The Opportunity of Our Words

Have you ever heard someone who had a distinct accent? Where it was obvious they were from somewhere different than you? As we finish our series, Sticks and Stones, Nate Hilgenkamp teaches through Colossians 4:2-6, teaching us Christians should have their own “accent” based on the words they use.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

- As Christians, we should be known for how we use our words.

- If you want to honor God with your words: Talk to God.

- If you don’t emphasize prayer, you won’t utilize prayer.

- You don’t just fall into a good prayer life. The way to develop a deep and intimate prayer life is by working at it!

- If you want to honor God with your words: Talk about God.

- Everyone has a message...what’s yours? What do you talk about the most?

- If every word you spoke in the last week was printed out in a packet for a stranger to read, how long would it take for them to realize that you love Jesus? Would they read about the gospel?

- If you want to honor God with your words: Be wise with your words.

- Wisdom with our words can be summarized by knowing what to say and what not to say, and then when to speak and when not to speak.

- Do you know what stands out when people are talking over each other and talking louder and louder? Silence.

- When you meet with someone, try applying the 80/20 principle to your conversation: talk 20% of the time and listen 80% of the time.

- If you want to honor God with your words: Be gracious with your words.

- Do your words smell like the aroma of Christ? Do they tear others down or build others up?

- The more time you spend in the presence of your Heavenly Father the more you will sound like Him.

MENTIONED OR RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

- Suggested Scripture study: Colossians 4:2-6; Proverbs 17:28;

- Sermon: The Danger of Our Tongues

- Sermon: The Weight of Our Words