Sermons on James 3:5:

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

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

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Receive New Wine In 09: Tame The Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2009

The wild thing which needs tamed in the church is the reckless use of our tongues toward others. The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in t

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 3 – Tame the wild thing! Opening Video Illustration: After Clip ask these questions 1. Have you ever insulted someone before? What happened? a. Did it resolve the problem? 2. Have you ever been insulted? How did it make you feel? a. Read: I Thessalonians 5:11 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking On Our Tongue Trouble Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 24, 2012

1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the damage caused by the tongue and how to control it.

TAMING THE TONGUE 2/12 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Can Hurt Or Heal

Contributed by John Quigley on Sep 14, 2012

Showing how Christian people can be hurtful with their words or helpful.

Jas 3:1-12 NKJV My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (2) For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. (3) Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Teach The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 16, 2012

Christians aren't called to teach to the world, because the world is essentially unteachable. However, we can reach the world through our witness, the authentic living of a Christ-like life.

Who here is a teacher? St. James tells us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers…because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (Jas. 3:1). Who presumes to be one? Anyone want to be judged? Nodody? Well, I guess that, to escape any additional judgment ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012

Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Is In Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jan 10, 2012

Discover how to use your mouth to provoke the miracles you greatly desire

SUCCESS DIGEST WITH PASTOR SESAN BANJO E-mail:pastorsesanbanjo@gmail.com Phone:+254-701519052 THE MIRACLE IS IN YOUR MOUTH! Your life is at the mercy of your mouth. Your mouth is the rudder of your life. Your mouth organizes and directs your life. Life opens in the direction of your ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Many Should Be Teachers Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2012

Not many people should be teachers. Why? There is danger in speaking. 1- Some will be judged strictly 2- Some will stumble easily 3- Some will speak deceitfully

INTRO.- Teacher, teacher, who is the real teacher? ILL.- William A. Ward (America’s most quoted writers of inspirational maxims) has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” I don’t know about teachers but I ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tongue Key To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

None of us have the power to control our tongues. It is humanly impossible to do. But the Holy Spirit of God has all the power we need to use our tongues to glorify God and tell the world of all His mighty deeds. The question is..Do you want Him to?

THE TONGUE KEY TO HOLY LIVING JAMES 3:1 12 "Better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." That is a word of wisdom I heard many years ago...but one that I haven't quite mastered yet. Someone also once said, "A closed mouth gathers no feet" and I suppose this is also ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Oct 11, 2011

The tongue is the meanest member in our church. The tongue is a fire and a world of iniquity.

Introduction Would you take your Bibles please now, and turn to James chapter 3 as we continue our journey with James. He has left us bruised and bleeding, but blessed. And, I want to read the first 12 verses of chapter 3. James chapter 3: “My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012

The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Tongue

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 26, 2012

We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life.

Guard Your Tongue June 3, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must control our tongue in order to live a Godly life. Maybe you've heard about the three ministers who went fishing one day, all friends who pastored different churches in the same town. While they ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Member In The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011

Of all the members we have, the tongue boasts of great power. This message offers 4 different types of power which the tongue possesses.

How to Do Life The Most Powerful member in the Church James 3:1-12 * This world is has a deep thirst for power. Governments fall, corporations collapse, organizations explode, & churches implode over this issue of power. Everyone is truly interested in power; who has it and/or can I get it! In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Only You Can Prevent A Fire Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2011

We can prevent many fires by controlling what we say!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How do many fires start? They usually start with a small flame or a small spark. • The fires we recently experienced were most likely started by a small spark. • The one near the fort started from what I was told from a spark from a bulldozer hitting a rock. • It is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ