Sermons on Fair Speeches: showing 1-15 of 25,271

Fair Is Fair Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

There are times it’s worthwhile to figure out what Jesus "didn’t mean."

OPENING: A woman read ahead as we were going through this text and was troubled by the phrase: "do not turn away from the one desiring to borrow from you." It wasn’t that she didn’t give to those in need... her problem was that she was giving so much away, that she barely had enough left for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speech

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Five questions to ask yourself before you open your mouth.

SPEECH Text: Ephesians 4:29 A. Rotten Words 1. Are these words shameful? · Crudeness · Speaking about in a negative way · It’s easy to say bad things about people when they are not around 2. Are these words hurtful? · Yelling at children or spouse · Boy at parent teachers conferences whose dad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

No Fair! Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 18, 2003

The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom of grace - we are called to be grateful to God and to recognize others as our equals in God’s Kingdom.

No Fair! Matt. 20:1-16 Your Kingdom Come: July 13, 2003 Intro: Growing up with an older sibling, one of the frequent cries out of my mouth was one some of you parents hear on a daily basis: “no fair!” You know, “How come he gets to stay up later? How come he gets to choose what to watch on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not Fair

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners that life is not fair as we know it, he uses this passage to show that Solomon wants people to live above this world.

When Solomon first began His book of Ecclesiastes He looked at life from an overall philosophical view point. This is to say he was looking at it from a wisdom point of view. He said that life was al meaningless and just continued like a snowball rolling down hill. As King Solomon got to look ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Fair? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 20, 2014

An interwoven set of stories reflecting on the parable of the eccentric employer

We are in the one hundredth anniversary of the first World War at the moment, so I would like to take you back to an event that happened in the middle of it. When Emperor Franz-Josef I of Austria died in 1916, his was the last of the extravagant imperial funerals. A processional of dignitaries and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Fair?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2023

What consider fair depends on the person.

Fair? – Matthew 20: 1 - 16 Intro: The story is told of a young Jewish man who applied for a job at the First International Bank of Israel. The bank asked for a letter of recommendation. The young man asked his rabbi to supply the requested letter. The Rabbi wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Speech

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

God doesn't simply forbid swearing falsely, he forbids speaking falsely, which grows out of living falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Any speech which is intended to mislead or deceive is offensive to God, whether or not you are under oath.

I’ve been wracking my brains trying to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without talking about things like political correctness and hate speech, fake news and cancel culture. Things like misinformation, disinformation and media bias. But the subject keeps popping up. Things like the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:20, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speech Patterns

Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005

Bridling of the tongue is one of the greatest problems that we face as a Christian.

SPEECH PATTERNS by Pastor Jim May The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, but how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others. Everywhere you turn there are voices. Some are voices of encouragement, some are destructive, and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001

How do you tame the tongue?

I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Speech Therapy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God's Word has much to say regarding speech, understood here as "active verbal communication," as opposed to listening, which we would define as "passive verbal communication." Material for excellent sermons is contained in any of the following passages. a. James 1:19 ( ...be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Sincere Speech Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 12, 2009

1) Promising Speech, 2) False Speech, and 3) Godly Speech

Kids can be creative in so many ways. They have a great ability to see animals in the clouds, play with imaginary friends and make up wonderful stories. Unfortunately, at times the line that separates fact from fiction is not drawn clearly enough. That wonderful faculty for imagination can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Other

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last days, each of us needs to do all we can to live our lives the best we can, and be the testimony to our fri

SOUND SPEECH The question has been asked, “If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How could anyone ever love someone like Jacob? Is spite of who you are, what you have done right, what you have done wrong, God has not given up on you!

THE BETHEL EXPERIENCE INTRODUCTION: We have studied in detail the ups and downs of the Old Testament family of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob. Perhaps we feel fortunate we don’t have the kind of problems they had. Or maybe some of us wish family could have been more like them. I want to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God