Sermons on Deceitful Tongue:

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The gift of tongues is the God-given ability to speak in different and varied languages. It is supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit in languages never learned by the speaker, not understood by the mind of the speaker nor necessarily always understood

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 - "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002

The power of our words & how they are creative or destructive in our life.

Series Today - The Power of the Tongue (Words) James 3:2- For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, & able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; & we turn about their whole body. Behold ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"... A Tongue Rested ..."

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that THE GIFT of SPEAKING in TONGUES rested on everyone IN THE HOUSE.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: SPEAKING IN TONGUES IS A GIFT THAT SHOWED- UP ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST WITH THE POURING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. REFERENCES: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones); 1 Corinthian 14:1-5 (Paul tells us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005

James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Dec 30, 2008

How Genuine Faith Reveals Itself in Our Speech

JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS TAMING THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION Turn, if you would, in your Bible to James chapter 3. We now turn our attention to one of the most practical matters that James deals with in his letter to the Jewish Christians scattered ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Why Tongues?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 23, 2009

Why the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is important in the church today.

January 25, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 14:18 Subject: The Pentecostal Church Title: Why Tongues? I am thrilled to see the growth in our church. I have been told by a number of people that because of our location and the decreased population base in the area that we should never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 3, 2008

Out of the mouth come words of life and death; blessing and cursing. We must allow God to give us the grace to bridle our tongue.

The Untamed Tongue, James 3:1-12 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, my commanding officer was a Warrant officer who stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of mostly muscle. At the time I had just started back to college and I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Tongues & Prophecy Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 16, 2007

An explanation prophecy and tongues from a charismatic Evangelical perspective.

We’re spending some time looking at the gifts, and so far we’ve been emphasising the need to focus on the giver of the gifts and on being the gift by serving, rather than getting too anxious about discovering what your gift is. It’s been fairly safe so far, don’t you think? So this morning why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008

The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hung By The Tongue Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007

#12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of Tongues

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008

DESCRIBES THE THREE PURPOSES OF TONGUES IN THE SCRIPTURES

THE PURPOSE OF TONGUES 9/6/07 THREE PURPOSES 1. ONE OF THE NINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS OF ADRESSING THE CHURCH- 2. THE WITNESS OF ATONMENT OF SIN- EVIDENCE OF H.S. INFILLING. 3. PRAYER LANGUAGE- HAVE TONGUES CEASED? 1 Cor 13:8-10 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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