Sermons on Deceitful Tongue:

How Can The Lord Help Us In Times Of Affliction?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1.

The following are some suggested responses to afflictions: 1. Let the Lord take away the pain of your afflictions. Paul writes, "Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Holiness Starts Here Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006

If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.

THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008

We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Critical Condition Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 21, 2013

These sayings picture the harm done by those who deliberately use their tongues or words to damage the reputations of others. The contentious spark strife and thus disrupt the peace of the community, fellowship or assembly.

PROVERBS 26:20-28 IN CRITICAL CONDITION According to the Associated Press, on a windy day in March [1997] a father and his son came to Valley Forge National Historical Park, where George Washington stationed the revolutionary Army during the difficult winter of 1777-1778. The father and son had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Criticism Gone Bad Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 6, 2010

Life and death are in the power of the tongue. The Lord wants us to speak life.

Watch Your Mouth Week 2 Criticism Gone Bad Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II This is week number two of our sermon series “Zip It” and this week we are talking about criticism gone bad. Let’s take a look at our scripture, James 1:26-27, this is what James says. He says, “If ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: *other

Nullification

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 10, 2011

Seek a genuine heart relationship with God, and not the superficial religion of the Pharisees.

Nullification – Mark 7:1-23 This morning, I’d like to invite you to look into chapter seven of Mark’s gospel with me, and to consider what God may want to say to you from this portion of his word. But before I begin, I’d like to explain something. You may have noticed that I’m wearing jeans this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Think Before You Speak - Sermon Body Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Using the letters T H I N K, we apply biblical truth related to our tongue. God has used this sermon in surprising ways. When I preach it, I use the five fingers of my hand to represent each letter of the alliteration. Some of our members have given feedb

Using the acronym THINK, try to ask these 5 questions before you speak. T – True Is it True? Remember this rule about gossip: “The more interesting it is, the more likely it is to be false.” ILLUS: If I counsel a couple, and listen to only one side and then make my judgment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:2-4, Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is He Talking To Himself Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 27, 2014

A study of chapter 3 verse 1 through 8

Romans 3: 1 – 8 Is He Talking To Himself 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Penalty Of Sin Is Death

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 28, 2015

The world was created blameless, and SO was heaven. Through man's disobedience to God sin and death entered the world, and Satan led a third of the angels in heaven to rebel against God. The ONLY solution to THIS tragedy was CHRIST dying on the cross.

Genesis 2:16-17. The LORD God said to man: “You are FREE to eat from ANY tree in the garden, but you must NOT eat from the tree of knowledge, of good and evil, for when you EAT from it, you will CERTAINLY die. You will die BEFORE the day is over.” While Adam and Eve were walking ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

False Predictions (2 Thessalonians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 2, 2024

Can Christians be fooled by false predictions? Let's examine this thought in 2 Thessalonians 2.

Can Christians easily be alarmed by false predictions that the day of the Lord has already come? Was a rebellion, falling away or an apostasy predicted? How can we be sure that we are not fooled? Is standing on the bedrock teachings of Jesus important? Does the truth set us apart? Let's find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Times (2 Timothy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2024

Are we in dangerous times to be a Christian? Let's discuss this in 2 Timothy 3.

Will perilous times come in the last days? Should we avoid certain people? Did Paul suffer for preaching the truth? Do some ministers today suffer because they faithfully preach truth? Would they believe that all scripture is God-breathed? Let’s find out in 2 Timothy 3. Are we in dangerous times? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 36 -- The Sinful Man. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2019

Everyone carries a “sinful man” around inside of them; that is God’s assessment, for He has said, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked.”

October 25, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: The Sinful Man. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-4 Part 2 verses 5-12 Psalm 36 (KJV) (Part 1: verses 1-4) 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death Of The "Old Man” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

When we are born again we are called upon to “put off” the old garments of the natural life, the natural man. We are to deny the ways of the “old man.” (The “old man” is by nature corrupt, and by nature follows “the deceitful lust.”)

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 9/12/17 Lesson 19: Positive Basis: Death of the “Old Man” (Ephesians 4:20-24) Ephesians 4:20-24 (KJV) 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; 21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Insidious And The Godly Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2021

God’s providence can take us down winding paths, paths that involve dealing with insidious people, yet still accomplishing His will.

The Insidious and the Godly (Acts 25:1-26:32) 1. Have you ever gotten a call from someone claiming to be from windows? Or how about a call saying it was the IRS and you faced going to jail if you didn’t make a payment? These scams, along with Ponzi schemes and other cons, can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible