"Honoring God's Name: Words and Deeds" - Sermon

Grand Lake Church

Read James 3: 9-12 and Exodus 20: 7.

1. What does it mean to you to honor God's name in your daily life?

Can you share specific examples?

2. In what ways do you see people taking God's name in vain in today's

society, and how can we, as Christians, respond to this?

3. How can we ensure that our actions reflect the reverence we hold

for God's name?

4. Why is it important to be mindful of our speech, especially when it

comes to using God's name? How can we improve in this area?

5. How can we hold each other accountable in our community to honor

God's name through both our words and deeds?

Prayer for the Week:

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence for Your

holy name. As we journey through this week, we seek Your guidance

and strength to honor You in every aspect of our lives. Please help us to

be mindful of our words. May our speech always reflect the respect and

reverence that You deserve. Guard our tongues against carelessness

and profanity, and instead, fill our mouths with words that uplift,

encourage, and bring glory to You.

Teach us, O God, to live lives consistent with our profession of faith in

You. Let our actions speak of Your love, grace, and holiness. In our

homes, workplaces, and communities, may we be shining examples of

Your goodness and truth. When we falter, remind us of Your mercy and

lead us back to the path of righteousness.

We commit this week to You, Lord. May everything we do, say, and

think be pleasing in Your sight. Thank You for Your constant presence

and unwavering love. We trust in Your guidance and commit to bringing

honor to Your name in all things.

In Jesus' precious and holy name, we pray,