August 26, 2018
Passage:  James 3:1-12
Speaker:  Josh Holland
Main Point:  I need the transforming power of Jesus to change my thoughts and my words.

I. A perfect God made you to represent Him.
            A. Greater knowledge results in greater accountability.
                  (2 Corinthians 5:10; Matthew 12:36)
            B. The perfect God does powerful things with His words.
            C. Sinful humans do powerful damage with words

II. Sin has destroyed our ability to speak for God (v.6-8)
            A. The mouth reveals the state of the heart. 
                  (Jerimiah 17:9; Matthew 15:18-20)
            B. God wants us to understand the shame connected to our.
            C. All sin reminds me of my need for a Savior.

III. Jesus can help me control my speech (v.9-12)
            A. “Lord, help me to desire good for others.” 
                   (1 John 3:2, Ephesians 4:24, 2 Corinthians 7:1)
            B. “Jesus, help me hear my own words”.
            C. “Help me read your Word daily, and thank you for giving me
                    Your Spirit to remind me of what it says.”  (Psalm 19:14)