Do Your Words Harm or Heal? 19 June 2022 AM – Proverbs 12:18 – Tongue – Scott Childs Introduction: Years ago, Publius, a Greek sage, said, “I have often regretted my speech, never my silence.” I think all of us could say the same. Read Proverbs 12:18. Scripture frequently refers to the sword as an […]
Respond Biblically not Emotionally 22 November 2020 AM – Proverbs 15.28 – Scott Childs Introduction: Fred was invited to a party that he knew would likely include things that may endanger his morals, health, and spiritual life, but he agreed to go to please his peers. Sue just received word that her mother has cancer. […]
Discretion 13 August 2017 PM – Proverbs 1:4 – Comm17 – Scott Childs Introduction: The 1828 Webster’s Dictionary defines discretion as “that discernment which enables a person to judge critically of what is correct and proper, united with caution.” We desperately need discretion in our lives. Discretion will keep us from foolish choices. It will […]
When to Keep Quiet 30 July 2017 PM – Proverbs 10:19 – Comm17 – Scott Childs Introduction: In Judges 16:17 we read, “That [Samson] told [Delilah] all his heart, and said unto her, There hath not come a razor upon mine head; for I have been a Nazarite unto God from my mother’s womb: if […]
The Troublesome Tongue 30 October 2016 AM – James 3:1-12 – Jas16 – Scott Childs Introduction: The old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never harm me” is not true. Words can hurt badly. Have you ever been hurt by the words of someone? Yes, we all have. Read James […]