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STICKS & STONES — WHY WORDS ARE MORE THAN WORDS

ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA TITLE: 5 TYPES OF WORDS TO AVOID

DAVE NELSON | JANUARY 28, 2024

The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.

Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)

WE ARE USING MORE WORDS THAT EVER BEFORE.

WE ARE THINKING LESS ABOUT OUR WORDS THAN EVER BEFORE.

Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

Proverbs 16:24 (NLT)

...if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue...

James 3:2-8a (NLT)

IT’S POSSIBLE TO CONTROL THE TONGUE, BUT NOT TO TAME IT!

...It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!

James 3:8b-10 (NLT)

FIVE TYPES OF WORDS TO AVOID:

1. GOSSIP

2. LIES

3. NEGATIVITY

4. CRITICISM

5. INSULTS

THE MAGIC RATIO FOR POSITIVE TO NEGATIVE WORDS IS 5:1

If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

James 1:26 (NLT)

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Psalm 19:14 (NLT)

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Tolerating Change | Lance Watson | 01.21.24 | Ready or Not - Week 3

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READY OR NOT — HOW TO NAVIGATE CHANGE

DAVE NELSON | JANUARY 7, 2024

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A HIDDEN MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR   
ONLINE TITLE: A HIDDEN MESSAGE FOR 2024
JEDI KIM | DECEMBER 31, 2023

“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Revelation 3:14-20 (NIV)

But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
Revelation 3:17b (NIV)

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
Revelation 3:20 (NIV)

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL INVITATION OF FRIENDSHIP, MUTUALITY, CONNECTION, AND LOVE.
 
WHEN WE DRIFT IN LIFE, JESUS DOESN’T GIVE US JUDGMENT, HE OFFERS US RELATIONSHIP. 
 
1. AN INVITATION TO SEE GOD DIFFERENTLY
 
GOD DOESN’T WANT RELIGION. HE WANTS RELATIONSHIP.
 
2. AN INVITATION TO SEE OURSELVES CLEARLY

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” —St. Augustine in Confessions

3. AN INVITATION TO A DIFFERENT KIND OF LIFE

“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.”
Revelation 3:20 (NLT)

SURRENDER IS THE KEY THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO RELATIONSHIP.

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AN UNEXPECTED CHRISTMAS 

WHY CHRISTMAS IS BETTER THAN YOU IMAGINED 

DAVE NELSON | DECEMBER 23 & 24, 2023 

EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE INCLUDED. 

Christmas = Christ’s Mass 

Christ = Anointed One 

Mass = Celebration 

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. 

John 1:14 (NLT) 

CHRISTMAS IS A STORY OF THE UNEXPECTED. 

This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. 

Matthew 1:18 (NLT) 

She (Mary) gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. 

Luke 2:7 (NLT) 

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 

Luke 2:8 (NLT) 

For a child is born to us, a son is given to us... 

Isaiah 9:6a (NLT) 

CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT GOD DOING UNEXPECTED THINGS AT UNEXPECTED TIMES THROUGH UNEXPECTED PEOPLE. 

“I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” 

Luke 2:10b (NLT) 

EVERYBODY IS INCLUDED IN THE CHRISTMAS STORY. 

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How to Move Forward When You're Overwhelmed? | Dave Nelson | Hope is Born - Week 2 | 12.10.23
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HOPE IS BORN — HOW TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN YOU’RE OVERWHELMED
DAVE NELSON | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2023

“That time of darkness and despair will not go on forever... a light will shine.”
Isaiah 9:1-2 (NLT)

Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5b (NLT)

REFLECTIVE QUESTION: HOW WILL I RESPOND IN SEASONS OF DARKNESS WHEN GOD FEELS ABSENT?

And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6b (NLT)

WONDERFUL COUNSELOR: THE GOD WHO GUIDES.

MIGHTY GOD: THE GOD WHO CONQUERS.

Who is the King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty; the Lord, invincible in battle.
Psalm 24:8 (NLT)

How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension!
Psalm 147:5 (NLT)

Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Philippians 2:6-8 (NLT)

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the POOR. He has sent me to proclaim that CAPTIVES will be released, that the BLIND will see, that the OPPRESSED will be set free, and that the time of the Lord’s favor has come.”
Luke 4:18-19 (NLT) (Isaiah 61:1-2)

GOD’S POWER TENDS TO BE EXPERIENCED MOST BY THOSE WHO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR LACK OF POWER.

EVERLASTING FATHER: THE GOD WHO PROVIDES.

The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate...
Psalm 103:13 (NLT)

PRINCE OF PEACE: THE GOD WHO MAKES US WHOLE.

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