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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spiritual Discipline Of Silence Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,965 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

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    The tongue has been given the title strongest muscle in the Body! Why then don’t we have the "strength" to control it?

    Taming The Tongue The tongue of the human body is a very specialized organ. It is used for two distinct purposes. One is for eating. In eating the tongue is used in tasting as well as (did you know digestion). In digestion the tongue crushes food against the mouth, and also moves the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming Of The Tongue

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
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    It is very acceptable for folks to be satisfied with who they are. We often here the phrase, “Awe, just be yourself…”

    Text: James 3:1 thru 10 - NIV Prayer: For a moment, look at verse 2. There is reference here of a “perfect man”. When I see the word perfect used in the Bible, I always want to know what it might mean for me to be a “perfect man”. Could I ever meet anyone who the Lord would consider to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Extreme Makeover: Pierced Tongue Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    God wants to give us a makeover with a pierced tongue, a tongue that God has changed so that it conforms to his pattern of beauty and purpose.

    Some of you probably grew up with beef tongue as a part of your menu. My mother sometimes served it boiled or stewed and sometimes pickled. I read about a certain master who ordered his servant to buy the best food he could get to provide for a meal for the entertainment of his friends. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rickey Broach avatar

    How Important Are Our Words

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    There is a cry for revival in the land. I for one believe that God is wanting to answer that call. God is calling the church to a higher place in him to do so and that requires more of us. Our words play an inportant role in our walk with God in these las

    HOW IMPORTANT ARE OUR WORDS? JAMES 3: 1-13 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Communication In Marriage – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,408 views

    Young married couples should begin their life together by keeping open, at all costs, the lines of communication. However, it often happens that communication lines are down.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Taming Of The Tongue

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,050 views

    The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

    THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Speech Patterns

    Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    Bridling of the tongue is one of the greatest problems that we face as a Christian.

    SPEECH PATTERNS by Pastor Jim May The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, but how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others. Everywhere you turn there are voices. Some are voices of encouragement, some are destructive, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adult Language Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,338 views

    This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

    ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

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    Small But Mighty Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    This is the seventh in a series of sermons working through the book of James. This one focuses on the power of the tonuge, and the words we speak into the lives of others.

    (To draw the attention of the congregation at the start of this sermon, we conducted an old fashioned soda taste taste with two adults in attendance. They were provided four unmarked sodas, and asked to identify the correct one - Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Meijer. Seemed to really get everyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,400 views

    Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

    The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,997 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
     | 7,487 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

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    Are You Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    This Sermon speaks of the vast power that that small vessel the tongue has over us, along with the help of satan!

    Are You Taming the Beast? James 3:1-12 it seems that in the past several months or even the past year of so that, the news media has really had a hey day with the catholic churches and the Episcopalian Churches. The news has had them in the spotlight, It’s their Job to spread the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal