Sermons on Muzzle The Mouth Of The Ox:

God's Sword, The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 16, 2011

From the mouth of my 9 year old son who made the statement as he saw the huge Cross of Jesus Christ in Groom Texas. "Dad, that cross looks like a huge sword that God took from heaven and drove into the earth" These words inspired me to meditate and thin

2011.07.31.Sermon.Cross and Sword The Message of the Cross *** In 2000, we drove across the country from Maryland to California and back. On our return, we blew past this Great Big Cross along the highway in Texas. By the time we saw the exit, we had passed it and continued our journey home. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking Against Another In The Church Hurts Everyone

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood ..

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. - Ephesians 4:29 Just a few verses before Paul the Apostle says, "put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tamed Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

The Bible says a great deal about the tongue. David prayed for the Lord to set a watch and keep the door of his lips. The writer of Proverbs declared that the hypocrite with his mouth destroyed his neighbor. Jesus warned about judgment regarding use of the tongue (Matt. 12:36–37).

The Tamed Tongue Scripture: James 3:1–12, especially verses 8–10 No man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Need Bit & Bridle?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2022

Imagine for a moment what it would feel like to be a horse and have a bit put in your mouth and a bridle put around your head! Yet God says in this passage that He will resort to something like that if you won’t listen to Him, so that you will find the way of salvation.

“DO YOU NEED BIT & BRIDLE?” Ps. 32:8-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. 2. "Johnny," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Right To Remain Silent Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2024

Jesus was faced with numerous unfair and unjust accusations and trials... and yet He never responded to those. Why was He silent, and what can that mean to us?

OPEN: One day my dad was driving down the road a little over the speed limit. He was going about 65 in a 55 mph zone… and then he saw some lights flashing in his rearview mirror. Dad was resigned to the fact he’d have to pay a speeding ticket (after all, he was going 65) and when the policeman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Move From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of exceeding your gifts, your physical energies or your family’s ability to cope with extra attention. Moses struggled with such fears until the Lord spoke to him saying, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him

Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Sticky Fingers

Contributed by Scott Ridout on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

Everything we think, say and do flows out of our hearts. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 The second big monster is GREED. Greed says, “I owe me”. Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Chamber Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

What Lies Beneath The Hidden Chamber Matthew 15:16-20; Proverbs 4:23 What is the difference between a moralist and a Christian? A moralist follows rules. A Christian follows Jesus. 16"Are you still so dull?" Jesus asked them. 17"Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shadows Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

What Lies Beneath The Shadows 1 John 1:5-10; James 5:16 Everything we think, say and do flows out of our hearts. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 The first big monster is GUILT. Guilt says, “I owe you”. 5This is the message we have heard from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Is Contagious Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The fastest way to get infected with the spirit of Christmas is to start praising God for what He has done for you through His Son. This sort of praise is very contagious. If you let it start coming out of your mouth, before you know it, it has infected your heart.

Celestine Sibley tells of her father saying to her mother one grayish December morning, "the lumber business is going badly. It looks like a poor Christmas this year." She cried out, "A poor Christmas-shame on you! There is no such thing as a poor Christmas! Times can be hard and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A Diet That Really Works! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 3, 2010

Jesus talks about God giving us our daily bread but then fasting. He also says we "do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” I know this to be true. When I have fasted it has helped me to hear from God.

Matthew 6 - Part 5 – A DIET THAT REALLY WORKS! I bought some new bathroom scales recently, but I don’t like them. They tell you about your body fat ratio, and a number of other things, to help you determine not only what weight you are but how fit and healthy you are. They told me that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Do we believe that we are the hands-feet-arms-mouth-body-wallet-ride-smile-kind word-gentle touch-shelter provider-etc.-etc of Jesus Christ now that He is in heaven? Then how should we respond when we see a need? Mull this over as we continue.

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. Compassion is time consuming.” What we are going to talk about today is compassion – godly, Christ-like compassion. Compassion in the midst of our own wants, our own needs, our own limitations. Compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Graceful Lips: Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

So many people utter unguarded words which lands them into trouble. The mouth is so powerful that it can start war among nations and countries. Blasphemies, heresies, wrong preaching, even wrong construction of tenses, may pull a man down and even his entire family or countries to the ground.

Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore, God hath blessed thee forever. (KJV) Psalms 45:2 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of lips the king shall be his friend. (KJV) Proverbs 22:11 Preamble I was in a gathering of Christian friends, youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:2, Proverbs 22:11, 1 Timothy 1:18-20, 2 Timothy 2:15-17, Isaiah 3:10, 2 Samuel 1:1-16, Luke 23:39-43, 1 Samuel 15:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What You Confess You Will Posses - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010

• For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what

Introduction • For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what you get. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Reversal

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

The God we serve is a God of supernatural reversals. He turns the tide, breaks protocols, overrides verdicts, and brings life out of death. The same mouth that said, “Set your house in order,” also said, “I have added to your days.” There is no situation too far gone that He cannot reverse.

SUPERNATURAL REVERSAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 20:1-11, Joel 2:25, Psalm 126:1-6, John 11:38-44, Esther 9:1 INTRODUCTION: Life can bring moments when situations appear final—when death, shame, delay, or defeat seems inevitable. But we serve a God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God