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  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "Sticks And Stones..."

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 16,606 views

    This sermon reveals the true power of our words and our responsibility as Christians to choose them wisely.

    “Sticks and Stones...” There is a familiar old saying that we’ve all heard, it goes like this; “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Now, this is a response that probably everyone in this room today has uttered in the wake of some terrible barrage ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,115 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Is Anybody Out There Wise? Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    God wants us to be wise not so that we can get ahead in life, but so that we can know how to be godly in every circumstance in life.

    Imagine that a genie appeared to you just like in the movie Aladin. Instead of granting you 3 wishes, you get the economy version and the genie tells you that you are granted 1 wish of your choice. (As Genie on Aladin says, “Ixniah on wishing for more wishes”) What do you choose? So many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 331 ratings
     | 99,481 views

    This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

    It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 638 ratings
     | 53,006 views

    The words we speak shape our lives and many times the lives of those around us.

    The Power of Words · I love you, youre important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same withouit you, im proud of you, you are irreplacable, will you marry, were having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,252 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Real Wise Guy

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 1,909 views

    Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

    A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

    James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

    Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    The small but mighty tongue.

    Watch Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Freedom of speech...just watch what you say. Today we will be looking at one of the most powerful forces on this earth. Our speech. What we say can have great influence and impact upon our lives and the lives of others. James starts off this chapter with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Carl Willis avatar

    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    What makes a peson truly wise?

    True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Two Types Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 16,009 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

    Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Picture Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 2,676 views

    Uses the words of James to paint a picture of a wise Godly leader.

    - Whenever I would go down to Florida to visit my grandmother, or I called her Oma, when I was a child. I could always count on a visit to the Toy Store in the local Mall. I knew it was coming, and I would think about that little trip weeks in advance. Because I knew that whenever we would take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    The dangers of unChristian speech

    THE TONGUE IS A DANGEROUS WEAPON © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: James 3:1-12 n In 1899 four newspaper reporters from Denver, Colorado, set out to tear down the Great Wall of China. They almost succeeded. Literally. The four met by chance one Saturday night, in a Denver railway depot. Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,270 views

    James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

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