Jan 22, 2016
Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the August 20th sermon:
INSIDE JOB!…GOSSIP!
Welcome To Pastor Garry Clark’s PowerPoint presentation from
the August 20th sermon:
INSIDE JOB!…GOSSIP!
Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon
will be available at the end of this presentation
Information on ordering a DVD copy of this sermon
will be available at the end of this presentation
satan Is Pictured As A
Cartoon Character
satan Is Pictured As A
Cartoon Character
He Has Horns, A
Long Tail, A Pitch Fork
And Is Dressed In
Red Underwear!
He Has Horns, A
Long Tail, A Pitch Fork
And Is Dressed In
Red Underwear!
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Peter Says He Is Our
Adversary
Peter Says He Is Our
Adversary
He Is Clever And Very
Dangerous
He Is Clever And Very
Dangerous
The Bible Doesn’t Speak Much About satan’s Power, But It DOES Speak Of
His Subtlety, Trickery And
Deceptiveness
The Bible Doesn’t Speak Much About satan’s Power, But It DOES Speak Of
His Subtlety, Trickery And
Deceptiveness
Satan Is Of The “Spirit World”
Satan Is Of The “Spirit World”
• He knows your weakness• He understands your infirmities and uses them to gain an advantage• He exploits weaknesses to discredit, to discourage, to disappoint, to disillusion and to ultimately defeat!
• He knows your weakness• He understands your infirmities and uses them to gain an advantage• He exploits weaknesses to discredit, to discourage, to disappoint, to disillusion and to ultimately defeat!
satan Isn’tA Cartoon Character,
He Is DEADLY!
satan Isn’tA Cartoon Character,
He Is DEADLY!
satan Is DIABOLICAL!
satan Is DIABOLICAL!
1 Timothy 3:11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Titus 3:2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
Titus 3:2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
DIABOLICAL!DIABOLICAL!The Word Is
Slanderer, False Accuser, One That Speaks
Evil!
The Word Is Slanderer, False
Accuser, One That Speaks
Evil!
The Greek Word
Diabolous Is The Same Word For “devil”
The Greek Word
Diabolous Is The Same Word For “devil”
I Have No Respect For
Justice
I Have No Respect For
Justice
I Main Without Killing
I Main Without Killing
I Break Hearts &
Ruin Lives
I Break Hearts &
Ruin Lives
I Am Cunning & Malicious And
Gather Strength With Age
I Am Cunning & Malicious And
Gather Strength With Age
The More I Am Quoted, The More I Am Believed
The More I Am Quoted, The More I Am Believed
I Flourish At Every Level Of
Society
I Flourish At Every Level Of
Society
My Victims Are Helpless; They Cannot
Protect Themselves Against Me Because I Have No Name And
No Face
My Victims Are Helpless; They Cannot
Protect Themselves Against Me Because I Have No Name And
No Face
To Track Me Down Is
Impossible
To Track Me Down Is
Impossible
The Harder You Try, The
More Elusive I Become
The Harder You Try, The
More Elusive I Become
I AmNobody’s
Friend
I AmNobody’s
Friend
Once I Tarnish A Reputation, It Is Never The
Same
Once I Tarnish A Reputation, It Is Never The
Same
I Topple Governments
And Ruin Marriages
I Topple Governments
And Ruin Marriages
I End MinistriesSet Up By GodI End MinistriesSet Up By God
I Ruin Careers And Cause
Sleepless Nights, Heartaches And
Indigestion
I Ruin Careers And Cause
Sleepless Nights, Heartaches And
Indigestion
I Spawn Suspicion And Generate Grief
I Spawn Suspicion And Generate Grief
I Make Headlines,
Headaches And Heartaches
I Make Headlines,
Headaches And Heartaches
I Make Innocent People Cry InTheir Pillows
I Make Innocent People Cry InTheir Pillows
Even My Name
Hisses!
Even My Name
Hisses!
James 3:6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:6And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
James 3:8But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
satan Wants You To Feel Inferior And
Inadequate, And He Loves Using You And Me To Make Others
Feel That Way
satan Wants You To Feel Inferior And
Inadequate, And He Loves Using You And Me To Make Others
Feel That Way
Gossip is Also Seen As A Cartoon!
Gossip is Also Seen As A Cartoon!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Is A SubtleForm Of VengeanceGossip Is A Subtle
Form Of VengeanceProverbs 10:18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The Church
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The ChurchProverbs 26:24-2824 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
Proverbs 26:24-2824 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The Church
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The ChurchProverbs 26:24-2825 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
Proverbs 26:24-2825 When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The Church
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The ChurchProverbs 26:24-2826 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 26:24-2826 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The Church
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The ChurchProverbs 26:24-2827 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
Proverbs 26:24-2827 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The Church
It Is satanic Terrorism
Within The ChurchProverbs 26:24-2828 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
Proverbs 26:24-2828 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip UsuallyIncludes Half-Truths, Although Much Of It
Is Downright Lies
Gossip UsuallyIncludes Half-Truths, Although Much Of It
Is Downright Lies(i.e. Seeking Counsel, Prayer Requests,
etc.)(i.e. Seeking Counsel, Prayer Requests,
etc.)
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time• It Tears Down• It Tears DownProverbs 17:4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
Proverbs 17:4A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time• It Tears Down• It Hurts
• It Tears Down• It HurtsProverbs 15:4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time• It Tears Down• It Hurts
• It Tears Down• It HurtsProverbs 18:8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 18:8The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time• It Tears Down• It Hurts• It Curses
• It Tears Down• It Hurts• It Curses
James 3:9-109 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
James 3:9-109 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time
Gossip Means To “Speak Against” And Is Used In Politics
All The Time• It Tears Down• It Hurts• It Curses
• It Tears Down• It Hurts• It Curses
James 3:9-1010 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
James 3:9-1010 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
IT’S REALLY NOT THAT BAD!
Gossip Is The Acting Out Of A Deeper Problem
Gossip Is The Acting Out Of A Deeper Problem(Anger, Bitterness, Hatred,
Inferiority, Low Self-Esteem, Deep Hurt)
(Anger, Bitterness, Hatred, Inferiority, Low Self-Esteem,
Deep Hurt)
I’m Gonna Be Superman Today And
Tell You About The Kryptonite!
I’m Gonna Be Superman Today And
Tell You About The Kryptonite!
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION• Of Individuals• Of Future Dreams & Plans• Of Ministry
• Of Individuals• Of Future Dreams & Plans• Of Ministry
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 16:28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 16:28A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 11:13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 11:13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS• It Erodes Trust Terribly• Thinking You’re SUPERIOR & Someone Else Is INFERIOR
• It Erodes Trust Terribly• Thinking You’re SUPERIOR & Someone Else Is INFERIOR
Satan Uses These Two Extremes For Destruction!
Satan Uses These Two Extremes For Destruction!
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSSuperiority/Hypocrisy
= REPELSSuperiority/Hypocrisy
= REPELS
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSInferiority/Broken
= RETREATSInferiority/Broken
= RETREATS
What Does Gossip Do?
What Does Gossip Do?
IT PARALYZES POTENTIALIT PARALYZES POTENTIAL
IT DESTROYS VISIONIT DESTROYS VISION
IT RUINS RELATIONSHIPSIT RUINS RELATIONSHIPS
IT SABOTAGES SERVICEIT SABOTAGES SERVICEGossip Is The
devil’s AnthraxGossip Is The
devil’s Anthrax
CHURCH HURTHURTS!
CHURCH HURTHURTS!
JESUS TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES
JESUS TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES
Matthew 8:17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Matthew 8:17That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
People Attacked And Still Attack Jesus With Their
Tongues…
People Attacked And Still Attack Jesus With Their
Tongues…He’s Been Called Bastard, Homosexual, Adulterer,
Devil, Drunk, Fake, Blasphemer, Liar And
Loner!
He’s Been Called Bastard, Homosexual, Adulterer,
Devil, Drunk, Fake, Blasphemer, Liar And
Loner!
THE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIESTHE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIES
Romans 8:26-2826 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:26-2826 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
THE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIESTHE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIES
Romans 8:26-2827 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:26-2827 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
THE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIESTHE SPIRIT HELPS OUR INFIRMITIES
Romans 8:26-2828 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:26-2828 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
HOW TO STOP GOSSIPING…
HOW TO STOP GOSSIPING…
Face Your Problem Accept Responsibility Ask Yourself If You Really Want To Stop This Vicious Behavior Sincerely Ask God For Forgiveness
Face Your Problem Accept Responsibility Ask Yourself If You Really Want To Stop This Vicious Behavior Sincerely Ask God For Forgiveness
I Wish I Could Say That You Could Just
Go And Fix The Damage…
Unfortunately,The Answer Is“You Can’t!”
I Wish I Could Say That You Could Just
Go And Fix The Damage…
Unfortunately,The Answer Is“You Can’t!”
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