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The Power Of Positive Conversation
Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation
Contributed on Apr 24, 2007
Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.
TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It ...read more
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2. Identifying Improper Speech Patterns
Contributed on Apr 30, 2007
More steps to taking control of the communication in your life.
The following sermon outline identifies five improper patterns of speech from which the discerning individual should stay away. 1. THE BACKBITER: One who speaks against an absent individual. "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, ...read more
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3. Tips For Talking By Faith
Contributed on May 1, 2007
More biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.
(Certainly not an exhaustive outline of what the Bible says about speech - but an offering of several key hot spots that require out attention.) 1. SPEAK SOFTLY AND DON’T CARRY A BIG EGO. "A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger." Proverbs 15:1 ...read more
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4. Powerful Positive Speech Habits
Contributed on May 1, 2007
More practical biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.
1. ADMITTING WHEN I’VE DONE WRONG SO RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE RESTORED. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16 (NIV) In those times when we have sinned against ...read more
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5. Powerful Positive Speech Habits - Part Ii
Contributed on May 11, 2007
More practical biblical habits to develop to keep your speech positive and uplifting.
1. LAUGHING and SINGING so that others will recognize God’s goodness flowing through me. "Then we laughed with our mouths, and we sang with our tongues. Then it was said among the nations, ’The Lord has done great things for them.’" Psalms 126:2 (NLV) When Christ’s followers are sincerely ...read more