Sermons on our speech: showing 46-60 of 205,583

The Destructive Power Of Unclean Speech. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Words have power, and the Bible warns us about the dangers of unclean speech.

Those who speak with a foul mouth are not only harming others but also inviting darkness and destruction into their own lives. We'll explore the biblical truth about unclean speech and its consequences. The Biblical Warning 1. "But what comes out of the mouth proceeds from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Psalm 19:14, Ezekiel 18:20, Colossians 4:6

Bold Speech

Contributed by Harold Ihua on Jun 15, 2022

He 10:35 Beloved we need to realise that spoken words are very powerful, infact the truth is that we all leave in a world created and upheld by spoken words, as we can see in the creation story Ge 1:3, He 1:3

The bible goes on to tell us Just the way enjoying life or suffering in life is a function of the choices we make, same way enjoying life or suffering in life is a function of the our choices in speech, I.e the choice of the words we speak. With this in mind our text becomes very relevant. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 12:37, Job 22:28-29, Jeremiah 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Speech

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

God doesn't simply forbid swearing falsely, he forbids speaking falsely, which grows out of living falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Noice Speech Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2022

David's speech to Goliath shows his trust in God Almighty that He delivers and saves. We need that same faith and trust in God as we navigate life.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID NOICE SPEECH 1 Samuel 17:45-47 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION… Video of Fictional Pre-Battle Speeches (custom video) (4:56) It is one of the most cinematic forms of storytelling in war and action movies… the ‘pre-battle speech.’ It could be that morale is down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Speech Of Stephen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Wherever God meets His people is a holy place, not just in the Temple or in a Church building.

STEPHEN’S SPEECH. Acts 7. Standing before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council in the Temple of Jerusalem, false witnesses alleged that the Christian deacon Stephen had claimed that ‘Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us’ (Acts 6:14). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

How could anyone ever love someone like Jacob? Is spite of who you are, what you have done right, what you have done wrong, God has not given up on you!

THE BETHEL EXPERIENCE INTRODUCTION: We have studied in detail the ups and downs of the Old Testament family of Isaac, Rebekah, Esau and Jacob. Perhaps we feel fortunate we don’t have the kind of problems they had. Or maybe some of us wish family could have been more like them. I want to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Figures Of Speech

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of one thing to another.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------- FIGURES OF SPEECH WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT FIGURES OF SPEECH. The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. All languages have them. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Farewell Speech Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 27, 2023

In Acts 20, the Apostle Paul gives a farewell speech to the Ephesian elders. What can we learn from this speech?

During his third missionary journey, Paul wanted to meet with Ephesian elders and give a charge to them. However, he did not travel to Ephesus probably because he was warned it would be too dangerous, so he sent messengers and had the Ephesian elders meet him at Miletus. The reason why Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001

How do you tame the tongue?

I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Speech Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to control your tongue

KEY VERSE Prov 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. See also James 3:1-12: “…the tongue is a fire …” Audio is at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godly Speech

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 1, 2014

THE MERITS OF GODLY SPEECH

GODLY SPEECH OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THE MERIT OF GODLY SPEECH OPPOSED TO FALSE SPEECH. INTERPRETATION: PROVERBS 10:31 (NKJV) THE MOUTH OF THE RIGHTEOUS BRINGS FORTH WISDOM, BUT THE PERVERSE TONGUE WILL BE CUT OUT. THE BOOK (PROVERBS 10:31) THE GODLY PERSON GIVES WISE ADVICE, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Speech Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

study in the book of James

Faith in Speech James 3:1-12 I. Your tongue requires control A. Provides tremendous opportunity B. Provides tremendous offense II. Your tongue renders destruction A. A fire B. A beast C. A poison III. Your tongue reflects the heart A. No room for double talk B. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fire Danger: High - James 3:2-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2021

We rarely have adequate conscious awareness of how dangerous our speech really is and the degree of damage that can be done by the forest fires our tongues can start. This message may be a hard one to listen to, but it is full of many crucial warnings. I urge you to give it a listen.

James 3:2 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3 When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Guard Your Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 21:23, Psalm 34:13

Topics: Taming Tongue