Everyday Faith | Week 4 | Daniel Goulding | Echoes Church

In week four of our Everyday Faith series, Pastor Daniel unpacks James 3, showing us how our words carry the power to either build or destroy. Scripture reminds us that the tongue, though small, can set the course of our lives—revealing what’s truly in our hearts.
This message challenges us to pursue heart transformation, not just behavior change. Learn how careless words like gossip, sarcasm, and negativity create damage, while Spirit-led speech brings encouragement, healing, and hope.
Let God purify your heart, guard your mouth, and use your words to speak life. Experience the freedom that comes when your speech reflects the character of Christ..

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Scripture References:
James 3, verses 1–10 | Proverbs 18, verse 21 | Philippians 2, verse 14 | Proverbs 26, verses 18-19 | 1 Thessalonians 5, verse 11| James 1, verse 19 | Luke 6, verse 45 | Psalm 51, verse 10 | Psalm 141, verse 3 | Isaiah 6, verses 5-7

Message Timeline
0:00 – Welcome + Series Intro
1:30 – Funny kid Stories
3:05 – We speak millions of words—why that matters
5:15 – James 3 The power and danger of the tongue
11:45 – The ranch fire story: how a spark becomes a blaze
14:50 – Scientific study: Words affect water—and us
17:40 – Words that destroy: gossip, sarcasm, and complaining
21:25 – What it really means to speak life
24:10 – 3 ways to use your words to build, not break
28:10 – Luke 6, verse 45 – What comes out reflects what’s inside
30:25 – Psalm 51 & Psalm 141: A two-part prayer
33:50 – Isaiah 6 Cleansing fire and transformed speech
34:20 – Worship + response
39:07 – Communion & Prayer