Sermons on Hold Your Tongue:

A Messiah Who Reads The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 24, 2010

Our words are a litmus test of the condition of our hearts.

A Messiah Who Reads the Heart Text: Matt. 12:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: My wife Tina is an internal auditor for T. Marzetti. When she walks into a plant to do an audit she can tell a lot about that plant by what she sees. If she finds that the financials, employment records, inventory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Methodist

A Transformed Life - A Stewardship Message

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2010

I believe most people even non-followers of the Christ will give out of their excess.or abundance. We say we are followers of Christ but do we really trust him? Have we turned over our whole life to him or are we holding back?

Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Luke: BIBLE "Who of you by being worried ....can add a single hour ....to their life?" END Aren't most of the struggles of this life, ......especially when viewed in hindsight, ......nothing more ....than an inconvenience? ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12, Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Anglican

Showing Restraint Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 5, 2011

As those who are called to live our faith we need to restrain our tongues. To do so takes the use of heavenly wisdom.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 3:1-18 “Showing Restraint” I’ve been sitting in the food court of Chermside Shopping Centre when a child will throw themselves on the floor yelling and screaming and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Yours!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007

POWER, PRESENCE, SATISFACTION...The only thing we’ll crave when we experience his fullness is more of His filling!

YOURS! Ephesians 3:14-21 • Movie – Saving Private Ryan. It is loosely based on the story of four brothers who served during WW II. Because it was believed three of them had died in battle, a Division was sent deep into enemy lines to bring the last one home alive. It is this scene where Tom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Charismatic Chaos (A Return To Babel) Series

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 29, 2019

The abuse of the Spiritual Gifts / Restoring unity and order in the church.

1 Corinthians chapter number 14 starts out with these words Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him. The title of this mornings message is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – What Is So Wrong With Swearing? Everyone Does It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2010

Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this area of sin, so I am taking a detour.

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH SWEARING? EVERYONE DOES IT! Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this. Is it a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dogs And Pigs Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Cuss

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 12, 2010

It's seems that what was taboo language a few years ago is the norm now, but does that make it right?

It really annoys me when I hear cussing in public. It’s like they are not only rude they are stupid as well, they don’t seem to understand that their conversation can be heard not only by the people they are talking to but by everyone within earshot. Kind of like when restaurants ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

(Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayed Her Home

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 28, 2013

Here is a short testimony on the gift of praying in tongues

“He Gave Gifts” From August of 2002 to December 2010 my family suffered the affliction of brain cancer which was placed by Satan (2 Corinthians 12:7; Luke 13:10-17) upon my “helpmate,” (Genesis 2:18-25) Bonnie K. Laughlin. Just like many conservative preachers of the Word of God today, I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit & His Gifts 3

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

Looking at the 3 spiritual gifts of utterance: prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

THE SPIRIT & HIS GIFTS 3 1 Cor. 12:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT FOOTBALL POSITION? 1. An elementary school girl was known for her bragging about her older brother who was on the Huntsville Hornets football team. 2. Of course, most people know that the Hornets have struggled in recent years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

His Name Is Wonderful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

a message to help my audience understand the ways that God’s name is to be rightly used and to take deliberate action to make that happen in their worlds

Story - 2 elderly women in a church were discussing the problems of growing older. One said, "The worst thing is when your memory starts to go. I've known you all my life, and I can't think of your name. What is it?" The second lady thought for a moment and said, "Do you need an answer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surrendering Our Speech Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 4, 2012

This sermon is about surrending our speech, the bad language, but also the lies, gossip and name calling. It points out surrender of speech also includes encouraging words, and building others up.

Five weeks ago we began speaking about Surrender. We learned what God wants from us. The first thing, and essentially if you think about it, the only thing He wants from us. Everything else about having a life of faith, leading a holy life and being a follower of Christ, comes from fully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:17-20

Denomination: Salvation Army