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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 5,495 views

    From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

    1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrender

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 26, 2019
     | 5,286 views

    This series looks at the various things we have to surrender as Christians.

    Last week I told you about the best summer job I ever had, and it was working on a ocean going salvage tugboat that went to the North Pole in 1981. But I had my first summer job at sea when I was fifteen and for the first two summers of my high school years I worked on Tugboats. Between grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 13,126 views

    To become mature follower of Jesus we need to learn to watch what we say.

    TAMING THE TONGUE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Piccard and Richard Conniff writes in National Geographic that on January 12, 1997, two Swiss men, Bertrand Piccard and Wim Verstraeten, set out to be the first to CIRCLE THE EARTH in a balloon. Their aircraft was called the Breitling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Misusing Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2019
     | 7,486 views

    This message serves as instruction for any who struggle with using foul or off-colored language.

    Chapter 3 begins a new discussion. The first two chapters of James have been about trials and temptations and how we can overcome them. These trials and temptations are common to everyone. We all have things that cause us to walk through a valley in life. We are all tempted from time to time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Faith Displayed In Your Conversations

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024
     | 1,343 views

    I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.

    Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,198 views

    Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

    Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Our Troublesome Tongues

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,405 views

    As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

    Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024
     | 3,007 views

    James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

    There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Speaking Life: The Divine Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we truly grasp the depth of that power? Do we recognize that every word we speak carries the potential to either glorify God or grieve Him?

    Speaking Life: The Divine Power of Our Words Introduction: Today, we are going to revisit a topic that is both simple and profound: the power of our words. As Christians, we understand that words matter. They hold immense power in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. But do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024
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     | 1,240 views

    From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

    This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Tongue: Good Or Evil Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,094 views

    A hard look through the book of James

    The No Spin Zone James 3:1-18 September 29, 2024 Tell me which of these was not a tabloid headline - - - - A headless body was found in a topless bar. A werewolf was captured in London. A bat child was found in a cave. An alien Bible was found and they worship Oprah! Computer virus spreads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,398 views

    Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

    James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KUNNIL WILSON avatar

    Sin With The Tongue – Part 1

    Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Oct 7, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 759 views

    The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell

    For many of God's children there is no progress, no forward state, in their spiritual life and in their earthly life, but dryness, weariness, and decay. Thinking about what is the reason, it is not possible to find that reason. But God is in grace to speak on the subject of man's tongue, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Duane Wente avatar

    Words Of Kindness, Acts Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 20, 2024
     | 1,250 views

    Kindness and compassion are essential for living out our faith in today’s divided world. We are called to reflect God’s heart through our actions and words, promoting healing where division exists. By choosing kindness, we demonstrate the love of Christ to a world desperately in need of hope.

    ### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kindness and Service — Church Fuel Video Transcript: “We need to be kind. We need to be a light. An act of kindness can have great impact. Kindness allows others to feel God’s grace through us. Let’s treat others as we would want to be treated. Be loving. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Power Of A Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,415 views

    Proverbs 15:23 - explore the power of timely words and how, through God's wisdom, we can speak life into others' lives.

    Transformed by Truth: The Power of a Timely Word - Proverbs 15:23 Introduction: A Word in Season Words hold immense power. Proverbs 15:23 (NLT) tells us, “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” Today, we’re going to explore the power of timely ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal