In a Word - Nikki Bovis-Coulter

Today's message looks at the power of our words and how we should and shouldn't use them. The reading for today is James 3 verses 1 to 12.

A video of this talk can be found here: YouTube Video

Here are bible verses referenced throughout Nikki's talk:

God's Perfect Word: John 1:1 Colossians 1:15-17

How can our words be used?:

Respond to our Creator:
Isaiah 43:6-7, Psalm 29:2, Psalm 102:18, Psalm 96
James 5:13, James 1:5, James 5: 15-16

Edify:
Ephesians 4:29, 2 Timothy 2:15, Proverbs 25:9-10

Falsehoods / False Hopes:
Proverbs 25:18, James 2:1-4 &15-16
Isaiah 58:9-10, James 3:5,15, Exodus 16:8

Life Giving:
Proverbs 18:21, Proverb 12:18, Matthew 12:36-37,
Proverbs 25:11-12, John 6:63, 2 Timothy 2:14-15

Encourage:
Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 2 Timothy 3:16

Curses:
James 3:9-12, Matthew 5:21-22

Tell:
Romans 10:14

Reflect God:
Luke 6:45

How:
Romans 6:13, Psalm 141:3,
Psalm 31:9, Psalm 19:14

Use God's Word its...
Powerful: Hebrews 4:12
Everlasting: Matthew 24:35
A Guide: Psalm 119:105
Practical: Luke 11:28
Faith-building: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 10:17