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No Offense But ...

We all know that when someone starts a sentence with "no offense but," they are probably about to say something hurtful. Words can wound, leave scars, and shatter relationships. In this series, we are reminded of the power of our words to both hurt and heal, and we learn practical ways to use our words to bring life and encouragement to those around us.

3 Sermons Updated Mar 23, 2025

Relational conflict is some of the hardest pain we experience, and most of us either avoid it or talk behind backs. This message explores Matthew 18 and Jesus' instruction to go directly to the person, showing that when there is conflict we should lean in, because our path to growth is through conflict, not around it.

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Sparks do not always stay sparks; they can start fires. This message explores James 3 and the wildfire potential of gossip, defining gossip as speaking negatively to someone who is not part of the problem or the solution, and giving us two responsibilities: do not gossip, and do not tolerate gossip when it sparks around us.

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In essentials unity, in nonessentials liberty, in all things charity. This message explores Romans 14 and how to disagree without dividing, reminding us that we can be right and still be wrong if our tone or heart lacks love, and calling us to prioritize the person over the preference because building others up matters more than winning arguments.

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