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  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Powerful Words Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009
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    Part 5 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

    To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: Powerful Words I hate you -- you disgust me -- I wish you had never been born -- I wish ...read more

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009
     | 4,197 views

    Part 6 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

    To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: Powerful Words • Words indicate our direction • Words create or destroy life in ...read more

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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tameless Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 41,078 views

    Since each of you will spend ten years of your life talking - it is of utmost importance that we submit our tongues to Christ and give Him control over their use

    JAMES 3:7-12 NATURAL MAN’S TAMELESS TONGUE [Psalm 140 / Mt. 12: 33-37] If you have been to a circus, you have likely seen some impressive animal acts. A trainer enters a large cage filled with lions and tigers, putting them though routines that include jumping through hoops of fire. Bears ride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue - The Rudders Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    James considers the tongue significant because: 1. OUR TONGUES CAN DIRECT OUR LIVES (vs. 2-4) 2. OUR TONGUES CAN DESTROY OUR LIVES (vs.6) 3. OUR TONGUES CAN DISPLAY OUR LIVES (vs. 9-12)

    “TAMING THE TONGUE” “the rudder of our lives” James 3:2-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Illustration: Recently I made a trip to Wal-Mart, after having finished shopping and as I was walking to my car in a large parking lot I heard something that inspired this sermon. In the few moments it took me ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    James in chapter 3, makes the point that the tongue is a great destroyer in the church, if not controlled. And at the same time can be a great builder as well, if used with Godly wisdom.

    Are You Burning or Building the Kingdom? James 3:1-12 Intro One of the greatest things about our society is that we are a people that like to build, especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. You only have to look into the “Geniuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tongue Full Of Poison Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 6,330 views

    Oh that we would learn to tame the tongue!

    “Tongue Full of Poison” James 3:1-12 Introduction At a national spelling contest in Washington an incident occurred that made me feel good—and made me wonder. In the fourth round of the contest, Rosalie Elliot, then an eleven-year-old from South Carolina, was asked to spell avowal. In her soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tongue Taming Challenges

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 12, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
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    Ordinary Proper 19: We face an uphill battle as we consider the challenge of getting our tongue - our speech - under control. But that is precisely what St. James exhorts us to do!

    Words matter - they matter a lot. In order to uncover the processes that destroy unions, marital researchers studied couples over the course of years, and even decades, and retraced the star-crossed steps of those who had split up back to their wedding day. What they discovered is unsettling. None ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Using Your Tongue For Good

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,325 views

    God has given us a wonderful gift of a tongue. Unfortunately without God’s influence it is used for evil...this sermon explores how God influences our tongue to be used for good.

    Many years ago in a Scottish village a man shared stories that he had heard about another man. He didn’t care to check that what passed his lips were true. When the story got around the village, it utterly destroyed the other man. His family, his job and his integrity were all devastated by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stewardship Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,154 views

    Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

    Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Discerning True Wisdom (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    Sermon explores question: How can we discern godly wisdom & distinguish it from the counterfeit?

    Discerning True Wisdom (I) James 3:13-18 7-13-08 Intro As background for our message this morning, I want to begin by reading a crucial bit of advice. What is the most important thing in life? What are you pursuing in life? I have known some people who spend most of their time and energy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Discerning True Wisdom (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,586 views

    Characteristics of godly wisdom are examined.

    Discerning True Wisdom (II) James 3:17 7-20-08 Introduction Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is the principle thing: Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” If wisdom is to be our principle pursuit in life we need to know exactly what the Scripture is talking about when it tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Words That Heal And Words That Hurt

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 21,854 views

    The words we use in our conversation say a lot about our character. Jesus said, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Matthew 12:34b NLT

    Words that Hurt and Words that Heal Matthew 12:33-37 James 3:1-12 Why is it that we have such a struggle with being totally open and honest? We tend to blend in with most Americans in telling little white lies and fibs. Here are some well know fibs: The check is in the mail. I’ll start my diet ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James 3 Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,844 views

    This series dwells on viewing the book of James in its full context. This entire series is available as an ebook for the ipad via Itunes or for the Nook via Barnes & Noble’s website for the nominal fee of $4.95. A Conversational commentary

    CHAPTER THREE 3:1-12 Superior Faith Controls the Tongue As chapter three opens, James warns that very of his readers should aspire to the office of teacher because teachers are judged on a higher standard. Of course, by teachers he literally means those who want power within the church. They want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sidestepping Landmines

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,182 views

    There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

    Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Destroy Your Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 18, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,265 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