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  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

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    "The Little Problem” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,412 views

    This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

    KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    Is there more to taking the Lord’s name in vain than with our speech?

    INTRODUCTION • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In The Heart Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,648 views

    This is the final message in the series and deals with the root of good speech -- our heart!

    “Rooted in the Heart” Matthew 12:33-37 INTRODUCTION: We have spent several weeks looking at what the Scripture has to say concerning our speech and what we must avoid if we want to keep it on the cutting edge. Recently we have seen: 1. How explosive our tongue is. 2. The problems associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Would You Hire This Man? Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 10, 2015
     | 5,880 views

    What kind of man was John the Baptist? Rough and tough in dress and speech.

    Introduction The outline for this message came from "The Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible", from Leadership Ministries Worldwide. John, a neighbor of mine, was annoyed because he had to search for his newspaper each morning after the paperboy tossed it. Often he would find it, covered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Man?

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,446 views

    Mankind has be degraded in so many ways by society but God's perspective of man has not changed. So what do God think about mankind?

    What is Man? Psalms 8:1-9 Society has done everything to degrade the life of man. There are people in our society that either believes that they are better than others and then there are those who look down on themselves and feel worthless. Psalms 144:3 LORD, what is man, that thou takest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Mouth And I

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    A Bible Study which demonstrates that we ARE responsible for our speech because what we say comes from who we are! The purpose is to remind believers of the need to control their attitudes AND their speech!

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310)213-4586 My Mouth and I I’m certain that you have had the sad experience of saying something and then immediately responding to your own words by saying, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communication Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,842 views

    After the courtship and story book wedding, a marriage ensues and communication that was so easy before starts to degrade. This has much to do with male and female differences and needs.

    SE050408 AFTER HAPPILY EVER 1. Communication INTRO If you’ve ever read The Little Mermaid story or watched the Disney version, you might think this is every woman’s fantasy. It’s a wonderful, romantic fairy tale of a beautiful girl falling in love with a handsome, rich and dashing prince, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 3,157 views

    When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

    Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Encouragement Of Elijah

    Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,234 views

    Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

    THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What's In A Name? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    Part 3 looks at the relevance of the 3rd commandment.

    What’s in a name? May 3, 2009 Exodus 20:7 I would like to start with a little game. This is a word association game, and it will be fun. When I mention a name or a place, I want you to say your first thought, don’t scream it, just say it nicely. Okay, you’ve got the rules, now here we go . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Frequency

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,601 views

    Fathers Day message. What channel are you on? Are you on the same frequency as the rest of your family?

    Sometimes, Fathers can do some stupid things and sometimes aren’t always on the same "frequency" of the rest in the family... ------------MEDIA CLIP OPENER OPTION---------------- SHOW MR. BEAN "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" (2 min 35 sec) START: "Dirty Diaper" 14:00 END: 16:35 - After the man throws the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Destroy Your Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,191 views

    Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

    JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Talk Right, Live Better Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,103 views

    How God’s communication skills help us live better, happier lives.

    [Part 1 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Proverbs 2:2-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist