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Taming The Tongue

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2024

In this message we look at the universal danger of our tongues, why we need to control our words, and how we can turn them into blessings for others.

TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As Christians, we have a lot to praise the Lord for! When you first find Jesus, it’s hard to keep your mouth closed about how good God is and about how wonderful it feels to have your sins washed away. 2. Charles Wesley reflected this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My Desire As Pastor Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2015

This is the 17th sermon in the series "The Cure". This is my desire as a pastor.

Series: The Cure [#17] MY DESIRE AS PASTOR Romans 10:1-21 Introduction: Last week, we talked about commitment. I thought a lot about what I said and the challenge that I gave the Church. This question came to my mind, “What is it that I want to see happen at the Church”? Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022

We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 17 - Saviour, Saviour, Hear My Humble Cry Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 19, 2016

A psalm that can literally be prayed out because it is a cry from the soul in duress to a Lord who is not distant.

SAVIOR, SAVIOR, HEAR MY HUMBLE CRY TEXT: Psalm 17:1-15 Psalms 17:1-15 (KJV) A Prayer of David. Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Can't God Can

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 20, 2007

what we can do through jesus

PEOPLE CAN’T, GOD CAN INTRO: PHILLIPPIANS 4:13 1: I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENS ME. A) IS THIS A TRUE STATEMENT TO YOU B) DO YOU BELIEVE THAT ALL THINGS CAN BE DONE C) MOST PEOPLE DON’T POINT: PEOPLE TELL US WHAT WE CAN DO WHAT WE CAN’T DO, THAT’S TOO BIG FOR YOU SON, OR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Other

Hidden Treasures!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 7, 2014

Did you know God is masterful and a specialist in this area of deeply hiding the best? He never flaunts the gifts!

Strawberry! Isaiah 45:3”I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.” Crazy title! Well, let’s stick to it! I like those cookies that has a hard coating on the outside; yet, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Drifting

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025

We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Burden (Psalm 38)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2026

Does sin cause us a burden?

How do we find rest from the burden of anxiety that our sins have caused? Let’s look at Psalm 38. As we repent of our sins, do we ask God to be merciful in His discipline? O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath! For your arrows have sunk into me, and your hand has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Profession Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses our professions of faith.

Profession Of Faith Scripture: Romans 10:8-10; Hebrews 10:23; Matthew 12:34-37; James 1:5-7 Introduction This morning I want to take a different look at some very familiar Scriptures that focuses on how our communications displays our faith. One thing you must remember and that is your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crumbs From The Plate Of Jesus Healed A Daughter Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 4, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we pray the crumbs from your table ...

THE CRUMBS FROM THE PLATE OF JESUS HEALED A DAUGHTER by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 4, 2019)) “But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Matthew 15:26-28, Matthew 8:8, John 8:44

Denomination: Friends

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is part 2 in the a series concerning sins that are common in the church. This particular deals with different false salvations.

Seven Sins Sneaking into The Sanctuary Part 2: Synthetic Salvation (manmade) 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith Death Statistics Worldwide: 1.78 deaths per second 106.8 deaths per minute 6408 deaths per hour 153,792 deaths per day 59,134,080 deaths per year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring The Testomony Of God

Contributed by Mark Elkins on May 14, 2003

Why do we not witness like we should? Let’s look at Paul and discover how he overcame his inadequacies in this area.

What keeps us from sharing the good news? Nothing stops good conversation like the word Jesus. Why? There are several reasons. However, I believe one main reason is the fear of the unknown. What could/ would Jesus do? To those who are lost, there are several unknown characteristics about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010

Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, And Do No Evil

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An exposition on the Book of James

James Chapter 1:19-27 See no evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, and Do no Evil There are within the church people who do not the set out to do wrong, but through a failure to carefully examine their own life, in the light of the Word of God, fail themselves, their family, their church, and their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Donkey Encounter

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist