In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the danger of building a crowd of admirers based on generosity, as it can hinder the growth of the body of Christ. The Bible warns that a false witness or someone who tells lies will not escape punishment, either in this world or at the judgment seat of Christ. The speaker also highlights the negative consequences of sin, such as losing honor and testimony before others. The importance of not bringing reproach on the Lord's name is emphasized, as well as the need to avoid showing partiality to the wicked and thrusting aside the righteous in judgment.

This sermon focuses on the seriousness of lying according to Proverbs 12:22, highlighting how lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. The speaker emphasizes the importance of speaking truthfully and living in honesty to bring joy to God. The consequences of lying are compared to other sins like murder and sexual immorality, warning that those who practice and love lies will face judgment. The sermon concludes with a call to cast off lies, speak the truth, and pray for God's work to remove deceit from our lives.

In this sermon, the preacher exposes the misrepresentations contained in a pamphlet titled 'A Letter from a Friend in America to Luke Howard of Tottenham, near London.' The preacher highlights the anonymous nature of the pamphlet and its unfounded calumny, misrepresentation, and garbling of Luke Howard's character and arguments. The preacher refutes the claims made in the pamphlet, showcasing the inconsistencies, errors, and unfairness in the author's portrayal of Luke Howard's intentions and words. Additionally, the preacher addresses the doctrinal discrepancies and misinterpretations presented in the pamphlet, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the true teachings of Christianity and the Holy Scriptures.

William Dool Killen preaches about the controversy surrounding the date of the martyrdom of Polycarp and its implications on the Ignatian Epistles. He discusses the arguments presented by Dr. Lightfoot and Archbishop Ussher, highlighting the discrepancies in chronology and the historical evidence supporting a later date for Polycarp's martyrdom. Killen emphasizes the importance of accurate historical context in understanding the authenticity of ancient texts and the significance of reliable testimonies from early Christian writers like Eusebius and Jerome.