Sermons on Fiery Tongue:

Increasing Our Resolve

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 29, 2003

Here are a few guidelines to increasing our resolve that we can glean from the lives of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they faced the wrath of the King and the fiery furnance

Increasing Our Resolve (Dan 3:1-30) In order to overcome the tendency to be impulsive, obsessive or compulsive one needs greater resolve. A person with resolve decides firmly to do something regardless of surrounding circumstances. People who increase in their resolve gain greater mental, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002

Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 14, 2008

In Mark 16:17 Jesus said, And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; NKJV According to this scripture they will speak with new tongues.

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT “Scriptural Answers to Common Objections” All Scripture is taken from NKJV unless otherwise marked “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17

Something Worth Spreading

Contributed by Clark Harden on Apr 11, 2013

I want to speak to you tonight about how we can use our tongue in a positive way. Although all of us are guilty of using our tongue at times as a weapon of sin, I want to talk to you about how we can use our tongue as a weapon of warfare against satan.

Something Worth Spreading Anyone here ever heard some news that they just couldn’t wait to share with someone. Maybe the fact that someone in your family was going to have a baby, you got a new position or job, or maybe your child did great at their game. We love to share with others what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

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

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

The Comforter Has Come Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

The setting and symbols of Pentecost

The Comforter Has Come Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 I. THE SETTING OF THE COMING THE HOLY SPIRIT In literature, it is important to understand the SETTING of a story. The setting has to do with three questions— WHO the main characters are WHERE the story takes place, and WHEN the story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Buttons And Zippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Sometimes people seem to know your sensitivity to a topic or issue and can and will take advantage of it in order to get you to pop your button. Do you know anyone like this? Maybe you are good at getting someone else to pop their buttons.

Buttons and Zippers James Chapter 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caution: We Are In The People Zone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2011

In order to grow in social and relational wisdom, we must understand what is likely; fortunately, Proverbs gives us a divine perspective.

Caution: We Are In the People Zone (Proverbs 18:1-4) 1. Wisdom not valued much in modern society, so wisdom literature not popular in our culture; In the past, Aesop’s fables–which are amazing– used to be a common resource for popular wisdom. But in the ancient near east, wisdom literature ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Fire

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 15, 2011

The Spirit of God lit the church on fire by baptizing them with fire from above. God gave the church power to extraordinary things; and they impacted the world for all time.

INTRO I read an interesting story from last summer I thought would be a great lead-in for this morning’s, message. The article’s title reads, “Fireworks Blamed for Church Fire.” The story begins, “Fireworks were blamed for a fire that tore through a church in Brush ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power And Authority Of Words

Contributed by Segun Adeyeye Nuga on Jun 20, 2011

There is tremendous power in our words as God’s children.

The Power and Authority of Words In the New Testament, the Greek word for "authority" is sometimes translated as "power." Even though there is a separate Greek word for power, the concepts of power and authority are so intimately connected in the Western mind, that modern translators often view ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit And The New Age Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the Holy Spirit in the age of the church, the new Christian age (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 5, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 3)

HoHum: James Candlish says of the Old Testament era, "The general bestowal of the spirit as the source of holiness is spoken of as a thing of the future, one of the blessings of the promised reign of God over His people. In the theocracy in Israel, the spirit of God had been given to certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children's Sermon - A Clean Heart

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 21, 2009

A children’s sermon suggesting the most accurate indicator of the condition of the heart are words.

Children’s Sermon: A Clean Heart Theme: The words from our mouth show the condition of our heart. Object: A thermometer for taking someone’s temperature Scripture: Matthew 12:34b-35 Hi everybody! It is good to see you today. Let’s see what I have in the treasure box. Look at this? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Silence Of The Lambs

Contributed by James May on Oct 28, 2012

We are the sheep of God's pasture, but we often have trouble hearing God because of the bleating of our own voices. How often does God say to us, "Before I can speak, or move in your midst, let there be silence among the lambs"?

Silence of the Lambs Sunday, October 21, 2012 By Pastor James May James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Close The Loophole! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012

We should live such lives of integrity that we do not need to take oaths. Our speech should be real, true, and genuine.

1. In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004: • Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% • Cheated on their tax return: 17% • Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% • Lied to their spouse about their relationship with another person: ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ