Sermons on James 3:5:

A Healthy Mouth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2011

This is week four of our health check series and looks at what a health mouth looks like

This is week five of our Health Check series, and we’ve looked at a Healthy Body, Healthy Appetites and a Healthy Heart and so this week we are looking at “A Healthy Mouth” It really isn’t fair! When I think of Doctors there are a whole slew in the media who come to mind. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 3, 2013

As believers we should learn to use our tongue for God's glory and not for the satisfaction of the flesh.

James 3:1-10 Intro: Words are extremely powerful and the instrument used to release them is powerful also, our tongue. Are you using your words and tongue for God's glory or are you using them for your purpose? In this message, let us see the tongue for what it is, a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Watch What You Say Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2012

Your tongue affects every part of your Christian walk. You must learn to control it.

October 21, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 3:1-12 Subject: Taming the Tongue - James Part 5 Title: Watch What You Say We continue in our study of the Book of James. Today James continues with a topic he began in 1:26, If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Silence Of The Lambs

Contributed by James May on Oct 28, 2012

We are the sheep of God's pasture, but we often have trouble hearing God because of the bleating of our own voices. How often does God say to us, "Before I can speak, or move in your midst, let there be silence among the lambs"?

Silence of the Lambs Sunday, October 21, 2012 By Pastor James May James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

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

Get Your Tongue Under Control

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 10, 2012

We must control our tongue at all times.

GET YOUR TONGUE UNDER CONTROL James 3: 1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2For 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. 3Behold, we put bits in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist