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  • David Sorn avatar

    My Stupid Mouth

    Contributed by David Sorn on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,135 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
     | 6,348 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
     | 5,551 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 18, 2013
     | 7,598 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
     | 10,273 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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    Taming A Hurtful Tongue

    Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,765 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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    Communication Skills

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 8, 2016
     | 5,602 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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    How We Talk - Part 3: Getting Rid Of The Potty Mouth

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,916 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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    Adding Value To People! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,863 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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    Family Talk: Hearts And Bridges PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 228 views

    This sermon explores the importance of effective communication in fostering unity and wisdom in relationships, emphasizing listening, understanding, and careful speech.

    Good morning, church family! I feel a warm sense of joy and anticipation as I stand before you today. We’re here, not by accident, but by God's divine appointment. We are here to share, to learn, to grow, and most importantly, to encounter God in a real and transformative way. Today, we are going ...read more

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    Can We Talk?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,851 views

    A message regarding a Christian’s speech.

    Can We Talk? Various Scriptures (June 17, 2001) Introduction A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You mean," she persisted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mature Language

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,452 views

    A brief sermon on how to leverage our words for good.

    Have you ever started a show on television and seen this warning? THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. We all know what “mature language” means, but I wonder why they call it “mature.” We have a way of sanitizing things, don’t we? Shouldn’t they just tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Careful With Your Speaking

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 3, 2012
     | 5,520 views

    It's easy to cut people down. God wants us to build people up.

    Thursday: Ephesians 5:15-20: Be very careful, then, how you live —not as unwise but as wise…Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...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
     | 3,073 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