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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012
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    Looks at the damage caused by the tongue and how to control it.

    TAMING THE TONGUE 2/12 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Can Hurt Or Heal

    Contributed by John Quigley on Sep 14, 2012
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    Showing how Christian people can be hurtful with their words or helpful.

    Jas 3:1-12 NKJV My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (2) For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. (3) Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Teach The Gospel

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 16, 2012
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    Christians aren't called to teach to the world, because the world is essentially unteachable. However, we can reach the world through our witness, the authentic living of a Christ-like life.

    Who here is a teacher? St. James tells us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers…because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (Jas. 3:1). Who presumes to be one? Anyone want to be judged? Nodody? Well, I guess that, to escape any additional judgment ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012
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    Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Silent Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013
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    This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

    Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Dynamite In Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 19, 2013
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    Taming our tongues

    We have dynamite in our mouths. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. You may have heard children yelling that to one another across the school yard. I’ve even said it myself. But you know the longer I’ve lived my life the more I see that this saying is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangerous Digit

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 9, 2013
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    A sermon on how we can overcome and conquer the sin of gossip.

    "The Dangerous Digit" James 3:1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For 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. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
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    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James Three Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/14/2012 How many of you have ever said something and, the moment the words left your mouth, you knew you shouldn’t have said it? If I had a nickel for every time I said something stupid… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Power Of Our Words Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 27, 2014
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    Our words reveal what our heart contains, so listen carefully to yourself to see whether or not your faith is real.

    Consider this short poem entitled “Power of Words:” A careless word may kindle strife A cruel word may wreak a life A bitter word may hate instill A brutal word may smite and kill A gracious word may smooth the way A joyous word may light the day A timely word may lessen stress A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tests For The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014
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    Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

    Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh Be Careful Little Tongues What You Say!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jun 6, 2014
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    The control of of the tongue is the vital to the health and well being of the whole man, and what we say should not be treated lightly. With the Holy Spirit in control, our words can bring healing, health and life, rather death and destruction!

    Little insignificant-looking things affect big things Insignificant, seemingly harmless things, can cause great destruction and damage. Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Mouth worries does not remain in the mouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Watch What You Say Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2012
     | 13,646 views

    Your tongue affects every part of your Christian walk. You must learn to control it.

    October 21, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 3:1-12 Subject: Taming the Tongue - James Part 5 Title: Watch What You Say We continue in our study of the Book of James. Today James continues with a topic he began in 1:26, If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Silence Of The Lambs

    Contributed by James May on Oct 28, 2012
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    We are the sheep of God's pasture, but we often have trouble hearing God because of the bleating of our own voices. How often does God say to us, "Before I can speak, or move in your midst, let there be silence among the lambs"?

    Silence of the Lambs Sunday, October 21, 2012 By Pastor James May James 3:5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 3, 2013
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    As believers we should learn to use our tongue for God's glory and not for the satisfaction of the flesh.

    James 3:1-10 Intro: Words are extremely powerful and the instrument used to release them is powerful also, our tongue. Are you using your words and tongue for God's glory or are you using them for your purpose? In this message, let us see the tongue for what it is, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Controlling The Tongue

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017
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     | 30,909 views

    Sermon from James 3:1-12

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist