The Power of Words

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Pastor Joey explains how every careless word, like Jon Gruden's emails, will be called to account on judgment day.

Pastor Joey begins by greeting the congregation and sharing his connection to Wellspring through friendships with pastors Sam and Toby, bonded by their support for Hands at Work and George Simon. He humorously notes Sam's love for dim sum in San Francisco. Joey then recounts being asked to preach for the Kansas City Chiefs chapel in 2019, where he spoke on pride to players including Patrick Mahomes, who later encouraged him with a touch and words. This leads into the sermon's theme: the power of words to build or destroy. Joey turns to Matthew 12, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees, using the tree and fruit analogy to show how words reveal the heart. He explains that out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, and words can expose hidden sins or hopes. Joey suggests an exercise: have a trusted friend audit your words to uncover what you're truly hoping in, sharing a personal example of being convicted about complaining. He then discusses how all careless words will be judged, referencing the public downfall of coach Jon Gruden due to leaked emails. Joey emphasizes that while Christians are saved by grace, words still matter, and the book of life in Revelation offers hope. He concludes with practical tips, including the 24-hour rule for angry responses and the importance of clinging to Christ's words for identity and transformation. The sermon ends with a prayer for the congregation to be shaped by Jesus' words.

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