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Speak Life - Speaking Words That Heal, Not Hurt
Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Speak Life
Contributed on Sep 26, 2016
In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.
Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m ...read more
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2. The Truth About Lying
Contributed on Oct 3, 2016
In this sermon, we explore the answer to some important questions about lying.
Introduction: A. Last week we began a new sermon series I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. Last week, we explored the fact that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is ...read more
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3. Malignant Talk - Gossip And Slander
Contributed on Oct 10, 2016
In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about gossip and slander and discuss how to keep them out of our lives.
Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to ...read more
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4. Ego Talking - Boasting, Flattery, And Exaggeration
Contributed on Oct 17, 2016
In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about boasting, flattery and exaggeration.
Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more
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5. Corrosive Talk - Complaining And Criticizing
Contributed on Oct 24, 2016
In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about complaining and criticizing, and then look at how we can stop complaining and criticizing.
Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more
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6. Expletives Deleted - Lifting Our Speech Out Of The Gutter
Contributed on Nov 14, 2016
In this lesson, we learn about different kinds of expletives that should not be on our lips.
Introduction: A. One day an elderly preacher told his congregation that he was feeling a bit lonely and depressed. 1. So one of the church members suggested to the preacher that he should buy a pet. 2. Thinking this was a great idea, he hurried to town and after much deliberation, bought a ...read more
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7. Good Words = Good Life
Contributed on Nov 28, 2016
In this sermon, we explore the good uses of our tongues and our words.
Introduction: A. Today, we are returning to our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more
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8. Cyber Talk - Communicating Through Email, Texts And Social Media
Contributed on Dec 5, 2016
This sermon is about how the use of electronic communication is changing us. The last point has to do specifically with our cyber talk. A lot of the sermon is based on this article: “Six Ways Your Phone Is Changing You” Article by Tony Reinke, desiringGod.org
A. One day a man whose wife was addicted to her online activities sent her this email: 1. Dear Wife, I’m sending you this email to bring up to date on the events of our family. I tried to talk to you while you were on your computer, but you just kept telling me that you would B-R-B... ...read more