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  • Jim Mooney avatar

    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 61,897 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 11,921 views

    This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.

    HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,233 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,953 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • SCOTT GIPSON avatar

    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

    POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Power Under Control Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,077 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    What Can You Do With Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!

    James 3:1-12 August 1, 1999 “What can you do with your tongue?” Be careful how you use your tongue because . . . 1. your tongue controls other people. (vs. 1-2) child’s games of red light / green light or Simon says 2. your tongue, though small, has great power. (vs. 3-5a) Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Manage Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,514 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 13,354 views

    I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

    THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Groves avatar

    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on May 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    The power of our words & how they are creative or destructive in our life.

    Series Today - The Power of the Tongue (Words) James 3:2- For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, & able also to bridle the whole body. Behold, we put bits in the horses’ mouths, that they may obey us; & we turn about their whole body. Behold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Two Types Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,333 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

    Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Real Wise Guy

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,610 views

    Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

    A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,006 views

    James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

    James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

    Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist