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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Encouraging Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

    Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    Hung By The Tongue Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    #12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

    Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,437 views

    Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

    Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Harvey avatar

    Raging Wildfires Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

    James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Path To Holiness Starts Here Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.

    THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spiritual Discipline Of Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,028 views

    Silence can help us train our tongue

    Tilling the Soil of the Soul April 2, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Silence James 3:2-12 Have you ever said something that has gotten you in real trouble? In between University and Seminary, I worked at a steel mill in Burlington. My boss was the meanest guy in the plant. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Tame Your Tongue

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,981 views

    Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

    A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

    Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    A Big Little Problem Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,325 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brett Adams avatar

    Bite Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,842 views

    The realities of the significance of your words

    WWJBD? Part 3 – “Bite Your Tongue” James 3:1-12 It’s hard to put toothpaste back into the tube isn’t it? As I read through James chapter 3 over and over this last week looking and listening for where we were supposed to camp today, I really felt after several passes that God made it clear what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Pierced Tongue Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    The changes God wants to see in us.

    Extreme Makeover: Pierced Tongue This morning we’re going to continue our series on Extreme Makeovers, what God would do in each of our lives to help us look more like him and less like the world. We’ve looked at a Broken Heart, Dirty Hands, and having Cross Eyes. This morning we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Loose Lips Sink Ships

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,541 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
     | 2,301 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

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,207 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

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,796 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