Sermons on guarding our tongues:

Guard Duty

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011

The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

“Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Apostolic

Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 7, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 20: 1- 29

Numbers 20: 1- 29 Changing of the guard 20 Then the children of Israel, the whole congregation, came into the Wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh; and Miriam died there and was buried there. 2 Now there was no water for the congregation; so they gathered together ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Guarding The Entrance Series

Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001

the Christian must guard the entrance of his heart from Satan, who seeks to destroy the sheep

Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week One: Guarding the Entrance. (10:1-21) I. Introduction. A. I once worked as a Loss Control Manager at a major retail establishment. Part of my duties were to observe the night cleaning crew to make sure that they were doing their job and not pilfering the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Guard The Door

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2013

Oh, yes, we got to set up the doors! Listen carefully today!

Guard the door! Nehemiah 7:1”Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed..” I have some wonderful things to talk to you from this chapter! All is not over after the wedding bell rings! All ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 19, 2008

The birth of Jesus brought a transition in religion.

December 21, 2008 Morning Service Text: Luke 1:46-55 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: The Changing of the Guard I want to wish everyone a blessed Christmas. I hope you have family time planned and that you enjoy every minute of it. How many of you stop at this time of the year and reflect on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Invisible Guards

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

CHRISTIANS ARE NEVER ALONE. THERE IS NO CAUSE TO FEAR WHEN YOU HAVE JESUS BY YOUR SIDE.

INVISIBLE GUARDS PROVERBS 3:24-26 When you lie down you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Am reminded of an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 13, 2011

Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward the truth.

Title: Guard Your Heart Text: Proverbs 4:20-27 Truth: Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward familiar truth. Aim: To help them maintain consistent Christian living. Life ?: How do we maintain consistent Christian living? INTRODUCTION Despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Guarding Our Minds - Mind (Part 1)

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 10, 2001

Allowing the Holy Spirit to help us keep the "right stuff" going into our minds and the "wrong stuff" out.

INTRODUCTION: There are so many things out there which can effect us AND can effect our minds. You have the different types of media which, if we don’t guard ourselves carefully, can hurt us spiritually and in so many other ways. Music, radio, internet, television, movies, reading ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 30, 2020

The secret to peace.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over this pandemic… …No control over who visits my parents… …No ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"guarding Our Hearts And Minds"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2023

A sermon about putting our worries and anxieties into the faithful hands of Christ.

“Guarding our Hearts and Minds” Philippians 4:4-9 Recently, I got an email from a friend living in another state. She writes: “Everything feels uncertain. My mind often jumps to worst-case scenarios. I have no control over my life… …No control over what might happen to me tomorrow… …I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United 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

Hold Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011

Our tongue can get in the way of our growth as a Christian

James 1:26-27-If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist