Summary: When we choose to listen first, think before we speak, manage our emotions wisely, and use our words to build others up, we unleash the life-giving power that language was always designed to carry.

Series: Family Matters

Title: Part 3- The Communications Secret

Date: 4/26/26, 10am, Sunday Sermon

Speaker: Pastor Tom Van Kempen

Approximate Outline:

00:00 - Introduction

01:10 - Why communication fails

04:50 - James 1:19–20 unpacked

07:00 - Step 1: Be quick to listen

11:40 - Loving listening explained

15:25 - Step 2: Be slow to speak

21:30 - Step 3: Control your emotions

26:30 - Three tools for tough conversations

28:50 - Step 4: Words that bring life

34:00 - Challenge and closing prayer