The Power of Words

Main Scripture (Matthew 15:1–11 NASB)
11 “It is not what enters the mouth that defiles the person, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles the person.”

Key Truth
Your words matter — they have power to release faith or to bind you in defeat. Scripture and even science agree:
    “Life and death are in the power of the tongue...” — Proverbs 18:21

Teaching Points
1. Matthew 15 Is a War Over Words

• The Pharisees challenge Jesus over tradition.
• Jesus responds by confronting their use of tradition to nullify God’s commands.
• He reveals the danger of honoring God with lips while the heart is far from Him.

 Point: Your mouth must align with your heart — and both must align with God’s Word.

2. You Are Consuming the Fruit of Your Words

• Proverbs 18:21 says we eat the fruit of our tongue — life or death.
• John 1:14 says the Word became flesh — showing us that what is spoken manifests.
• What you say today shapes the world you walk into tomorrow.

 Point: Your world is often shaped by your words.

3. Even Science Affirms the Power of Words

• Neuroscience shows that words impact brain chemistry and influence behavior.
• Studies show that spoken affirmations can alter emotional and physical health.
• Secular findings echo the biblical truth: words are powerful.

 Point: Words impact your mind, health, and environment — even science agrees.

4. The Gospel: Words Unlock AuthorityIn Scripture, miracles are often released through spoken words:

• Jesus and the Centurion – “Just say the word...” (Matthew 8:8)
• Jesus calms the storm – “Peace, be still.” (Mark 4:39)
• Jesus raises Lazarus – “Lazarus, come out!” (John 11:43)
• Peter heals the lame man – “Rise and walk.” (Acts 3:6)
• Paul casts out a spirit – “Come out!” (Acts 16:18)
• Woman with the issue of blood – “She said to herself…” (Mark 5:28)
• Jesus casts out demons – “With a word...” (Matthew 8:16)

  Point: Faith is vocal. Authority is released through your words.

5. God Created with Words — So Do You

• Genesis 1:3 — “Let there be light…”
• Hebrews 1:3 — “He upholds all things by the word of His power.”

  Point: You were made in God’s image. Your words carry creative power.

6. We Imitate God — We Don’t Replace Him

• God speaks from nothing — we speak from His revealed Word.
• Speaking in faith is not superstition or manipulation.
• Faith-filled speech is alignment, not magic.

Point: God initiates. We respond. We speak what He has spoken.

Closing Challenge
What are you speaking over your life?

• Your health?
• Your children?
• Your future?
• Your spiritual growth?

  Point: You will have what you say — so speak with faith, not fear.
(Mark 11:23)

Takeaway Prayer
“Lord, help me speak in alignment with Your Word.
Let my words reflect faith, not fear.
Teach me to release Your promises with boldness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

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