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Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of James exploring James observations concerning the tongue.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taming the Tongue” For several weeks we have gazed into the mirror of God’s word exposing areas in our life where our daily behavior doesn’t match our belief. Genuine faith involves God’s sufficient inner persuasion to inspire our response. When we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 12:33-37, Galatians 5:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Slip Of The Tongue

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2013

We use our tongue everyday, but how well do we use it.

Paul has talked about lying, anger, work, giving, and now he is going to talk about words, all these things are practical things, things we deal with everyday, Paul is going to show us how to deal with them in the correct way!! Ephesians 4:29-Let no corrupt word proceed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Baptist

Guess Who Is Looking For You?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 15, 2015

The devil is on a rampage in the day we live.

GUESS WHO IS LOOKING FOR YOU? The Tempter Genesis 3: 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? The perverter of Gods Word. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Trial Of Jesus: Brought Before Caiaphas Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 1, 2021

When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Annas sent Jesus bound to Caiaphas the high priest.

Found in Matthew 26:57-68,27:1; Mark 14:53,55-65; Luke 22:54,63-71 and John 18:13-14,19-24 John 18:13-14 When Jesus was arrested, the multitude led him away to Annas first; for he was father-in-law to Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year. Now Caiaphas was he, who gave counsel to the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Matthew 27:1, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54-71, John 18:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Garment Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

The military are known by their uniforms, nurses are known by their uniforms, the police force in different countries are also recognised by their uniforms.

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." The military are known by their uniforms, nurses are known by their uniforms, the police force in different countries are also recognised by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Single-Tongued People (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2022

The power of the tongue, the dangers of the tongue, and the necessity of controlling the tongue. If this is hard, asking God for wisdom is the key (James 1:4).

Let's begin today by reading from James 3:1 (and a part of verse 2): (1) Not many of you, teachers, should become, my brothers, knowing that greater/more intense judgment we will receive. (2) For in many ways, we all stumble. One of the highest callings, for the building up of God's ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Stolen - Pt. 3 - Peace Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Have you ever experienced theft? Something that is rightfully yours taken? This year, during Christmas, it is time to get those things back!

Peace I. Introduction Porch Pirates! Thieves that capitalize on packages left unattended on the front porch. This category of thief has led to a booming business in video doorbells which enable us to record this activity. In fact, a startup video doorbell company was recently purchased by Amazon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:25-30, Luke 2:8-11, Matthew 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gooder Ain't A Word... I Want To Be Gooder... (Better)

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

An old lady in the rest home uses the word GOODER... She means better. But we understand her desire is to be gooder today than she was yesterday. How can I be "gooder?"

GOODER? Can I do this better? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him. Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Matthew 12:34, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2015

James tells us a lot about the tongue in chapter 3. What kind of dangerous instrument is this? Look and see.

The Bible says a lot about what we say, our words. One of the Ten Commandments is this: You shall not bear false witness. The very first word spoken in the Bible is by God when he gave the command, “Let there be light.” God’s words are powerful, and God created you and me ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Careless Word

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

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 to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Psalm 34:12-14, Jude 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Over My Friend?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 18, 2023

The odds of this world may be against us... BUT GOD CAN HANDLE THIS....

IT IS OVER MY FRIEND… EMOTIONAL GAMES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG) Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, 2 Kings 6:16-18, Acts 28:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battle Of Gossip Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Apr 22, 2011

Discusses the Spiritual Battles that every Christian goes through

The word slander in the Strong’s Word Concordance means: ‘defaming, evil report, infamy, gossip.’ Leviticus 19:16 reads: ‘Do not spread slanderous gossip among your people.’ Proverbs 10:18 reads: ‘Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

Controlling our tongues

Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018

Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 24, 2003

The tongue- 1)The master key 2)A fire 3)A beast 4)A spring

Taming the tongue. Jas 3:1-12. WBC 26/10/03 pm INTRODUCTION The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill. Declared the Greek. The tongue destroys a greater hoard, The Turk asserts, than does the sword. A Persian proverb wisely saith, A lengthy tongue-an early death; Or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist