Different
June 9, 2024
The message delves into the transformative power of words, based on James 3:1-12, urging Christians to use their words to uplift and reflect Jesus. The message warns against the harm of negative words and advocates for confessing and trusting in God to guide our speech positively. The congregation is called to self-reflect on their use of words in different facets of life, aiming to speak life and encouragement. Pastor Bobby stresses the need to confess shortcomings and commit to uplifting others with words of gratitude. Ultimately, he encourages relying on God's wisdom to nurture a humble heart and transform speech for His glory and the good of others.
1. How do our words have the power to steer the course of our lives, as compared to a small rudder steering a ship?
The sermon compares the tongue to a small rudder that steers a ship and emphasizes that even though the tongue is small, it can have a powerful impact.
Can you think of a time when your words had a powerful impact on your life or someone else's life?
2. Why are negative words and gossip destructive and why should we avoid them?
The message addresses the severity of the language used by James in this passage, emphasizing the destructive effects of negative words and warns against tearing down and gossip.
Consider an instance in your life where you used negative words. How did it affect you and the people around you?
3. What does it mean to speak life and encouragement into the lives of others, and why is it important?
Pastor Bobby reminds the congregation of the importance of speaking life and encouragement into the lives of others to live differently in the world and point people to Jesus.
How can you practice speaking life and encouragement into the lives of others in your daily life?
The sermon compares the tongue to a small rudder that steers a ship and emphasizes that even though the tongue is small, it can have a powerful impact.
Can you think of a time when your words had a powerful impact on your life or someone else's life?
2. Why are negative words and gossip destructive and why should we avoid them?
The message addresses the severity of the language used by James in this passage, emphasizing the destructive effects of negative words and warns against tearing down and gossip.
Consider an instance in your life where you used negative words. How did it affect you and the people around you?
3. What does it mean to speak life and encouragement into the lives of others, and why is it important?
Pastor Bobby reminds the congregation of the importance of speaking life and encouragement into the lives of others to live differently in the world and point people to Jesus.
How can you practice speaking life and encouragement into the lives of others in your daily life?