The Power of Words - Audio

08-12-18 - Sticks and Stones - The Power of Words - Herbert Cooper Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) 1. Your tongue is powerful a. The tongue has power to physically move people b. The tongue has power to ignite emotions c. The tongue has the power to start wars 2. Your tongue has the power to bring death Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) a. The tongue kills people’s self esteem Proverbs 15:4 Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. (The Message) b. The tongue kills people’s dreams Psalm 52:2 Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. (ESV) c. The tongue kills reputations Proverbs 15:4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. (NLT) d. The tongue kills relationships Proverbs 18:21 Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose. (The Message) Proverbs 15:4 Kind words heal and help; cutting words wound and maim. (The Message) 3. The tongue has power to bring life Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) a. Your tongue can bring healing Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. (NIV) Proverbs 16:24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (NIV) b. Your tongue can defuse anger Proverbs 15:1 A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire. (The Message) c. Your tongue can build up others Ephesians 4:29 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. (NIV) 4. Your tongue is so powerful it will determine the direction of your life Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. (NIV) Romans 10:9  that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. (NKJV)