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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 55,354 views

    Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

    1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Encouraging Words Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,758 views

    Shows the importance of encouraging words in the family. This includes things said and unsaid.

    Encouraging Words Theme: To show the importance of using encouraging words in the family. Text: James 3:3-6 Introduction James here speaks of the power of the tongue. Whereas a small bridle controls a horse and a small rudder controls a ship it is no surprise that a small tongue, a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    The Tongue Can Make Or Break You Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    #11 in the Book of James Series begins a discourse on controlling the tongue.

    11 The Tongue Can Make or Break You Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There’s one little part of the body that all of us have a hard time controlling and that’s the tongue. That one little muscle is responsible for much grief in the world, and it has been the culprit behind many failed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hung By The Tongue Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,869 views

    #12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

    Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Tame Your Tongue

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,002 views

    Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

    A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Untamable Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,448 views

    The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

    Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    The Tongue

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,119 views

    We all need a new tongue. One that lifts up the Name of Jesus and doesn’t lie or gossip.

    The Battle of the Tongue Pastor Jamie Wright * May 2, 2007* Wed Night Controlling our tongue is one of the toughest battles we will face in our spiritual lives. Our words and our speech are to be glorifying to God and used to build up those around us. It doesn’t take people long to get a feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Merger Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,631 views

    There should be no separation between speech and life.

    I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Talking Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

    Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 35,819 views

    James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    4 of 5 on home and family. This message is on the importance of controlling the tongue. The empahasis is on how choose carefully what you say.

    Heaven Help the Home The Power of Words People will be rewarded for what they say; they will be rewarded by how they speak. What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded. Proverbs 18:20 This morning we speak of the power of words and the critical importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Taming Your Tongue Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,425 views

    Sometimes we say things that we really don’t mean to say. Sometimes we are downright mean in our speech. James outlines four critical truths about taming your tongue in James 3:1-12.

    Scripture An elderly man had serious hearing problems for a number of years. His family tried again and again to convince him to get a hearing aid. Finally he relented. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed him to hear 100 percent. A month later he went back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,472 views

    Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

    The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    James tells us the mature person is able to bridle his tongue.

    Holiness and the Tongue Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: In 1994, a tabloid that you can purchase while standing in line at any local grocery store ran the headline "Killer Bug Ate My Face." Although the reporting was intentionally sensational, the story was based on seven real cases of invasive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harvey avatar

    Raging Wildfires Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

    James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist