The Power of Words — Part 1

Series: Me and My Big Mouth

Speaker: Bishop James E. Collins

September 26, 2021

Bishop James E. Collins

Presiding Bishop

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Me and My Big Mouth
The Power of Words
James 3:1-12

 

I. Foundational Facts Concerning Words In This Series

  1. Our tongue expresses the thoughts and intentions of our heart no matter what  they take.

 

  1. Our natural predisposition with our words is toward , not .

        Scripture:  

 

  1. Our words are the outflow of what has  filled our hearts.

        Scripture:  

        Abundance: Having plenty;  than enough.

 

  1. Our words are never delivered in .

 

  1. Our words are of greater  in the hour we are living in than ever before.

        Scripture:      

 

II. What Words Have the Power To Do

  1. Words have the power to  or  life.

        Scripture:  

 

  1. Words have the power to move  in our lives.

        Scripture:  

 

  1. Words have the power to lift up the .

        Scriptures:          

 

  1. Words have the power to  or .

        Scriptures:          

 

III. The Conclusion of the Matter

  1. The tongue can be a  .

 

  1. The tongue is so dangerous because it has the continual influence of .

        Scriptures:      

 

  1. The tongue must be tamed because without words we have no .

 

Questions to ask others about your speech:

  • Do I make you feel confident that you are loved and often tell you so?
  • Even when we disagree, do my words tell you I love and respect you?
  • When bringing correction and/or direction, are my words both firm and affirming at the same time?
  • Do my facial expressions and/or body language align with my words?

Think of your own questions to ask.

 

“Be mindful when it comes to your words. A string of some that don’t mean much to you, may stick with someone else for a lifetime.” — Rachel Wolchin

 

“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” — Mother Theresa

 

“All I need is a sheet of paper and something to write with, and then I can turn the world upside down.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

 

Remember: “Our tongue expresses the thoughts and intentions of our heart, no matter what form they take.” — Bishop James E. Collins

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