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  • Do No Harm Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2013
     | 4,396 views

    When we have opportunities to help resolve conflict, we need to make sure we are careful what we say lest we become a gas can instead of a blessing.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In a world torn by conflict, we need folks who are willing to be Peacemakers. • Christians are called to be those peacemakers. • Conflict is a part of the world we now live in, but God needs us to stay above the fray. • Last week we looked at ...read more

  • Walking The Talk Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,732 views

    God calls us to be the kind of people who both act and speak out of love.

    Our missionaries Bev and Jesse Rich were here two weeks ago, on furlough from Uganda. They spoke briefly during the service, and after the service they showed a video of their ministry and answered our questions. It was all fascinating, God is doing some amazing things there, but one of the ...read more

  • Lead With Your Ears, And Follow Up With Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,700 views

    Using James 1:19-20 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, unit 4, Good Communication, pgs. 55-65, 68-74)

    HoHum: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this ...read more

  • By Our Words

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,841 views

    We might not feel comfortable sharing our faith, but let's make sure that we don't sabotage those who do.

    If there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of most church goers it is “evangelism”. Most of us understand the necessity of people meeting Jesus. All but the most callous are heartbroken at the thoughts of friends and loved ones spending an eternity far from God. And yet. . ...read more

  • "How To Walk Wisely In The World” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2019
     | 6,321 views

    As we pass through this world on our way to heaven, witnessing should be a priority for the Christian.

    As Paul speaks about the Christian’s walk in this world, he tells us we need to walk wisely. We do this, he says, by taking advantage of every opportunity to give a verbal witness for Jesus. Why should witnessing be a priority for believers as we are living in this world? Two reasons: Reason #1: ...read more

  • What's Your Prognosis?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,438 views

    Are you growing in speech and knowledge? Is there room for optimism in the new year?

    11.29.20 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 You were enriched in him in every way, in all your speaking and all your knowledge, 6 because the ...read more

  • Ex. 4:10-12 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 8, 2022
     | 1,891 views

    Moses said to the LORD, "Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue."

    Ex 4:10-12 (NIV). He is Loath to be Sent Moses said to the LORD, "Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue." The LORD said to him, "Who gave human beings their mouths? Who ...read more

  • Spitfire

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,617 views

    How many times have we spit fire and have said more than we meant to say? How many times have we lost our cool? James is talking about teaching and self-control as it relates to speech.

    SPITFIRE (September 16, 2012) Text: James 3:1- 12 Jas 3:1-12  Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.  (2)  For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is ...read more

  • Liars Or Living Letters? (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022
     | 653 views

    Christian speech involves kindness, purity and truth as the three elements of godly speech for Christians. Take away any of those three and you are in danger of being a liar when the Bible makes it clear that we are to be living letters for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    LIARS OR LIVING LETTERS? Text: Colossians 3:5-9a In the Walt Disney movie "Pinnochio" there is a scene where Pinnochio's nose grows every time he tells a lie. And the point of that scene is that the more you lie, the more you have to lie to make all your ...read more

  • Who Gets To Be God's Houseguest? (Psalm 15:1-5) Series

    Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,324 views

    What types of behavior is God looking for from his people? With what type of people is God pleased?

    Today we continue our sporadic study of the psalms by working through Psalm 15. Let's start by reading verse 1: (15:1) A psalm of/for David. Yahweh, who shall live as a guest in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy mountain? The psalmist begins by asking God two related questions. ...read more

  • Peter Denies Jesus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 36,524 views

    Peter's denial of Jesus in Luke 22:54-62 shows us the danger of following Jesus in our own power.

    Scripture On Thursday night, Nisan 15, 30 AD Jesus had his last Passover meal with his twelve apostles. He also instituted the first Lord’s Supper. After a lengthy meal, which included discussion, teaching, and prayer, Jesus and the eleven apostles went to the Mount of Olives, where they ...read more

  • Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,420 views

    This is the speech I gave at my retirement banquet sharing my personal testimony of coming to the Lord & being thankful.

    Celebration Farewell Retirement Banquet 12/5/2021 1 Thessalonias 5:1-24 Romans 12:12-16 I want to say thank you for all of you coming to be with me in this time of celebration. Thank you to the members of the Celebration/Anniversary Team that made all of this possible. Thank you my ...read more

  • Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020
     | 2,972 views

    A powerful "Jesus Only" lifestyle is characterized by our behavior, our prayer and our speech. Paul concludes Colossians with this emphatic reminder.

    Walk In Wisdom  To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2238320 Intro: • Holiday stress. • Good timing as we finish Colossians today. • Paul’s practical advice on a “Jesus-only” lifestyle in terms of how we deal with the world around us. Pray ...read more

  • "Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019
     | 4,828 views

    Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

    Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

  • Keep Wising Up - Ecclesiastes 10:12-20 Series

    Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 29, 2025
     | 181 views

    This passage contains practical wisdom on controlling your tongue, making plans and finding direction in life, managing money, and controlling your thought life.

    10:12 The words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is folly, but the end of his speaking is evil madness. 14 Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what will happen, and who can tell anyone what will ...read more