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The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.
The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Why is gossip wrong? How can it be corrected?
Gossip Coming out of church, Mrs. Smith asked her husband, "Do you think that Johnson girl is tinting her hair?""I didn’t even see her," admitted Mr. Smith."And that dress Mrs. Davis was wearing," continued Mrs. Smith, "Really, don’t tell me you think that’s the proper costume for a mother of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37
Denomination: Baptist
Gossip, a wound that runs deep and a weapon the enemy uses to divide the Body of Christ.
Gossip A wound that runs deep The enemy uses many tactics to render us ineffective. Gossip (tailbearing) is a weapon that the enemy uses to divide the body. Gossip is an innate desire to our flesh. Prov 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 26:22, Proverbs 11:11-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Gossip murders a person’s happiness. It is the thief of joy, and it disregards everything that God stands for. It is like a cancer, spreading like wildfire through gossipers.
CONSEQUENCES OF GOSSIP “Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to”. (1 Timothy 5:13) God ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:13, Ephesians 4:29
Denomination: Pentecostal
Gossip has always been a problem in the church. we read about it in several places in the old testament and the new. This sermon I address the calamity of Gossip and the cure for Gossip.
The Sin of Gossip [Play video] Introduction: Whether its formal meetings, dinner table discussions, or late night phone calls; gossip has always been a problem in the church. I saw a cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st ...read more
It’s not about kicking people out of the church but fixing broken people and broken relationships
Internal Bleeding 1 Cor. 1: 10 Show video Two elderly women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies cried out at the tops of their lungs, "AMEN, BROTHER! "When the preacher condemned the sin ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10
Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved.
Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved. And he was part of a small church that met in a high school auditorium every Sunday. As the months went by he became more and more involved in the church, serving in various ministries, helping ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 13:17
Denomination: Salvation Army
We can use our tongues to do evil, discourage, discredit or we can use our tongues to do good, encourage, uplift, love!
A Heart Condition Gossiper or Encourager? Do you remember an Olympic skier by the name of Picabo Street. Picabo [pronounced “peek-a-boo”] She is, or was the well-known Olympic gold medalist in the Super G a few years ago. But, she is more than a famous skier. ...read more
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-16, 2 Timothy 1:2-14
Denomination: Methodist
What happens when we gossip the gospel?
Gospel Gossips Jonah 3:1-10 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, [2] "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city and proclaim to it the proclamation which I am going to tell you." [3] So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh according to the word of the Lord. Now Nineveh was an ...read more
Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10
This sermon looks at the role of Gossip in the Fall of humanity.
Gossip To Death GENESIS: 3 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format @ www.sanctuary-church.com BI - There is a sin that our society not only embraces, but encourages. • It seems that when we get a taste of it, we can’t get enough of it. • It is utterly ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6
Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others.
Thesis: A Christian does not talk about the private affairs of others. Intro.: 1. Two weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled, "Taming the Tongue." a. I received a lot of feedback on it, even though it was general. b. Like to follow up that lesson with a much more practical one on gossip. 2. ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 11:13
Discusses the Spiritual Battles that every Christian goes through
The word slander in the Strong’s Word Concordance means: ‘defaming, evil report, infamy, gossip.’ Leviticus 19:16 reads: ‘Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.’ Proverbs 10:18 reads: ‘Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth ...read more
Scripture: Leviticus 19:16
Instead of spreading gossip, we should have the courage to go directly to the person involved in conflict or sin. We should always choose kindness over gossip.
Hey guys! Ever heard of the Copernican Revolution? It's when people figured out that the sun, not the earth, was the center of the universe. It was a total game-changer. Just like when you realize that your parents should be the center of the family, not you. It's a tough pill to swallow, but it ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20
Topics: Church Discipline, Spiritual Growth, Repentance, Forgiveness
What happens to churches filled with gossip and slander? Let's look at Numbers 14.
Do our congregations murmur against God or godly leadership? Can we expect God to bless us without faith in His word? Let’s look at Number 14. Did Israel again murmur against Moses? Does gossip affect the atmosphere in our churches? All the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon will explore Jesus' teachings on handling conflict and sin within the church community, emphasizing the importance of direct confrontation over gossip, and the role of courage and kindness in this process.
Hello Church! Today we are going to talk about the kingdom of God and the counterculture lifestyle Jesus leads us into. Jesus leads us out of established beliefs and relational patterns and into a completely new way of living and loving. The kingdom of God is revolutionary. Revolutions bring about ...read more
Topics: Conflict Resolution, Courageous Kindness, Rejecting Gossip
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