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St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
Words Matter | Week 2
The Tongue that Shapes Lives | Rev. Jayne Rideout
Locations & Times
St. Andrew's United Methodist Church
3315 S Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
Sunday 8:15 AM
Sunday 9:45 AM
Sunday 11:15 PM
Sermon Series Overview:
This summer has been packed with sermon series that had us viewing movies in June and talking about how U.S. history has been shaped by our faith over the past 250 years in July. For the month of August, we switch gears and make it personal. We are excited to begin a 5-week sermon series titled "Words Matter."
Throughout this series, we will dive into the New Testament book of James. This small book; reflecting wisdom from Proverbs and Jesus' teachings known as the Sermon on the Mount, repeatedly addresses how we as believers communicate with God, with one another, and with the world around us. Together, we’ll examine common communication hurdles and discover practical, Christ-centered wisdom for our everyday speech. Along the way, we’ll also integrate helpful communication tools inspired by Jefferson Fisher’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
We kick off the series by looking at James 1:19–27. Most relationship conflicts don't happen because people disagree, but because they feel unheard. James teaches us that spiritual maturity begins not when we figure out what to say, but when we slow down enough to truly listen.
In this message, we’ll explore how being "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to grow angry" acts as a spiritual discipline: one that transforms our hearts and lowers the tension often found in our homes, workplaces, and relationships.
This summer has been packed with sermon series that had us viewing movies in June and talking about how U.S. history has been shaped by our faith over the past 250 years in July. For the month of August, we switch gears and make it personal. We are excited to begin a 5-week sermon series titled "Words Matter."
Throughout this series, we will dive into the New Testament book of James. This small book; reflecting wisdom from Proverbs and Jesus' teachings known as the Sermon on the Mount, repeatedly addresses how we as believers communicate with God, with one another, and with the world around us. Together, we’ll examine common communication hurdles and discover practical, Christ-centered wisdom for our everyday speech. Along the way, we’ll also integrate helpful communication tools inspired by Jefferson Fisher’s book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More.
We kick off the series by looking at James 1:19–27. Most relationship conflicts don't happen because people disagree, but because they feel unheard. James teaches us that spiritual maturity begins not when we figure out what to say, but when we slow down enough to truly listen.
In this message, we’ll explore how being "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to grow angry" acts as a spiritual discipline: one that transforms our hearts and lowers the tension often found in our homes, workplaces, and relationships.
Weekly Sermon Overview:
For our second week in the new series, Words Matter, we will consider the battle we all face to control our words and responses to others. The book of James expands on this challenge comparing our tongues to a bit, a rudder or a fire. All three are small or start small, but their impact is powerful and sometimes deeply destructive. We will consider how we learn to control our mouths even when we feel it is a bit impossible.
For our second week in the new series, Words Matter, we will consider the battle we all face to control our words and responses to others. The book of James expands on this challenge comparing our tongues to a bit, a rudder or a fire. All three are small or start small, but their impact is powerful and sometimes deeply destructive. We will consider how we learn to control our mouths even when we feel it is a bit impossible.
NOTES:
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #389 - Freely, Freely
Modern Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/Special Music: In the Garden (Joy Stafford and Marshall Gillon)
Doxology: #95 - Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #474 - Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Message
Hymn: #593 vs.1,3 - Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: #593 refrain
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
More Than Conquerors
Welcome
It Really is Amazing Grace
Time of Reflection
Christ is Risen
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Know a Name
Message
Made to Worship
Announcements
Benediction
Traditional Worship | 11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #2270 - He Has Made Me Glad
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song: #2056 - God is So Good
Modern Creed
Hymn: #474 - Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/ Special Music: In the Garden (Joy Stafford & Marshall Gillon)
Doxology: Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn: #593 vs.1,3 - Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: #593
Postlude
Traditional Worship | 8:15 a.m.
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Opening Hymn: #389 - Freely, Freely
Modern Creed
Gloria Patri: #70
Time of Reflection
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/Special Music: In the Garden (Joy Stafford and Marshall Gillon)
Doxology: #95 - Praise God, from Whom all Blessings Flow
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Hymn: #474 - Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Message
Hymn: #593 vs.1,3 - Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: #593 refrain
Contemporary Worship | 9:45 a.m.
More Than Conquerors
Welcome
It Really is Amazing Grace
Time of Reflection
Christ is Risen
Communion
Celebration of Stewardship
Greet Time
I Know a Name
Message
Made to Worship
Announcements
Benediction
Traditional Worship | 11:15 a.m.
Praise Song: #2270 - He Has Made Me Glad
Welcome & Announcements
Greet Time
Praise Song: #2056 - God is So Good
Modern Creed
Hymn: #474 - Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer
Celebration of Stewardship
Offertory/ Special Music: In the Garden (Joy Stafford & Marshall Gillon)
Doxology: Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Message
Hymn: #593 vs.1,3 - Here I Am, Lord
Benediction
Congregational Benediction: #593
Postlude
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