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Thou Shalt Not Steal

“I don’t steal” feels like an easy win, until we slow down and define what stealing actually is. We keep working through the Ten Commandments with Exodus 20:15, and Pastor Perry helps us look past the obvious and into the everyday places where integrity gets blurry: the quiet “borrow and keep,” the lazy shortcuts at work, the stingy instincts that justify taking advantage of someone else’s need, and the growing reality of cyber fraud and scams that are built to trick you in secret. We also tackle a question people love to debate and rarely examine: is gambling stealing? We talk through the odds, the way “get rich quick” hope can reshape a person’s relationship with money, and why stewardship matters more than a clever excuse. If God is the giver and we are managers of what we’ve been handed, then our spending, saving, and risk-taking all become spiritual, not just financial. Then we go right at the taboo topic: can you steal from God? The tithing conversation isn’t about guilt trips, it’s about worship, trust, and what happens inside us when we get bristled by generosity. We close with a warning that hits close to home: sometimes the biggest theft is stealing from ourselves, slowly gaining the world outwardly while losing our soul inwardly. If that tension feels familiar, you’re not alone. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the moment that challenged you most.

Live | Thou Shalt Not Steal

A thief climbs through a window, hears a parrot say “Jesus is going to get you,” and suddenly realizes he’s not alone. It’s funny at first, but it sets up a serious question: if Jesus Christ is Lord, what does that change about the way we handle money, work, integrity, and even the choices we excuse as “no big deal”? We dig into the eighth commandment, “You shall not steal,” and we don’t stop at the obvious. We talk about stealing from others through fraud, cutting corners, and misrepresenting what’s fair. We go after laziness that lives off other people, and we confront stinginess that squeezes others so we can stay comfortable. We also tackle personal finance and biblical ethics: paying debts, refusing shady shortcuts, and asking whether gambling trains our hearts to win while someone else loses. Then the focus shifts to something even deeper: can we rob God? If everything we have is ultimately from Him, worship becomes more than a Sunday moment. We wrestle with stewardship, giving, and the heart behind tithing. Finally, we land on the most urgent warning of all: it’s possible to steal from yourself by rejecting grace and trading eternity for the toys of this world. Grace isn’t something you steal, buy, or deserve. It’s a gift received at Christ’s expense. If this message challenges you, pass it along to a friend, subscribe for more Christ-centered sermons, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part of “You shall not steal” hits you the hardest?

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

Adultery is rarely a sudden decision. It’s more often a slow drift: less conversation, more criticism, unchecked screen time, and tiny compromises that feel harmless until they’re not. We sit down around Exodus 20:14 and get real about what it means to protect a marriage before it breaks, and why the seventh commandment is about more than avoiding an affair. We unpack marriage as a sacred covenant and a gift from God, not a contract built on convenience. That changes everything about commitment and conflict. When we’re truly “all in,” we stop using escape hatches and start learning humility, honest communication, and the kind of understanding that invites God into the hardest parts of the relationship. You’ll hear why “help me understand” can be more powerful than winning an argument, and why replacing constant conflict with patient reasoning can rebuild trust over time. Then we go practical. We talk early warning signs of emotional distance, the role of parenting stress, and why boundaries matter, including something as simple as a consistent bedtime for kids so a couple can protect their connection. We also challenge the normal rhythms that quietly starve intimacy, like lying in bed scrolling on two phones, and we address the wider culture of lust, pornography, and “I can look but not touch” thinking through the lens of Jesus’ words about the heart. If you want a stronger Christian marriage, better communication, and real steps toward an affair-proof marriage, press play and join the conversation. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the boundary or habit that has helped your relationship most.

Thou Shalt Not Murder

Murder feels like a commandment for “other people” until we let Jesus define what’s really happening underneath it. We sit down with Pastor Perry and walk through the Sixth Commandment, “You shall not murder,” and it gets personal fast: the Bible doesn’t just confront physical violence, it confronts the anger, hatred, and contempt that can live in a normal-looking life. We dig into why human life is sacred in a Christian worldview, starting with the image of God. If every person is an image bearer with a soul, it changes how we treat the stranger, the enemy, the annoying person in our way, and the vulnerable people our culture can treat like burdens. We also talk about how easily we get desensitized through media and entertainment, and why what we consume can quietly train us to downplay evil and devalue life. From there we tackle hard conversations many Christians avoid: abortion, euthanasia, and suicide, plus the common “what about war” and “what about capital punishment” detours that can distract from the heart of the command. Throughout it all, we keep coming back to this anchor: God is the author of life, and He doesn’t need an editor. The strongest hope is at the cross. Jesus willingly gave His life and innocent blood was shed so guilty people could be forgiven, including murderers. If grace can reach that far, it can reach any of us. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What part of this conversation challenged you most?

Live | Thou Shalt Not Murder

Four words can expose a whole culture. “You shall not murder” sounds like a command most of us can breeze past, but when violence is everywhere and anger simmers under the surface, God’s sixth commandment lands with weight. We walk through Exodus 20:13 and ask the questions people avoid: Why is murder wrong to God? What does it reveal about the sanctity of life and the value of a human soul? Dr. J. Perry Fowler connects the commandment to God as the author of life, showing how Scripture speaks about physical life, spiritual life, and eternal life. We also talk about what it means to be made in the image of God and why Christians are called to reflect Jesus by becoming people who protect and “breathe life” into others. Then we get specific. The sermon explains the biblical difference between killing and murder and addresses what the commandment does not forbid, including animals for food, self-defense, and government-sanctioned justice. It also names what is forbidden and speaks directly to real-world pain and controversy, including suicide, abortion, and euthanasia, with a strong warning against false doctrine and a clear push to hold truth and love together. We close at the cross with a question that surprises people: was Jesus murdered? The answer points straight to the gospel, where innocent blood was shed, yet Jesus willingly laid His life down so sinners can be forgiven. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review telling us what part challenged you most.