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Echo Lake Church
The Power of Our Words: Speaking Life, Not Death
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This sermon addresses the ninth commandment—"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor"—and explores how Christians today violate this command through gossip, exaggeration, and careless speech. Pastor Jeff emphasizes that as ambassadors for Christ, believers are witnesses to who God is, and their words carry the power of life and death. The message challenges listeners to examine how they speak about others, warning that gossip, slander, and false testimony can destroy reputations, relationships, and their own Christian witness. The sermon concludes with practical steps for guarding our words and speaking life instead of death.