Sermons on James 3:3:

How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001

One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

The dangers of unChristian speech

THE TONGUE IS A DANGEROUS WEAPON © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: James 3:1-12 n In 1899 four newspaper reporters from Denver, Colorado, set out to tear down the Great Wall of China. They almost succeeded. Literally. The four met by chance one Saturday night, in a Denver railway depot. Al ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Your Words Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue.

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue. Intro.: 1. Illust. General Robt. E. Lee was once asked what he thought of a fellow officer in the Confederate Army--an officer who had made some mean-spirited remarks about him. Lee thought for a moment, then rated him as being very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. I have found our journey through the book of James to be a personal challenge. For the focus has been on Christian maturity. I have been challenged as to whether or not I am a mature Christian. My attitudes, my words, my actions and my lack of actions have been examined. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Fire From Hell

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Sticks And Stones..."

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002

This sermon reveals the true power of our words and our responsibility as Christians to choose them wisely.

“Sticks and Stones...” There is a familiar old saying that we’ve all heard, it goes like this; “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” Now, this is a response that probably everyone in this room today has uttered in the wake of some terrible barrage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37, James 3:2-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 10, 2001

#5 in a series through James James Chapter 3

Are you burning or building the Kingdom? James 3:1-18 One of the greatest things about out society is that we are a people who build. Especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. If someone else builds a big stadium, another city will ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 13, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. James 3:18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace. Peacemakers are continua

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And The Tongue

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain. A careful follower of his belief. This is a religious person. Religion is translated Religion and Worshipping.

The Christian and the Tongue By Pastor CG 1. The Mark Of Perfection. (James 1:26; 3:1-12; Proverbs 12:18; 13:3; 15:4; 18:8, 21; Luke 6:45; 1 Peter 3:10; Romans 3:13) James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

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 this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Manage Our Mouths Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002

I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power Under Control Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001

Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist