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  • bala samson avatar

    Gentleness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013
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    I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

    Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hold The Line Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010
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    The 5th in our series on 1st Thessalonians. In this sermon we discuss how we as Christians should remain faithful to the Lord.

    Hold the Line Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:6-10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Before we get too far into this sermon lets re-cap a little bit, so that we can get the context of this passage. Paul had sent Timothy from Athens back to Thessalonica, about 200 miles, probably a week and a half’s journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Your Words

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017
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    Taming the tongue and keeping your temper are characters of the Spirit of God working in our lives. We cannot do these things without the Lord's help.

    The power of your words James chapter 3:1-12 Introduction- Did you know that there is power in your words? We have all been hurt by other people’s words. Words are used to lift us up and to tear us down. Making eye contact with someone- Good morning or What! How are you? Or eyes and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Speak Life / Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 7, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
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    Abraham Lincoln said, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Beloved, you can speak life or death. Tame the tongue...and speak life.

    One of the winter events.... that I often did as a Youth Group leader .....at Saint Andrew ....in Mentor Ohio ....was a snowball toss . You would pick a partner ....and start ....about 3 feet apart. You would throw... or toss the snowball ....to your partner. If they caught the snowball ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Developing Good Communication I Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2015
     | 5,993 views

    James 1:19 gives us the perfect guidelines for good communication in marriage.

    Introduction: A. Today, I want us to talk about communication. 1. Communication is always a challenge in every relationship, but in marriage it is the thing that either makes it or breaks it. 2. There are so many things that can get in the way of good communication. a. We can use a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holding On To Christmas

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2016
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    How are we as followers of Jesus to react to the "Christmas War" that is going on in our society? We find the answer in 1 Peter 3.8-16. We must be careful as followers of Christ to reveal His way not ours.

    Title: Holding On To Christmas Date: 12/11/16 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Peter 3.15 CT: Christmas is about revealing His way not ours. [Screen 1] FAS: I imagine that almost everyone here this morning is familiar with Charlie Brown in the comic strips. Christmas for me as a child was filled with Charlie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hands Holding Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 5, 2008
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    For World Communion Sunday: God restrains us from destructive behavior; but even if we ignore that, His hand continues to hold us back.

    You may have noticed that I am a creature of habits. I do what I do according to the clock and by the book. If it is time for staff meeting, I will be here, seldom early, sometimes late because of traffic, but I will be here. It’s on the calendar, so I do it. I am a creature of habits. If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fill Your Mouth With Life

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
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    Mouth can Block everything

    Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. • With the tongue Caesar sent armies to war, • Adolf Hitler incited mass genocide and cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Mormons sprang up. • With the tongue Wesley preached to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Manage Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
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    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. If your TONGUE has ever gotten you into TROUBLE . . . will you please raise your hand? 1. Now turn to each other and say, “I’M NOT SURPRISED!” 2. We are not SURPRISED, because it happens to all of us. COMMENT: There is not a single person here who has not had the experience of saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want Cheese With Your Whine?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2017
     | 3,948 views

    Have you ever tracked FED-EX, UPS or the Post Office material? Have you ever tracked your words to see how communication skills are needed?

    DO YOU WANT WHINE WITH YOUR CHEESE? TRACKING... COMMUNICATION SKILLS --- EXAMINE YOUR WORDS AS WELL AS YOUR HEART... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE SOME HARD TO LEARN LESSONS... ONE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Holding On To Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,537 views

    God is not through with the Jew...or with you.

    Holding on to Hope Romans 11:11-24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/2/08 Certain names will always be associated with the Chicago Bears: Papa Bear Halas, Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and Walter Payton. And perhaps the greatest middle linebacker ever to play the game was Mike Singletary. For 12 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,478 views

    The small but mighty tongue.

    Watch Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Freedom of speech...just watch what you say. Today we will be looking at one of the most powerful forces on this earth. Our speech. What we say can have great influence and impact upon our lives and the lives of others. James starts off this chapter with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Hold On To The Holy Bible

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,028 views

    Keep holding on to the Word of God! 1. Because it is the surest source of truth (vs. 16-19). 2. Because it will be a shining light for your life (vs. 19). 3. Because it came from God's Spirit (vs. 20-21).

    Hold on to the Holy Bible 2 Peter 1:19-21 (Initial reading: vs. 16-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 24, 2013 *Robert Leroe asks a good question: "Has the bookmark in your Bible moved lately?" (1) *Verse 19 tells us that we would do well to "take heed" to God's Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of The Tongue PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 817 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of words, advocating for speech that builds up, encourages, heals, and reflects God's love and grace.

    Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this gathering of hearts and minds. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to reflect on His Word and to foster our spiritual growth. Today, we turn our attention to a ...read more

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 439 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God