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  • Robert Travis avatar

    Watch What You Say

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    What you say, reveals what you are.

    WATCH WHAT YOU SAY I. OUR WORDS REVEAL OUR CHARACTER. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. (Proverbs 10:11 KJV) A. THE LORD DETESTED HYPROCISY. Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words - Toxic Talk

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 22,666 views

    A message to Singles on how words can either heal or hurt in relationships and in life.

    Words - Toxic Talk Prov. 12:18 and 15:1 Introduction Suppose a grocer takes inventory of his store. Buried in the bottom of his meat section he finds a package of "over ripe" hamburger. It had somehow set there for weeks turning green. What should he do with the rotting meat? He should get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    The Mark Of Maturity ... Responsibility

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,579 views

    Re-establishing Commitment Based Christianity Into The Church

    INTRODUCTION I know that in the heart of every believer is the desire to mature … it is the desire to grow in their faith … and in our lives in this sanctuary I believe that our desire is to know CHRIST MORE! I also feel that many believers, however, are lacking in the pre-requisite to maturity … ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Truth, Time To Wake Up And Smell The Caffine. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    A sermon looking at the call upon Christians to tell the truth, to live in the truth and to realise that God delights in the truth!

    We live in a society which is prone to exaggeration: think about this I found this in yesterdays Press, what kind of car is this? “The sportier, sleeker, you won’t want to stop. One look and you’ll be seduced by the curves and fine lines. With even more specification and features than you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 51,641 views

    Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

    Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    A Well Spoken Person

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 15, 2011
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     | 4,609 views

    Learn to use your mouth for the Lord.

    A WELL SPOKEN PERSON Proverbs 12: 12The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. 13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. 14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Say To President Bush?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 1,935 views

    The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!”

    What did Jesus say to President Bush? Thesis: The Lord spoke to President Bush’s heart and told him “Faith changes lives!’; “Be an honest leader” and “Make the most of every opportunity!” Texts: Hebrews 10:38 “But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

    We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mastering My Mouth: Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    This second part focus’ on Proverbs practical wisdom in using our tongue positively.

    For those who might be joining us for the first time our current series of sermons has been focusing on God’s wisdom in the book of Proverbs, which was written by one of the wisest persons who ever lived, Solomon. God wants us to grow in wisdom which basically means we are able to consistently ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sword Of Speech

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010
     | 5,055 views

    If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Heart Trouble Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,260 views

    Let’s look at the Book of Proverbs & see some of the different ways heart trouble in the inner person affects us. Perhaps you will recognize one of these symptoms which is warning you of heart trouble in your inner being.

    HEART TROUBLE PROVERBS 12: 20, 25 Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in America. Heart failure accounts for 40% of all U.S. deaths. That’s more than all forms of cancer combined. Why is heart disease so deadly? One reason is that many people are slow to seek help when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Words–thoughtful Words Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,424 views

    Words can be a powerful force to bring about evil or good. Words can hurt & injure, or words can soothe & heal. Words can mislead, or words can guide. Each of us is responsible for the type of words coming out of our mouth. May this study about good

    GOOD WORDS are THOUGHTFUL WORDS PROVERBS 12:25 It has been estimated that a talkative person may speak 30,000 words a day. Thus it would be wise to ask our self an important question, "How do our words, be they many or few, affect others?" Words can be a powerful force to bring about evil or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebellion

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 13, 2015
     | 2,952 views

    HOW TO CORRECT A REBELLIOUS, FELLOW BELIEVER.

    REBELLION OBSERVATION: CHRIST IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED BY NAME IN THE PROVERBS. HOWEVER, PROVERBS 8:22-31 IS CLEAR THAT THE WRITER IS DESCRIBING HIM. MOST OF THE PROVERBS ARE SHORT AND EXPRESS TRUTHS ABOUT HUMAN BEHAVIOR. KING SOLOMON WROTE MOST OF THE MATERIAL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirby Lloyd avatar

    False Truths Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,120 views

    Just like the other pieces of trash we have dealt with over the past few weeks…like pride, strife, sexual immorality…we have to roll up our sleeves and get to work cleaning this mess up

    False Truths Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy. Anybody in this room ever steal anything? If you have kids you know they are prone to steal…first they don’t even know that they are stealing… A REALLY DUMB THIEF Any thief knows that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Family Values - Week 6 Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 31, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,438 views

    Thousands of year ago, God put in place 10 key values that can make a difference in the life of every family. The Ten Commandments have stood the test of time. Discover how these important values apply to every single person, every married couple, and every family regardless of size or makeup.

    Family Values Week 6 We’re in a series where we are focusing on ten values God gave us in Exodus 20:13. This is Commandment #6. Exodus 20:13 (NIV) 13 "You shall not murder. I know some of you are probably thinking, we can skip this one. Most of us haven’t killed anyone. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene