Sermons on Guard Our Speech:

Words Have Power/ Don’t Babel

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 4, 2022

We all grow as disciples of Jesus Christ, enlarging our understanding of the church and the faith. And then maybe we can overcome Babel by speaking one in Christ on this Pentecost Sunday.

This text is offered as an alternative First Reading for the Day of Pentecost, with the instructions that if it is chosen, then Acts 2:1-21 gets used as the Second Reading. Certainly, there have been connections made between Genesis 11:1-9 and Acts 2:1-21, with people understanding God’s gift of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Liars Or Living Letters? (1994)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 20, 2022

Christian speech involves kindness, purity and truth as the three elements of godly speech for Christians. Take away any of those three and you are in danger of being a liar when the Bible makes it clear that we are to be living letters for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

LIARS OR LIVING LETTERS? Text: Colossians 3:5-9a In the Walt Disney movie "Pinnochio" there is a scene where Pinnochio's nose grows every time he tells a lie. And the point of that scene is that the more you lie, the more you have to lie to make all your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2021

James devotes most of chapter 3 to our challenge of controlling the tongue. In this sermon, we examine James' pronouncements about the tongue and then look at improper and proper uses of the tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Master Your Mind- Part- 1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

“Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life, but if not used correctly, can also be the most destructive force in your life. Your mind, more specifically, your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008

Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2025

Paul's exhortations about speaking to God for the world and speaking to the world for God. Let us stay connected to God and live out the Gospel faithfully.

ES Col 4:2-6 Steadfast Prayer, Faithful Witness As the redeemed of Christ, we are called to live out God’s design for our lives. • This is possible because we have a new life with Christ and a reconciled relationship with God our Father. • Paul concludes his letter with an encouragement to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law And The Levites

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To remind us to guard our minds with GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your mind guarded with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind us to guard our minds with GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:5 (Amplified Bible) 7:5 And it is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Out And Take Heed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2022

The bookends to this excerpt of Scripture underline the need to be on our guard.

WATCH OUT AND TAKE HEED. Mark 13:9-23. 1. Testimony and Martyrdom. Mark 13:9-13. Jesus warned His disciples that they would face arrests, persecution, interrogation by the synagogue authorities, imprisonment, arraignment before kings and governors – and all because they bore His name. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Mouth Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James talks about the many reasons we should control our speech.

MANAGING YOUR MOUTH! James 3:1-12 1. Illus. of Mom and cell phone • On way to Gatlinburg decided to make a call to her new daughter-in-law. • Got the answering machine, so she left a short message. • After she hung up the cell phone, she started giving daughter-in-law “down the country” to my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Your Cheatin' Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 12, 2020

We guard our heart by obeying God's Word.

Your Cheatin’ Heart is a song written and recorded in 1952 by country music singer and songwriter Hank Williams. However, the song was released after his death in 1953. Your Cheatin’ Heart is considered one of the greatest songs of country music. The song is a slow ballad, telling an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Our Father

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Aug 9, 2021

Everybody likes to be kind of understood. We may not understand all, but we can start somewhere.

Understanding our FATHER 1 John 1:5 Of course, it is impossible to understand The MOST HIGH. One word usually describes HIM in modern times, good. Those who know HIM more intimately will tell you that HE is Excellent and that that is an understatement. HE is WONDERFUL beyond description. One way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

The Book Of Isaiah 53: 1 - 12

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Mar 10, 2019

The book reveals the prophecy about Jesus and how He became our sin offering.

Isaiah 53: 1 - 12 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, John 14:1-3, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living As Children Of Light

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023

Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In the Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power of Christ in our lives.

Title: Living as Children of Light Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In these verses, Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tests Of Real Religion Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009

Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist