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  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

    Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    The Power Of An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    We have the power in our tongue to build people up or tear them down. Let’s use that power for the good and discover the tremendous power of encouragement

    The Power of an Encouraging Word Do you remember that old cowboy song called “Home on the Range”? One of the lines says, “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word.” What a powerful statement that is if you really think about it. Imagine what life would be like without discouraging words. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,820 views

    One of the hardest things to do, but what is needed for a believer to grow and be a disciple of Christ

    Taming the tongue James chapter 3:1-12 Introduction- Sermon this morning is titled “taming the tongue” That is a oxymoron. Oxymoron is words together that are contradictory to each other. Example: Clearly misunderstood, Awful good, Found missing, Small crowd. Tame tongue would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Most Powerful Member In The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Only You Can Prevent A Fire Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
     | 6,884 views

    Wild beasts can be tamed, but not the human tongue. That is, it cannot be tamed except the Spirit of God do it. The Lord has used this sermon to help our people to season their speech with grace. My outline, developed years ago, is the same as an outline

    T-H-I-N-K Before You Speak Calvary Baptist Church 5/29/2011 Matthew 16:23; James 3:1-12 et. al. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16:23, Peter stands in front of Jesus. Peter, as always, had something to say. Jesus then said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Satan wasn’t standing there, at least not in the flesh. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Of Gossip

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 15, 2017
     | 11,440 views

    Gossip has always been a problem in the church. we read about it in several places in the old testament and the new. This sermon I address the calamity of Gossip and the cure for Gossip.

    The Sin of Gossip [Play video] Introduction:  Whether its formal meetings, dinner table discussions, or late night phone calls; gossip has always been a problem in the church.  I saw a cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    Controlling The Tongue

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 31,115 views

    Sermon from James 3:1-12

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Counsel Concerning Control Of The Tongue" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,538 views

    James tells us how control of our tongue is an important indicator of our walk of faith.

    Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the conserving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Taming The Tongue" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,471 views

    Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not?

    “Taming the Tongue” James 3:1-12 Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not? If I were to ask you what is the most hurtful thing anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Speak Life / Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 7, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
     | 38,503 views

    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

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Controlling The Tiny Terror

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015
     | 4,013 views

    This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

    Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016
     | 4,267 views

    People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

    Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Owens avatar

    Speak Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016
     | 26,262 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Durham avatar

    Three Little Words

    Contributed by George Durham on Jul 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    The Power of Words for good or evil

    THE POWER OF THREE LITTLE WORDS James3:1-12; Psalms 19:14 May these words of my mouth & this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. SPEECH IS A POWERFUL THING. What you can do with your mouth is More ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist