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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Every Word Matters! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025
     | 767 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

    Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 34:12-14 - Part 5 – The Tongue A Strained Bow - And Depart; Do; Seek; Pursue Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 191 views

    Today we stress the power of the tongue to do evil but it must be controlled. Also, depart from evil and do good. The tongue is troublesome and we spent time looking at the problem. With everything we must be conformed to the image of Christ. Even Christians fear to commit themselves.

    PSALM 34:12-14 - PART 5 – THE TONGUE A STRAINED BOW - AND DEPART; DO; SEEK; PURSUE In our last message in this glorious Psalm we were at the start of the second half of the Psalm. This alphabetic Psalm has 22 verses/stanzas to match the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, but it has two divisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025
     | 833 views

    🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

    “Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    (The Danger Of Having Dynamite In Your Dentures)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Sep 3, 2025
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    THE GOAL OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO MAKE US THE BLOOD BOUGHT SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF GOD AWARE OF THAT THE WORDS THAT COMES OUT OF OUR MOUTH HAS THE POWER TO DAMAGE LIVES OR EVEN DETERMINE LIFE IT`S SELF

    James 3:3-12 (MSG) 3 A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole horse. 4 A small rudder on a huge ship in the hands of a skilled captain sets a course in the face of the strongest winds. 5 A word out of your mouth may seem of no account, but it can accomplish nearly anything—or destroy it! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stupidity: To Grow Or Not To Grow That Is The Question

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    Few acknowledge how important SPIRITUAL GROWTH can be to the family and the church. We tend to accept the spirit of sameness and never focus on growing spiritually.

    STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us start by asking questions: WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? WHERE ARE YOU NOW? WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE? HOW WILL WE GET FROM POINT A TO POINT B AND BEYOND? WILL I HOLD MYSELF ACCOUNTABLE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When I Speak Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 11, 2023
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    This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

    Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#6] WHEN I SPEAK… James 3:1-12 Introduction: Have you ever squeezed too much toothpaste out of the tube and then tried to put it back? It’s impossible to put it back. The words we speak are the same. Once you have said it, it is said. You can't put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
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     | 2,338 views

    Message 6 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    James—Faith & Works Message 6 The Heart of the Matter Text: I think everyone would agree this morning that words matter. And no one probably thinks more about word choice then those who work in marketing. But sometimes, despite their experience and expertise, even marketing professionals miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Are You Fit To Be Tied? Part Ii

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,510 views

    There are so many shocking things happening in our society today that we are continuously getting the "shock treatment.”

    Illus: When hurricane Andrew ripped across Florida, destroying everything in its path, the President sent the National Guard to help the victims of one of the worst tragedies of recent times in our nation. That was bad enough, but the next shock came when national news reported that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
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     | 543 views

    Control Your Tongue, Before It Controls You

    The power of the tongue! Lives have been both lifted and ruined by the tongue. Nations and civilizations have risen and fallen to the tongue. Goodness and mercy have streamed like a gentle river from our speech, but so has a cesspool of filth. The tiny tongue wields a mighty power in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    So, You Want To Teach Or Preach The Word Of God

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 14, 2024
     | 644 views

    Do you have what is needed to preach or teach the word of God? If not, then you need to become well educated.

    So, you want to teach or preach the word of God James 3:1 – 12 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Warning about teaching] 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,929 views

    One of the primary issues addressed in Proverbs is the use of our tongues. In this sermon, we explore the wrong and right uses of the tongue, and discuss how to control the tongue.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about an ancient philosopher named Xanthus who told his servant to go to the market and find the very best thing available to cook for a special dinner for his friends. 1. The philosopher and his guests sat down for the dinner and were treated to four courses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2024
     | 2,028 views

    In this message we look at the universal danger of our tongues, why we need to control our words, and how we can turn them into blessings for others.

    TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As Christians, we have a lot to praise the Lord for! When you first find Jesus, it’s hard to keep your mouth closed about how good God is and about how wonderful it feels to have your sins washed away. 2. Charles Wesley reflected this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    What Makes You Say The Things You Say? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 140 views

    For your character, change your words, and your heart will change.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. For your destiny, change your heart, and your words will change. 2. For your character, change your words, and your heart will change. The Five Most Five Powerful Words ? I love you. ? You are forgiven. ? I pronounce you husband and wife. ? You are hired. ? Yes. B. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bright avatar

    Humility In Serving Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 175 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Humility in Serving” 1 Peter 5:1-5 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guard Your Tongue PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,757 views

    Highlight the power and impact of our words, urging us to exercise self-control in our speech as guided by the Bible.

    Good Morning, Church Family! Today we're going to delve into the truth about our words and the power they carry. We're going to look at what the Bible has to say about the power of the tongue, the consequences of uncontrolled speech, and the blessings of self-control. There's a quote by Mother ...read more

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