Words Matter
Very few things affect our relationships and our day-to-day lives more than the words we choose to use. Disciplined followers of Jesus can learn to make wise decisions with their speech that honor God and strengthen their relationships.
Action Words
November 26, 2023 • Pastor Brent Warkentin
In this final message of the "Words Matter" series, Pastor Brent reminds us of the importance of backing up our words with genuine action. We shouldn't be hypocrites who merely pay lip service to God (and others); we need to walk the narrow road and ensure our words match our deeds.
Kind & Thankful Words
November 19, 2023 • Joe Skillen
Jesus gave us the Golden Rule as a starting point for relating to others. We'd all love encouragement from others, so we might as well decide to be as kind and encouraging as possible. As we continue our Words Matter series, we'll be reminded of the opportunity to be kind and encouraging.
Confronting Words
November 5, 2023 • Pastor Brent Warkentin
When those around us sin or hurt us, should we confront them? There seems to be biblical support for confronting AND not confronting... so what should we do? Generally, wise people confront with love, honor, and humility--and they're also open to correction themselves.
Angry Words
November 5, 2023 • Pastor Brent Warkentin
We all get angry. Jesus did too. There's a difference between righteous anger about injustice and inappropriate anger about trivial matters. Good anger leads to constructive action, while bad anger only hurts others. How can we distinguish between the two, and how can we increase our self-control to handle anger the way Jesus taught?
Careless Words
October 29, 2023 • Pastor Brent Warkentin
No one can fully tame the tongue, but Jesus warns that one day we'll give an account for every careless word we speak. We can still stand confidently in God's grace, but we must learn to surrender our tongues daily with the help of the Holy Spirit.
Taming The Tongue
October 22, 2023 • Joe Skillen • James 3
We all experience stress, tension, and difficult relationships. In those moments, what we choose to do with our words really matters. How can we learn to "tame our tongues" and control our speech? What does it look like to aim for "relational ties"? Pastor Joe dives into this and more as we explore spiritual maturity and relational health.