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Aug 6

Slander, Backbiting, and Talebearing

The sins of the tongue are more common to us than we realize. By tearing others down we exalt ourselves in our own minds. Destructive speech is the result of our sinful pride. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com
Jul 22

9th Commandment: Duties Required, Part 4

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Jul 19

Psalm 15

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Jul 12

Stay In Your Lane: 6 Truths To Rise Above The Drama

In a world drowning in information and drama, Pastor Paul Chapman reveals a profound biblical prescription for maintaining our sanity and spiritual peace. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4:11, we're challenged to embrace a countercultural ambition: to study to be quiet. This isn't about ignoring sin or burying our heads in the sand, but rather about understanding our God-given jurisdiction. The sermon unpacks six powerful biblical truths that help us navigate the chaos of our digital age. We learn that gossip and busybodying are placed alongside murderers and thieves in Scripture's hierarchy of sins, reminding us that our words and attention carry weight. The concept of staying in our lane becomes more than a driving metaphor—it's a spiritual discipline that protects our peace and effectiveness. We're reminded that God never called us to police the world or carry burdens He never assigned to us. Instead, we're called to mind our own business, work with our own hands, and trust God with the rest. This message speaks directly to our social media-saturated lives where everyone's problems become our problems, and where accusations fly faster than truth can catch up. The wisdom here is timeless yet urgently relevant: innocent until proven guilty, two or three witnesses, hear both sides, and ultimately leave judgment to God.
Jul 1

The Untameable Tongue

Questions This Message Answers Why does James say no one can tame the tongue? What does our speech reveal about the condition of our hearts? Why can the same mouth both praise God and curse people? What are the Bible's warnings about gossip, slander, lying, and corrupt speech? How can believers become a source of encouragement rather than division? What does James mean by a fountain producing either sweet water or bitter water? Why can't a fig tree produce olives or a grapevine produce figs? What is the difference between earthly wisdom and wisdom from above? How can I recognize whether my words are being influenced by the world, the flesh, or the devil? What qualities characterize godly wisdom according to James 3? Why should Christians pursue peace instead of strife? How can the Holy Spirit transform the source of our speech? Why do I keep saying things I later regret? Can anyone truly control their tongue? What does the Bible say about foul language? Is gossip really a serious sin? How can I become a peacemaker instead of a troublemaker? What is the difference between worldly wisdom and God's wisdom? Main Truth The tongue reveals the true condition of the heart, and only God's wisdom and the Holy Spirit can transform the source from which our words flow. Christ Connection Jesus Christ perfectly demonstrated the wisdom from above. His words were always pure, gracious, truthful, and life-giving. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, believers are transformed to increasingly reflect His character in both speech and conduct.
Jun 21

Things that Tear Apart Churches #1: Gossip

This sermon identifies gossip, slander, and backbiting as destructive forces that tear apart the fabric of church community by violating the ninth commandment. Using Proverbs 26 to illustrate how tailbearers fuel strife like arsonists, the message defines these sins and highlights their lasting damage to reputations and fellowship. It distinguishes between malicious gossip and necessary biblical reporting for correction or justice, urging believers to handle sin through proper channels rather than secret circulation. The preacher emphasizes that overcoming this sin requires heart transformation through Christ's grace, mirroring Jesus' refusal to repay slander with slander. Ultimately, the congregation is called to protect good names, speak truth with love, and practice heavenly speech patterns in anticipation of eternity.
May 20

The Talebearer

This sermon delivers a sobering, pastorally charged warning against the sin of tailbearing—gossip, slander, and backbiting—rooted in Proverbs and illustrated through biblical examples, modern applications, and spiritual principles. It emphasizes that tailbearing is not merely idle talk but a destructive, deceitful practice rooted in a wicked heart, designed to sow strife, wound the soul, and destroy reputations, often disguised as concern or faithfulness. Pastor Friesen underscores the spiritual danger of such behavior, linking it to the devil's tactics in Eden and highlighting how flattery, exaggeration, and the misuse of truth can manipulate the simple and corrupt the church. With urgency, the sermon calls for discernment, personal accountability, and a commitment to protect secrets, avoid flattery, and confront the sin both privately and publicly when necessary, especially in the age of social media where its reach is amplified. Ultimately, it calls believers to guard their hearts and tongues, recognizing that such sins are not only condemned by God but will be judged, urging the congregation to pursue purity, wisdom, and love over division and malice.
Mar 24

Some Things We All Ought To Fear - Dr. Kenny Baldwin

The sermon, drawn from 2 Corinthians 12, centers on the profound danger of spiritual disunity within the church, warning that internal strife—manifested in debates, envy, wrath, factions, gossip, and pride—poses a greater threat than external persecution. The preacher emphasizes that while Paul faced stonings, imprisonments, and hardships without fear, he trembled at the prospect of returning to the Corinthians to find their fellowship fractured by pride, jealousy, and unresolved conflict. Rooted in the biblical call to love, forgive, and pursue unity, the message urges believers to examine their hearts, confront sin with humility, and reject the subtle sins of whispering, backbiting, and self-exaltation that erode the body of Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to live in genuine humility, accountability, and love, recognizing that true spiritual health is measured not by external success but by internal harmony and faithfulness to Christ's example.

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2007 - 2026
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