Sermons on Guarding The Tongue:

Look Forward, Not Back

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2017

Advent is a season when we look forward to the coming of Jesus, both His first coming born in Bethlehem and his second coming in power and great glory - are we ready? 'Be on your guard.' ‘KEEP AWAKE!

LOOK FORWARD, NOT BACK MK. 13:33-37. Today we start a new Christian year and that is marked in our lectionary by our gospel readings coming from St. Mark. Mark is unusual as it is the only synoptic gospel which does not give an account of the birth of Jesus. But it does speak of when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Attribute Five | A Man Is Receptive To Truth Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

Truth for man is only found in God and His Word. God’s Word, the Bible, is our truest guide and one resource we should reach for in every decision, challenge, and temptation. A man should receive this truth before his own intuitions, emotions, & opinions.

Well, here we are, attribute number 5 – Receptive to Truth. As we look at each one of these 9 attributes of a man of God, I said that each one of them is going to drive us closer to becoming the men that God wants us to be. Nothing will do that more than becoming more receptive to truth in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Is Enough Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

"O for a thousand tongues to sing my great redeemer's praise," we sing, but the fact is, God only gave us one tongue because one is enough.

It is hard to believe, but one man determined how we as Americans pronounce and spell words. When we began as a new and independent nation, Noah Webster thought is was only right that we stop be a copy of the English, and develop our own original ways of spelling words. Andrew Jackson said, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Three Things To Protect (The Mind, The Heart, And The Mouth)

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 4, 2017

The Forces of Darkness are after three areas of a Believers lives The Mind - The Heart - The Mouth

YOUR MIND. The devil loves to put thoughts into your mind. You can be born-again and heaven-bound, but if you have wrong thoughts, your effectiveness on earth is greatly diminished. We must war against thoughts that don’t agree with the truth. Analyze your thoughts. Just say to yourself, “Hey, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

9 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

The nine gifts of the Holy Spirit are powerful tools God gives to believers for the purpose of building His kingdom here on earth.

9 GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, Ephesians 4:11-13, James 1:17 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is God’s divine presence given to believers to empower, equip, and guide them for effective service in the body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Weaponised Narratives

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 6, 2019

We must guard against creating a narrative as a mask of the truth of God's Word.

“If our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) By no means! For then how could God judge the world? But if through my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I still being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

15 "E" words

The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Incorporates 15 ‘E’ words The baptism in the Holy Spirit helps us in so many ways which ensures a successful and effective Christian walk. 1. Enablement Ezekiel 36:33 - 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "On the day that I cleanse you from all your iniquities, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Taming The Beast

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it.

Taming the Beast Text: James 3.1-12 Thesis: To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it. Introduction: (1) Doctor’s office – sticking out your tongue (2) Hence, James deals with this problem in chapter 3. (a) He begin by ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are What You Speak

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 3, 2002

You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat." A more precise saying is "You are what you speak." The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU SPEAK  You have probably heard the expression "you are what you eat."  A more precise saying is "You are what you speak."  The words that come from our mouth yield much greater power than we realize  Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45, Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Holiness

Las Palabras No Se Las Lleva El Viento Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Sticks and stones break bones and words do hurt: The use of the tongue in James

Las palabras no se las lleva el viento Texto: Santiago 3:1-2 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 12:33-37 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” dice un refrán infantil muy común. Una traducción libre diría mas o menos: “Pedradas y ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-2, Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Adventist

The Devil's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

Watch your tongue and attitude that it may not create or sow confusion in the body of believers.

The Devils’ Wisdom (Who are we listening to) James 3:13-18 Introduction In a book published some years ago, Canon Roger Lloyd an archdemon within Satanism, instructs disciples on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. “Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do You Call Me Lord, Lord And Do Not Do What I Say Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Mar 4, 2004

This sermon looks at why "Lord" needs to be more than a word on our tongue.

“One afternoon author Patsy Clairmont found herself on an airplane, sitting next to a young man. She writes, ‘I had already observed something about this young man when I was being seated. He called me ‘Ma’am.’ at the time I thought, ‘Either he thinks I’m ancient, or he’s from the South ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, Luke 6:46

Denomination: Church Of God

A Name That's Worthy Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 6, 2005

We need to hold the name of God in reverence with our tongue and our lives.

Please turn with me to Exodus 20:1-17, as we read our text tonight. In Lewis Carroll’s book “Alice in Wonderland”, Alice was having a conversation with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare one afternoon. And the March Hare scolded her, saying, “You should say what you mean!” Alice said, “I do — at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open Mouth Insert Foot Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue.

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue. We have titled tonight’s message “Open Mouth, Insert Foot.” Have you ever done that? Illustration: Children are good at doing this…of course they don’t realize it because they don’t know any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal