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  • David Sorn avatar

    My Stupid Mouth

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,527 views

    Christians must be willing to rid themselves of unwholesome speech and use words that will build up other Christians.

    INTRODUCTION: It is a rare junior high boy who wants to be in choir. Most would prefer study hall. However, as the story goes, Jared got stuck singing in the choir. That whole year was a laugh. First their teacher, Mrs. Johnson, quit because she couldn’t control the boys. Then, they got a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Protecting Unity Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,012 views

    A deductive exposition of selected texts on church unity and how to protect it.

    Introduction: I’d like to take a moment to explain the title of this series of messages – “What’s your commitment to God’s church?” 1. In a group this size at least one person is asking, “Whose church is it anyway?” We often talk about this church – this group of people as “our” church. But is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Finishing Touches Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    A study on Ephesians 4:17-32, this is the third in a series on how to clean up our lives by stopping what’s wrong, changing our thinking, and starting to do what’s right.

    We’ve been dealing with the subject of spring cleaning, and today, Lord willing, we will finish it—mostly because we have now officially entered Summer. We saw that God is inviting us to our own personal show of trading spaces. You see, he wants inside of our lives—he wants to help us clean up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wholesome Talk

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013
     | 8,222 views

    This sermon says that Christians should be careful in the way they talk to and about others.

    WHOLESOME TALK Ephesians 4:29-30 ILLUSTRATION Harry hosted a dinner party. One of his guests was a surgeon. While skillfully carving the roast, Harry kept up a running commentary: "How am I doing, Doc? How do you like that technique? I'd make a pretty good surgeon, don't you think?" When Harry had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Words = Good Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2016
     | 10,827 views

    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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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Adding Value To People! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,283 views

    What it takes to add value to people.

    Do you have any difficult people in your life? Ephesians 4:29-32 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communication Skills

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016
     | 5,915 views

    I’ve read articles refering to the communication decline in society today because of the increase in texting. As we advance in technology we are digressing socially. But it isn’t just the young people that have this problem; anyone can be socially lacking

    COMMUNICATION SKILLS INTRODUCTION: I’ve read articles that refer to the decline in society today because of the increase in texting. You’ve seen the commercials that have two people sitting right next to each other but they’re texting instead of talking. This has become the norm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming A Hurtful Tongue

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    What are the consequences of an untamed, hurtful tongue? What are the consequences of an under control, helpful tongue?

    Taming a Hurtful Tongue Ephesians 4:29-32 Week one I don’t mean to upset anyone, but someone brought a lethal weapon with them to Church this morning. For purposes of security and safety, our ushers should have asked some to check such deadly weapons at the door...but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Hate The Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    Emphasize the importance of resisting the devil's schemes, guarding our hearts, and protecting God's Kingdom by not giving the devil a foothold through unwholesome actions or words.

    Good morning family! It's a joy to be gathered here together in the house of the Lord. Today, we're going to delve into a powerful passage from the book of Ephesians. We're going to talk about the danger of giving opportunity to the devil, the power of resisting his schemes, and our responsibility ...read more

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    How We Talk - Part 3: Getting Rid Of The Potty Mouth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,241 views

    Third part of series on speaking in Christlike ways. This one discusses not cussing, but rather slander, gossip, and lying.

    How We Talk Part 3 – Getting Rid of the Potty-Mouth Various Scriptures April 25, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: You’ve all had the opportunity now to look in your bulletin and see the name of today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Speaking Against Another In The Church Hurts Everyone

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 3,269 views

    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood ..

    Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    Controlling our tongues

    Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Language Of Edification Series

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,929 views

    The tongue is a destructive force that can spew the stench of a rotten heart, but we are called to speak only what is constructive to others. We need to be thinking about our words and changing our attitudes about people while God transforms our lives.

    Bible passages from the NIV, NASV and King James from the BibleGateway.com Introduction Dale Carnegie wrote in a book he published in 1936, “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” “But gradually, as the seasons passed, I realized that as sorely as these adults needed training ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 25, 2019
     | 4,793 views

    Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up.

    Words February 24, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Words are powerful; we must use them to build each other up. Focus Passage: Matthew 12:34-37 Supplemental Passage: for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Put On! Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,538 views

    When a person believes and confesses Jesus as savior and Lord, they are born again, and a transformation takes place in their basic nature. The change is more radical that the change that takes place at death.

    WHAT TO PUT ON! Ephesians 4:17-32 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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