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  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 639 ratings
     | 57,305 views

    The words we speak shape our lives and many times the lives of those around us.

    The Power of Words · I love you, youre important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same withouit you, im proud of you, you are irreplacable, will you marry, were having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Coleman avatar

    Hung By The Tongue

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,799 views

    Be careful how you talk

    HUNG BY THE TONGUE James 3:5,6 Mark 15:13,14 Luke 23:21 John 19:5,6 The Tongue: The organ of taste and speech. In addition to its many references to the tongue in a literal sense, the Bible also uses the word tongue for a particular language or dialect. The word tongue also refers to a people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 332 ratings
     | 101,953 views

    This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

    It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Taming Our Tongues Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    We can tame and control so many things, but our tongues, ooh, how difficult that is.

    First Baptist Church September 30, 2001 James 3:1-12 On the September 13th edition of the Christian television program "The 700 Club," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson had the following conversation regarding the terrorist attacks — Falwell said, "The ACLU’s got to take a lot of blame for this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    "The Little Problem” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    This is the first in a series of messages dealing with the importance of our speech as followers of Christ.

    KEEPING MY TONGUE ON THE CUTTING EDGE “The Little Problem” James 3:1-12 ILLUSTRATION: Perhaps you remember some of these ACTUAL descriptions of accidents that were written on insurance claim forms: § “I pulled form the side of the road, glanced at my Mother-In-Law, and headed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Power Of The Spoken Word

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 39,757 views

    A message on the power of the tongue.

    The Power of the Spoken Word The Weight of Your Words in a Conscience-less Society Introduction Okay. Before we get started, let’s agree that we all have the same problem. I don’t want to see anyone elbowing their neighbor, nor do I want anyone to standing up in their chair, pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Taming Of The Tongue

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

    THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    Speech Patterns

    Contributed by James May on May 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    Bridling of the tongue is one of the greatest problems that we face as a Christian.

    SPEECH PATTERNS by Pastor Jim May 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. Everywhere you turn there are voices. Some are voices of encouragement, some are destructive, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,713 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James McCullen avatar

    Adult Language Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    This sermon expounds the truths from this passage of scripture. It shoots an arrow at the use of our tongues. It speaks to the professor’s tongue, the tongue of the populace, and the problem tongue.

    ADULT LANGUAGE James 3:1-12 {1} Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we shall incur a stricter judgment. {2} For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. {3} Now ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,346 views

    This Sermon speaks of the vast power that that small vessel the tongue has over us, along with the help of satan!

    Are You Taming the Beast? James 3:1-12 it seems that in the past several months or even the past year of so that, the news media has really had a hey day with the catholic churches and the Episcopalian Churches. The news has had them in the spotlight, It’s their Job to spread the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Pierced Tongues Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

    INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Tongue's Power Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,249 views

    A sermon on the power of the tongue.

    Sermon for 14 Pent Yr B, 14/09/2003 Based on James 3:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a woman went to Francis of Assisi and confessed that she had been guilty of malicious gossip. She asked him what she could do to be forgiven. Francis ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    Taming A Fiery Tongue

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    The tongue that is itself set on the fire of hell can be tamed and quenched by the refining and sanctifying fire of the Holy Spirit, if we will only allow the Lord to do so.

    Text - James 3:1-12, RSV 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 19,261 views

    The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

    It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist