many people believe it is "normal" to tell lies: ILLUS: In the July 15, 1993 Boardroom Reports, Peter LeVine writes: "When the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ran a help-wanted ad for electricians with expertise at using Sontag connectors, it got 170 responses - even though there is no such thing as a Sontag connector. The Authority...
Do Not Bear False Witness (8 of 8)
by Eddie Snipes
Exodus 20 gives the commandment not to bear false witness, but the details of this command are given in Exodus 23:1-3 "You shall not circulate a false report. Do not put your hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. 2 "You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice. 3 "You shall not show partiality to a poor man in his dispute. Most people understand that this commandment warns us not to give a false testimony against another, but there is much more to this commandment than testifying against another person. This passage speaks against gossip, leading people to believe a lie, following a crowd to do evil...
You Shall Not Bear False Witness against Your Neighbor (3 of 3)
by Brian Fletcher
'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.'' Introduction: Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson Being Truthful, but what is Truth and can it be absolute? Immanuel Kant, the 18th century philosopher, taught that no one could ever know objective truth, that all one could ever do was impose one's personal, subjective mental categories onto reality. Therefore, according to Kant, truth is relative to the mind. If we are going to read this commandment to tell us not to lie or to speak truthfully and live truthfully then it implies there is a truth that can be spoken and lived by. The problem is that our culture does not necessarily...
True or False (6 of 14)
by Jim Perdue
As we've walked through this letter from John together, we've noticed two major themes emerge: first, John is fighting against false teachers and second, John is encouraging true believers. John uses the contrasts of light and darkness, love and hate and here, he uses the contrast of truth and error. John is concerned about us knowing the truth and living the truth. So far in his letter he has presented three tests to determine if you are truly a child of God. There is the test of ''love'' the test of ''righteousness'' and here we see the test of ''truth.'' God has warned the church family about the conflict between light and darkness...
True Lies (9 of 9)
by Jeff Schreve
A man was driving down the road. He saw a sign out, in front of someone's house, and it said, "Talking dog for sale." Guy thought, Wow, that, that's kind of cool talking dog for sale. So it just caught his attention and his curiosity. He pulled into that person's driveway. He got out of the car. He got to the front door. He knocked on the door. And he, a man answered the door, and he said, "You've got a talking dog for sale?" He said, "Sure do. He's out back." And so, the gentleman walked out back. He saw a dog there. He said, "So you talk, huh?" Dog said, "Yep." He said, "So what's your story?" He said, "Well, I discovered this...
What Did Jesus Say About Telling the Truth (7 of 15)
by Rick White
(Mat 5:33-37 NIV) "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' {34} But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; {35} or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. {36} And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. {37} Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Introduction: 1. Lee Strobel tells about a seven-year-old ballplayer from Florida named Tanner. In am important game Tanner was...
Telling the Truth
by Dr. Ed Young
We know that swearing and the hearing of-oaths; making commitments and covenants are common today - and so it was in the days of Jesus Christ. The Jews were an oath-making people. They would swear they would make a covenant because this was prior to the time of a lot of legal instrumentality. Primarily, it was just a verbal, interpersonal kind of relationship. And therefore, when you made an agreement with someone - over any issue - the parties would swear. They would swear before God and they would swear before those witnesses that they would not do that - or - they would do that! And so we see the setting of our scripture...
Oaths, Offences, and Others (14 of 21)
by Daniel Rodgers
INTRODUCTION: In our lesson last week we considered the Lord's teachings on divorce; tonight, we will look at a variety of things. The three points to our outline will come from the title of the message:"You have heard it said..."1. In Leviticus 19:12, the Lord said, And ye shall not swear by My name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. 2. Under the Law in the Old Testament a vow was considered a serious matter. In Numbers 30:2, we read, "If a man vow a vow unto the Lord, or swear an oath to bind his soul with a bond; he shall not break his word, he shall do according to all that proceedeth out of his...
