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Two major issues: speech and power. They sometimes go hand in hand and sometimes they do not. We are fortunate we have, at least right now, the freedom of speech. Yet, it is not uncommon for those in power to try and restrict speech and conversation. Lord Acton: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute…

Our reading this week comes from the book of James, that we’ve been reading for the past several weeks. Some have described the book of James as the Proverbs of the New Testament. There is a whole lot of wisdom packed into this little book of 5 chapters. Thus far we’ve learned about the fruit of the…

Last week I begin a series called Ugly Christmas Sweater. We are looking at the some of the ugly things that happen this time of year. Last week we looked at our ugly thoughts. It is in the mind where thoughts begin and sometimes those thoughts can lead to action and motives and today’s topic, ugly words.…

Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest…

Introduction: John Piper in his book Don’t Waste Your Life , told the following two accounts. In April 2000, Ruby Eliason and Laura Edwards were killed in Cameroon, West Africa. Ruby was over eighty. Single all her life, she poured it out for one great thing: to make Jesus Christ known among the unreached,…

Last week we talked about Help for Hot Temper so that we wouldn’t lose our witness and that we wouldn’t say things we would later regret. Tonight I want to talk about “Watching What We Say”. We have all heard the statement; “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” That’s…

Have you ever said something you wished you hadn’t? There’s an old saying - Always remember to put brain into gear before engaging mouth. I know I’ve said things that I’ve regretted, either because my words were mistaken, misunderstood, or hurtful. It’s not easy to always say the right thing. James addresses…

45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater…

Introduction An old lady went to a tombstone-cutter’s office to order a stone for her husband’s grave. After explaining that all she wanted was a small one with no frills, she told him to put the words, “To My Husband,” in a suitable place. When the stone was delivered she saw, to her horror, this inscription:…

Scripture Reading: Introduction: What is our superpower? What does James say is our superpower? Transition: Tongue - Speech/Words In Context: This relates to the reoccurring theme of treatment of others ( James 2:8 ). This expands on a previous principle/proverb ( James 1:26 ). In this text James is…

God-given wisdom spills out of those who use it to make their words matter.

Today and next Sunday we will be driving into a mini Series titled Blessed Assurance It is no exaggeration to say the current era has created a challenging and often uncertain time, for people all over the world. This two-week series focuses on the goodness and faithfulness of God and reminds us that…

Title : A Speaking Problem: Don’t Talk About The Mute Mark 7:31 “And again He went out from the region of Tyre, and came through Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, within the region of the Decapolis.” Mark 7:32 “And they brought to Him one who was deaf and spoke with difficulty, and they pleaded with Him to…

Introduction 33 Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 A good man out of…

Introduction Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; and…

The Book Proverbs 31 Chapters Advice & Counsel for practical & moral choices. Topics include: Raising Children, Family Life, Friendship, Poverty & Wealth, Work, and Speech. Compares and contrasts various positive and negative traits. Wisdom vs Folly, Work vs Laziness, Honesty vs Lying, Generosity vs…

The number ranges from 7,000-10,000 daily: What am I? Stop and think about this for a minute. Kids and teens think through this. Answer: words spoken per day. Granted this is an “average” and it would not be uncommon for those whose jobs center on speaking to be close to 14,000 or more. Now this as indicated…

Scripture Reading: Introduction: Is religion good or bad? “We don’t have a religion, we have a relationship.” But genuine believers all over the world are involved in religion. Transition: What is religion? Religion - noun - used 4 times, 2 here, also Ac 26:5 , Col 2:18 They have known for a long time,…

11 If the serpent bites before it is charmed, there is no advantage to the charmer. 12 The words of a wise man’s mouth win him favor, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness. 14 A fool multiplies words, though…

Continue in Prayer and Walk in Wisdom We are called to prayer and wisdom. In chapter 3, Paul spoke of being raised with Christ, seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God, setting your minds on things above, not things on earth, putting to death what is earthly…

Introduction Begin new series on prayer. We’ve recently finished the series on Holy Spirit who enables us to pray to the Father in the name of Jesus. As we read and focus on Scripture, we hear from God and discover more about Him as well meditate on it. The Spirit illuminates us into what we are reading…

Wise words applied = right words spoken Wisdom is knowledge that has been applied, but the type of wisdom matters too. Be careful what input you put in for what you put in will be what comes out. _______________________________________________ Wisdom is important, so seek wisdom, ask for it (Pro4:7;…

God tells Moses - 16 He shall speak for you to the people, and he shall be your mouth, and you shall be as God to him. Can you imagine being told by God you are to be as God to someone else? But may I daresay, every one of us who are Christians are as God to someone. We as Christians are ambassadors…

Unruly James begins here by sharing that even wild animals can be tamed; Yet there is something in our bodies that is extremely hard to control much less tame - our tongue; While our tongue can bring us enjoyment through taste it can also bring sadness and pain to others; How hard is it to control our…

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses…