Covenant Baptist Church
James Pt VI – Mind -> Heart -> Mouth (Matthew 15:17-18, Romans 8:5-7, Romans 12:2) (2)
Sermon Guide for August 12, 2018
Locations & Times
Covenant Baptist Church
5440 SW 37th St, Topeka, KS 66614, USA
Sunday 10:45 AM
Have you ever thought about why you say the things you say?
The birthplace of our words: The Heart
The words we speak on a regular basis are nothing more than a reflection of what’s in our heart.
Our battle with the tongue is a heart issue.
The gateway to the heart: The mind
We not only speak from the real condition of our hearts; we live on the basis of what is in our hearts.
The battle: Guarding hearts by renewing our minds
You will speak and you will live on the basis of what is in your heart.
Living the New Life:
Think first…speak second:
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth… Ephesians 4:29
…only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth… Ephesians 4:29
…only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear. Ephesians 4:29
Dealing with the root problem:
For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. Matthew 12:34
What you say flows from what is in your heart. Luke 6:45
For whatever is in your heart determines what you say. Matthew 12:34
What you say flows from what is in your heart. Luke 6:45
Notice words and phrases you use:
But the words you speak come from the heart. Matthew 15:17
But the words you speak come from the heart. Matthew 15:17
Rejecting Conformity to the world
And do not be conformed to the world…
Practice becoming aware of the messages you take in through…
● Television and Movies
● Social Media
● Music
● Conversations
And do not be conformed to the world…
Practice becoming aware of the messages you take in through…
● Television and Movies
● Social Media
● Music
● Conversations
Embracing the message of the Gospel
…be transformed by the renewing of your mind…
Practice taking in the message of the Gospel through…
● Reading and meditating on Scripture
● Music
● Books
● Conversations with other disciples of Jesus
● Group Bible studies & Worship services
…be transformed by the renewing of your mind…
Practice taking in the message of the Gospel through…
● Reading and meditating on Scripture
● Music
● Books
● Conversations with other disciples of Jesus
● Group Bible studies & Worship services
Suggested Daily Prayer: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you…Psalm 19:14
About Covenant Baptist Church
Our mission is to make disciples who are learning to do life with God in community.
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