Matthew 5:33-37

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33 "Again, you have heard that our fathers were told, `Do not break your oath,' and `Keep your vows to ADONAI.'

34 But I tell you not to swear at all -- not `by heaven,' because it is God's throne;

35 not `by the earth,' because it is his footstool;p and not `by Yerushalayim,' because it is the city of the Great King.

36 And don't swear by your head, because you can't make a single hair white or black.

37 Just let your `Yes' be a simple `Yes,' and your `No' a simple `No'; anything more than this has its origin in evil.

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Liar Liar Pants on Fire

Bishop James E. Collins

In this bold and convicting message titled “Liar… Liar, Pants on Fire,” Bishop James E. Collins pulls no punches as he tackles the spiritual dangers of deception — both the lies we tell and the lies we believe. Drawing from Scripture and real-life application, Bishop Collins reveals how dishonesty disrupts relationships, damages our witness, and distances us from God's truth.With clarity, compassion, and conviction, Bishop Collins calls the Church back to integrity, reminding us that God is a God of truth and those who follow Him must walk in truth — even when it costs.

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Don't Swear Part 2

Jeff Johnson

From the dad who promises his kids he’d take them to the ballgame and doesn’t, to the couple that vows from death do us part but ends up divorcing… many people today don’t take promises or vows seriously. God certainly does as we’ll hear today on Sound Doctrine. We’ll hear that it’s important to do what we say we’ll do, and follow through with our vows. If we can’t do that, don’t swear to begin with! Join us in Matthew chapter five as we listen in to part two of Jeff Johnson’s message, “Don’t Swear!”

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Don't Swear Part 1

Jeff Johnson

From the politician who says one thing and does another, to the student who cheats on a test, or the salesman that shades the truth to close the deal... We can’t help but ask, where is integrity these days? Jesus has something important to say on the subject oaths and keeping our word, and we’ll have that for you today on Sound Doctrine as we get back into the Sermon on the Mount. How good is your word? Find out as we look into THE WORD.

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Christians and Truth, Part 2

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The power of the tongue to inform, instruct, and persuade can be a power for good or evil. Truth is more than the words we speak, but the character we live.

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Christians and Truth, Part 1

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

The power of the tongue to inform, instruct, and persuade can be a power for good or evil. Truth is more than the words we speak, but the character we live.

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How Good is Your Word?

Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig picks back up in the series Living Life Against the Flow. It’s common today to hear someone say, “I swear” to do this or that. In the message “How Good is Your Word?” Pastor Skip shows us how Scripture counters that custom with a challenge to practice honesty and integrity.

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