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  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    Based on James 3: 3-12, this message looks at the sins of loose lips and the way of dealing with them through discipline and a change of attitude.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what does the phrase “Loose Lips Sink Ships” remind you of? For some of you it may be a war-time poster. This phrase originated during World War I in England. Enemy spies frequented local pubs listening on the seamen’s conversation, until after a few pints of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    A Great Mutiny

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,896 views

    Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost reminding us that being a Christian is more than just using Christian words and acting like one on a special day of the year.

    A Great Mutiny Sermon on James 3:1-12 Pentecost +15- B September 17, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,590 views

    The tongue is a small organ which is capable of exhibiting a powerful positive or negative force.

    Text: “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:9). Every part of our body is very important and every part serves a special function. When God created us, he knew what he was doing. He created us with very intricate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,390 views

    Good words follow faith and good works.

    20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Taming Of The Tongue

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

    THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Speech Patterns

    Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    Bridling of the tongue is one of the greatest problems that we face as a Christian.

    SPEECH PATTERNS by Pastor Jim May The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, but how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others. Everywhere you turn there are voices. Some are voices of encouragement, some are destructive, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,162 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adult Language Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,671 views

    This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

    ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Small But Mighty Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    This is the seventh in a series of sermons working through the book of James. This one focuses on the power of the tonuge, and the words we speak into the lives of others.

    (To draw the attention of the congregation at the start of this sermon, we conducted an old fashioned soda taste taste with two adults in attendance. They were provided four unmarked sodas, and asked to identify the correct one - Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Meijer. Seemed to really get everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 34,959 views

    James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    Controlling our tongues

    Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Troublemaker

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    A message on the problems we have with our tongue.

    THE GREAT TROUBLEMAKER James 3:1-2 INTRO: If this message is preached on Sunday night, announce that morning that you are going to expose the greatest troublemaker in the church that night. Probably the greatest offender of our body is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Devil Goes To Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

    JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    It is impossible to live a life characterized by blessing God while simultaneously cursing other believers. To attempt to so live is to demonstrate that one is suffering spiritual schizophrenia.

    JAMES 3:7-12 SPIRITUAL SCHIZOPHRENIA “Every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist