On the web: www.pennyrilechurch.com Follow us on twitter: @pennyrilechurch Email us at: [email protected]August 21, 2016 CHURCH OF CHRIST Talk is Cheap? (James 3:1-12) A couple of weeks ago we talked about our speech as Chrisans. Today we are going to talk about words; about teach- ing and blessing and cursing. Words are fascinang. Spoken words are unleashed from our mouths in every context, mood, and emoon in our lives. They are, as we say, cheap. And they are used by the good and evil, by the skilled and unskilled – no one has a corner on the market. Wrien words are perhaps even more wild and untamable than those which are spoken, for they are at the same me permanent and ever-changing. Their impact can reach across millennia and connents. A few well-med and well wrien words can change the course of history or the direcon of theology or science. Our words, all of them, are revelatory – they are lile lenses into our souls. They betray what is really important to us. They tell others what we want them to think about us. They flow out of the excess of our lives. They are what comes out when the pressure valve of our hearts exceeds its limit. Hence, we have much in Scripture about the condion of our heart, the transformaon of our minds, the focus of our lives, and seng proper priories. Our words are one of the weaker links in the discipline we impose upon ourselves. There are many things we might say, that we would never do. And then, words are nearly all that we have when it comes to communicang effecvely. It is the witness of the Word that defines our faith. There are certainly mes and examples of faith being expressed without words, but those ac- ons and experiences are framed by the words we have wrien down or have been spoken to us. This brings us to James’ warning concerning teachers and the tongue. Our text today is the first of two admonions given to teachers. The second arrogance, the first is intemperate speech. He suggests that not many become teachers because they will be judged with greater strictness – held to a higher standard. In our current egalitarian environment, we may think this is unfair, but that does not make it untrue. Those who teach or lead are held to a higher standard – and I believe that they should be. James reminds us that our tongue (our words) carries an outsized effect compared to the ease and apparent value our words have. Words have the ability to steer families, congregaons, communies, and naons one way or the other. Words have the ability to set sociees ablaze with hope or rebellion. Words have the ability to heal or to harm, to bless or to curse, to encourage or discourage. There are few clichés that are as untrue as “talk is cheap” – even in the context in which that phrase is usually meant, its meaning indicates a lack of effort, excess pride, or a lack of integrity. It may be cheap, but if we are not careful talk may cost us a great deal if our words are used carelessly. “From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be so. ” (James 3:10). “Oh be careful lile mouth what you say . . .”
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August 21, 2016
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Talk is Cheap?
(James 3:1-12)
A couple of weeks ago we talked about our speech as Christians. Today we are going to talk about words; about teach-ing and blessing and cursing. Words are fascinating. Spoken words are unleashed from our mouths in every context, mood, and emotion in our lives. They are, as we say, cheap. And they are used by the good and evil, by the skilled and unskilled – no one has a corner on the market. Written words are perhaps even more wild and untamable than those which are spoken, for they are at the same time permanent and ever-changing. Their impact can reach across millennia and continents. A few well-timed and well written words can change the course of history or the direction of theology or science.
Our words, all of them, are revelatory – they are little lenses into our souls. They betray what is really important to us. They tell others what we want them to think about us. They flow out of the excess of our lives. They are what comes out when the pressure valve of our hearts exceeds its limit. Hence, we have much in Scripture about the condition of our heart, the transformation of our minds, the focus of our lives, and setting proper priorities. Our words are one of the weaker links in the discipline we impose upon ourselves. There are many things we might say, that we would never do.
And then, words are nearly all that we have when it comes to communicating effectively. It is the witness of the Word that defines our faith. There are certainly times and examples of faith being expressed without words, but those ac-tions and experiences are framed by the words we have written down or have been spoken to us.
This brings us to James’ warning concerning teachers and the tongue. Our text today is the first of two admonitions given to teachers. The second arrogance, the first is intemperate speech. He suggests that not many become teachers because they will be judged with greater strictness – held to a higher standard. In our current egalitarian environment, we may think this is unfair, but that does not make it untrue. Those who teach or lead are held to a higher standard – and I believe that they should be.
James reminds us that our tongue (our words) carries an outsized effect compared to the ease and apparent value our words have. Words have the ability to steer families, congregations, communities, and nations one way or the other. Words have the ability to set societies ablaze with hope or rebellion. Words have the ability to heal or to harm, to bless or to curse, to encourage or discourage.
There are few clichés that are as untrue as “talk is cheap” – even in the context in which that phrase is usually meant, its meaning indicates a lack of effort, excess pride, or a lack of integrity. It may be cheap, but if we are not careful talk may cost us a great deal if our words are used carelessly.
“From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be so.” (James 3:10). “Oh be careful little mouth what you say . . .”
Order of Worship
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Here I Am to Worship
We Bow Down
Congregational Reading: Deut. 6:4-7
Prayer-Terry Hampton
#364 Come Share the Lord
Lord’s Supper
Quincy Stephenson Larry Stone
Tim Scott Roger Dillingham
Pete Shoulders Eric Seesengood
Presiding: Quincy Stephenson
#41 Mighty Is Our God
Contribution
Dismiss for Children’s Church
#422 Spirit of the Living God
#771 Lord, Speak to Me
Scripture Reading: James 3:1-5 (Kenneth)
Prayer-Andy Tapp
Lesson—Sean
Bind Us Together, A Common Love
Benediction: James 3:17-18
ALTERNATES:
Please meet
in case you are needed
to serve as a substitution for the Lord’s Supper
August:
Darin Swaidner
Casey Nash
August 21, 2016
Monitor: Wayne Adams
Nursery: Betty Rust
Children’s Church– Wendy Coleman
Sound Booth—Casey Nash
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Worship Leader: Eric Seesengood
Prayer: Terry Goodale
Prayer: Barry Webb
Scripture Reading: Gage Dillingham
Monitor: Johnny Allen
Nursery: Emily Gill
Children’s Church—Duggin
Serving the Lord’s Table
Quincy Stephenson Larry Stone
Roger Dillingham Tim Scott
Pete Shoulders Eric Seesengood
Presiding: Roger Dillingham
Sound Booth—Terry Hampton
Prepare communion:
August—Rust
September—Adams
For The Record:
Last Sunday
Bible Class: 89
Worship: 148
Contribution: $4995.75
Wednesday: 90
We are glad you’ve joined us for worship today! Please fill out the information sheet found in the maroon binder at the end of your pew.
*An attended nursery is provided during worship assembly as well as a Children’s Church for ages 4 years thru 3rd grade which dismisses after Communion.
*Communion—We celebrate the resurrection of our Lord every Sunday (“first day of the week”) through a time of communion known as the Lord’s Supper. The “unleavened bread” represents His body and the “fruit of the vine” (cup of grape juice) represents His blood shed on the cross. As our guest, you are welcome to
participate, though you are not required to do so. *Giving– We are challenged to be good stewards of God’s blessings by supporting the various ministries of the church through a weekly collection that is taken during our worship time. You are welcome to give, but
please do not feel as though you must.
WELCOME GUEST
Worship Order
TONIGHT: Devotional @ 6pm
Wednesday: Auditorium 6:30pm,
Class @ 6:45pm
Ryan Hill-Valdosta, GA Pompea Adams-National Guard
BJ Perkins-Afghanistan Jason Rushing-Air National Guard
Christopher Goodale-Naval Acad. Cameron Hurst– Air Force
CALENDAR: September 5—Ministry Mtg 7pm
September 10—WKYC Golf Scramble
September 11—Small groups start
September 17—Potter Fall Festival
September 18—Book Club Meets
September 18—M.A.G.I. box deadline
Expecting Parents:
August: (BOY) Beverly & Tyler Smith SEPT 6: (BOY) Kelley & G.R. Chandler (Stoltz) OCTOBER 2: (BOY) Kirsten & Jesse Webb JANUARY 5: (BOY & GIRL) Angela & Brock Shoulders JANUARY 7: Karen & Zach Pressley (Webb) JANUARY 22: Ashley & Bradley Hammer (Kittinger)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 21—James Rust August 21—Cherie Ray August 22—Jennifer Pruitt August 23—Danny Lutz
Check the bulletin board for im-
portant dates including the annual
WKYC golf scramble, Walk For
Life, and the Potter Children’s Home
fall festival (all in September).
The Grapevine Elementary
Weekend Backpack Program is
starting back up. We help pro-
vide easy fix meal items for
children to take home on the
weekends. The collection box
is in the office.
The M.A.G.I. boxes are
available in the foyer.
Pick up one of the lists
of suggested items to
fill your box. The
deadline for these
boxes is Sunday,
September 18th.
Sign up for a small group
in the foyer. There are
several great ones to
choose from!!
When we meet:
Sunday
Bible Study 9:30 A.M. Worship 10:30 A.M.
Sunday P.M.
At the building 6 P.M.
Small Groups Sept—May: various times; contact Randy Travis 270-322-9778
Carl Templeman, James Rust’s Bro-in-law, recovering after surgery.
Susan Swaney Rich, complications from cancer surgery, very ill
Serious Illness/Injury:
Dottie Garrigan, multiple myeloma Rita Frazier, lung cancer, Barbara’s SIL Louis Stanley’s sister, Genevieve Heltsley Gelena Hackney, recovering Michael Skultety, cancer, Jane Dr. Danny Butler, cancer Aaron Reding, late stage ALS, Keith Josh Powell, cancer, Diane Nadine Wiles, cancer Mandy Harrelson, cancer, Natalie Mike Bright, health issues Linda Beaver, breast cancer, Angela Cathy Wright,Vanderbilt Keith Roberts, cancer returned, EJ Sharon Edwards, autoimmune disease Jeff Travis, waiting on kidney, Jane Kim and Betty Stanley Dwayne Brown, remission, ,Betty Horace Smith, recovering at home Scott Nutt, cancer, Gaye’s son Sherry Baird, cancer, Glenda Sherry Mitchell, cancer, Glenda Chess Riddle, Sr., cancer (Diana) Velda Mallay, leukemia
Jim Miller, lymphoma Devon Park, surgery (Rebecca) Makenzie Carson, Lisa Russell’s niece Tracy Oliphant, cancer , (Terry H.) Buddy Jenkins, Karen S. father, heart Keith Peyton Donna Larkins, car accident George Teel, cancer Audrey Davis, 4 yr.old, leukemia Melinda Brown, Pete’s niece Terry Fuller, pacemaker Mark Pugh, Ronny’s bro-in-law Harry Westerholm, brain aneurysm Barbara Lynch, Shelia Darla Evans, breast cancer Ken Hatzakorzian, car accident, Tim Doug Mullins, Louisville rehab Wesley Allen, eye issues Pamela Ross, Crohn’s disease Heather Cline, cancer Sandra Moore, infection Karen Kittinger, lymphoma, radiation Rebecca Robinson Nolan Pettit, student at Eastern, Jonathan Martin, Alyssa’s cousin Wanda Maddox, cancer, Bonnie’s cousin Gary Kirkwood Charles Smallwood, Micki’s father
Shut-Ins & Elderly:
Lee Townsend, Glenda’s mother Junie Peterson, Bonnie’s aunt Ewing Stubblefield, Ronny’s father Anna Etta Brown, Kivil’s mother Will Winchester, Ronny’s uncle Ruth Shoulders, Pete’s mother Margie Shelton, Kivil’s aunt Joan Atwell, Shirley’s mother
