Sermons on Bad Tongue:

Believer's Baptism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit isn’t just for me, but all believers have this baptism

Chester First Baptist Church May 2, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A Personal Testimony 1 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalms 91:1-2 (KJV) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Edifying Worship Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 12, 2012

As nice as emotion may be, it is worship that edifies that counts.

Introduction Have you ever heard prophecy spoken? Have you heard a prophet speak forth a word from God intended for you? Could that happen today, here, in this church? Let’s consider what our passage has to tell us. Text Here is the situation. The Corinth believers love speaking in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Speech

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 1, 2014

THE MERITS OF GODLY SPEECH

GODLY SPEECH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERIT OF GODLY SPEECH OPPOSED TO FALSE SPEECH. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 10:31 (NKJV) THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRINGS FORTH WISDOM, BUT THE PERVERSE TONGUE WILL BE CUT OUT. THE BOOK (PROVERBS 10:31) THE GODLY PERSON GIVES WISE ADVICE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You And What Is Your Life? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 18, 2015

James helps us humble ourselves before God and walk in the faith we hold. This is nowhere truer than in our words.

Who are you and What is your life? This study of James has been putting me in my place over and over. He does not hesitate to lay it all out there and speak sternly, clearly and honestly to his readers. Today we look at the last seven verses of James 4, that’s verses 11-17. Before we move ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Disconnect

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 26, 2015

The importance of prayer

synchronizing (do not disconnect) “Nothing is well done without prayer for the simple reason that it leaves God out of the account.” 
― E.M. Bounds This past week, I completed The 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheoffer. I found his devotional while I was on the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 21, 2011

There is a great deal of controversy today about the use of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Many more charismatic denominations feature 1st Corinthians 14 as a way of encouraging the use of spiritual gifts, but a close reading of the passage doesn’

Chapters 12, 13, and 14 address a problem Paul had with how the Corinthians were acting in their church services. They had fallen in love with the spiritual gift of Speaking in Tongues. In Chapter 12, Paul talks about how there are a variety of gifts, not just Speaking in Tongues, and that the gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2011

here are you at on the wisdom continuum? How do you handle human vulnerability – yours in particular? How you answer the questions I will raise will provide a good diagnostic for your level of godly wisdom.

Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count (Proverbs 18:10-13) 1. There are many portions of Scripture considered wisdom literature. 2. Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and certain Psalm (like 112), along with the NT Book of James and some of Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Avoid Godless Chatter

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Real You Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Our tongue is a result of what is really in our heart.

The Real You James 3:1-12 Bruce Barton: "For good or ill, your conversation is your advertisement. Every time you open your mouth you let men look into your mind." Someone has said “that great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and small minds discuss people.” The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is A Witness Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's time is now in our dispensation of grace, don't ignore, neglect His moves, gifts and signs.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you neglecting the HOLY SPIRIT? Are you involved in a church where there is no move or voice of the HOLY SPIRIT? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's time is now in our dispensation of grace, don't ignore, neglect His moves, gifts ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reaction: Mixed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2017

The crowd did not seem to understand what was taking place until someone said, “They must be drunk.” The faction that held this opinion and began to disrespect the apostles was made up of the natives of Judea and Jerusalem, and probably the scribes. . .

July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.A.1.c: The Reaction: Mixed Acts 2.12, 13 (KJV) 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Hears You

Contributed by Don Carpenter on Mar 2, 2021

God hears everything we say. He hears us when we murmur, when we slander, but He also hears us when we cry out in distress or surrender in humility.

Will Smith and Gene Hackman star in the 1998 movie, Enemy of the State. The concept is that whether you deserve it or not, the Government has immense capabilities to spy on every minute detail of your life. As unnerving as the film was, technology has only grown more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

From Preachin' To Meddlin' Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living.

From Preachin’ to Meddlin’ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Introduction: We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living. Speaking of holy living let me say two things. 1. It Is Impossible Without Transformation: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist