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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Merger Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
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     | 2,348 views

    There should be no separation between speech and life.

    I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
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     | 54,940 views

    Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

    1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Troublemaker

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    A message on the problems we have with our tongue.

    THE GREAT TROUBLEMAKER James 3:1-2 INTRO: If this message is preached on Sunday night, announce that morning that you are going to expose the greatest troublemaker in the church that night. Probably the greatest offender of our body is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Devil Goes To Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

    JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Poole avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 6,115 views

    The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

    A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Cursing & Cussin'" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    First sermon in a series of the use and abuse of the tongue.

    Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the con¬serving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Small But Powerful Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
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    The power that lies in our tongue. it could destroy or build lives

    TOPIC: SMALL BUT POWERFUL Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: Ano Ang pinakamabigat na tinapay? Hopia! Ano ang isa sa pinakamakamandag na hayop? (ILL. Most Potent Venom – A scientist has found out that poison from the skin of a tiny South American tree frog is far more toxic than any other known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Out of the mouth come words of life and death; blessing and cursing. We must allow God to give us the grace to bridle our tongue.

    The Untamed Tongue, James 3:1-12 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, my commanding officer was a Warrant officer who stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of mostly muscle. At the time I had just started back to college and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encouraging Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,461 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

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    The Tongue Can Make Or Break You Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    #11 in the Book of James Series begins a discourse on controlling the tongue.

    11 The Tongue Can Make or Break You Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There’s one little part of the body that all of us have a hard time controlling and that’s the tongue. That one little muscle is responsible for much grief in the world, and it has been the culprit behind many failed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hung By The Tongue Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,486 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
     | 2,278 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

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Bite Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,952 views

    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.

    I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Destroy Your Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,929 views

    Christians may unconsciously destroy their church. Often, they perform this nefarious deed with the best of intentions. James warns us to review our actions and our attitudes so that we will not destroy our church or dishonour the Lord.

    JAMES 3:1-12 HOW TO DESTROY YOUR CHURCH “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    "No human being can tame the tongue." Now, that is a sobering thought! James confronts us as believers, calling us to account for our speech. The message reviews the destructive power of the tongue, with encouragement to change how we often speak.

    JAMES 3:1-12 THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE MAN EVER CREATED “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist