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!

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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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