The 3 P's
When Life starts squeezing...
Acts 5 :27-42 Acts 16:16-28
?What is our response?
1. Praise - rejoice because we are counted worthy of our calling... thankful for suffering
Philippians 4:4 - rejoice in everything 11 Corinthians 6:10
- Choose your attitude!
Your internal attitude matters more than your external circumstances
- There are two types/groups of people:
a) worriers b) worshipers
2. Pray - don't be anxious
Philippians 4:6 Isaiah 26:3,4
Matthew 6:24-34 ... my mind is steadfast, I will trust in you - my mind is "stayed"
on you...
1Peter 5:7 - give your requests to God...
- You can't stop your worries from coming - But let them drive you to God...
3. Peace - the promise
Philippians 4:7
- the peace of God transcends , understands, will guard you heart and mind
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Sunday, May 4, 2008
For Evil or Good?
James 1:26, 3:2-12
Your Tongue
1. Nature
what the tongue is compared to in these verses
* Bit * Spark * Rudder
*Wild Animal * Spring * Fruit
- it sets your course
Proverbs 13:3, 11:12
Mother: What is a lie?
Son: It is an abomination to God... but a very present help in time of need. :o)
do you lie? speak to quickly/too much? can people trust you?
* consider the power of your words
it can tear down:
friends, family, homes etc.
it can build up:
heal, calm, encourage etc.
- it reveals your heart
Luke 6:43-45
... out of your heart your mouth speaks...
- it builds and destroys
Proverbs 12:18, 18:21, 25:11
men can inspire millions by their words...
...and destroy them just as easily
the tongue contains poison
it can be our worst enemy
* Our speech is not going to be naturally good - we are not naturally good- it is only through Christ and in submission to Him that he can 'Season' our speech
2. Nurture
We need to have consistency in our speech
Psalm 19:14, Colossians 4:6
it should:
be pleasing to God, build people up, develop wisdom in what we say
-principles that guide our speech
is it:
True
Helpful- it might not be what they want to hear, but is it helpful?
Inspiring- Proverbs 12:25
Necessary
Kind- what is my motive?
Think before you speak
-process
James 1:19
Listen, slow to speak-seek to understand, slow to become angry
practice not grumbling
*try to think of all the good things, things that you appreciate about a person that you are angry with - shift your perspective
"It is better to keep you mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt"
- Mark Twain
James 3:2
"he is able... to keep his whole body in check..."
Focus on:
I want my speech to be Godly
Your Tongue
1. Nature
what the tongue is compared to in these verses
* Bit * Spark * Rudder
*Wild Animal * Spring * Fruit
- it sets your course
Proverbs 13:3, 11:12
Mother: What is a lie?
Son: It is an abomination to God... but a very present help in time of need. :o)
do you lie? speak to quickly/too much? can people trust you?
* consider the power of your words
it can tear down:
friends, family, homes etc.
it can build up:
heal, calm, encourage etc.
- it reveals your heart
Luke 6:43-45
... out of your heart your mouth speaks...
- it builds and destroys
Proverbs 12:18, 18:21, 25:11
men can inspire millions by their words...
...and destroy them just as easily
the tongue contains poison
it can be our worst enemy
* Our speech is not going to be naturally good - we are not naturally good- it is only through Christ and in submission to Him that he can 'Season' our speech
2. Nurture
We need to have consistency in our speech
Psalm 19:14, Colossians 4:6
it should:
be pleasing to God, build people up, develop wisdom in what we say
-principles that guide our speech
is it:
True
Helpful- it might not be what they want to hear, but is it helpful?
Inspiring- Proverbs 12:25
Necessary
Kind- what is my motive?
Think before you speak
-process
James 1:19
Listen, slow to speak-seek to understand, slow to become angry
practice not grumbling
*try to think of all the good things, things that you appreciate about a person that you are angry with - shift your perspective
"It is better to keep you mouth shut and appear stupid than to open it and remove all doubt"
- Mark Twain
James 3:2
"he is able... to keep his whole body in check..."
Focus on:
I want my speech to be Godly
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