There were two clergy in this small southern town. Every Sunday before church they would each ride their bicycles to the town square and discuss the sermon each was going to give. One sunday morning the Baptist minister is waiting in the square when the Catholic priest walks up.
"where's you bicycle, Father?" the Minister asked
"Well'" replied the Priest. "It would seem as though someone has stolen my bicycle."
"Preach the Ten Commandments" Said the Minister."When you get to 'thou shalt not steal', preach the fire and the brimstone. Your bicycle will be back by morning.
The next week the Priest rode up on his bicycle.
"I see the fire and brimstone worked." Said the Minister
"Well sort of." replied the Priest. "I was hammering the ten Commandments, preaching the fire and selling the brimstone. When I got to 'thou shalt not commit adultery' I remembered where I left my bicycle."