Words That Build - Pastor Kate Bush

Sermon Title: Words That BuildJames 3:1–101. WHAT WORDS ARE YOU SPEAKING TO YOURSELF?Your internal dialogue shapes how you see God, others, and yourself. Proverbs 4:23 Sometimes the most dangerous voice isn’t someone else’s—it’s your own when it’s out of alignment with God. 2. WHOSE WORDS ARE YOU LETTING SPEAK INTO YOUR LIFE?Look at their life…compare their lives to what Christ says a life should be. Is there fruit? Do I want my life to look like theirs?3. WHAT WORDS ARE WE SPEAKING OVER OTHERS?The mark of true spiritual maturity is being able to bridle your tongue. Common ways we sin with our words:Lying, deceit, gossip, slanderComplaining, grumbling, flattery, boastingPrideful speech, harsh and angry wordsBlasphemy, taking the Lord’s name in vain, profanityFalse teachingThe Call for ConsistencyAs disciples, we need to be people of integrity and consistency.Your words should reflect your faith, no matter who you're around.Words in the Context of RelationshipsFamily can test and try us like no other, but it’s also where words matter most.SpousesProverbs 14:1 James 4:1-2 Proverbs 21:9Proverbs 27:15You have the power to breathe life or drain it from your marriage—your words are the key.ParentsEphesians 4:29Children become the words spoken over them.Your words help shape their identity, worldview, and faith.GrandparentsPsalm 145:4Tell the faith stories your family will hold onto when life doesn’t make sense.Words That Tear Down vs. Words That BuildJames 3:6I can use my mouth to bring about Satan’s purposes in people that I love and care most about. I can invite Satan directly into my home and family by the way I use my words. VI. The Heart Behind Our WordsLuke 6:45No man can tame the heart.If we want to change our words, we must let God change our hearts. So when we get squeezed, which we will, the right stuff comes out.We need the Holy Spirit reigning in our hearts and in our homes.John 14:26