Sermons on Pastor Anniversary Speech Examples:

A Charge To The Church (For Pastor Installation)

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Nov 11, 2013

A charge to the church as they install a new pastor in 2013

1 Timothy 2:1-4 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Perverted Preachers, Pastors And Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 24, 2024

. This sermon explores the dangers of perverted preachers, pastors, and priests, and the devastating impact on individuals and communities.

We discover that God has always demanded holiness and moral purity from those who serve in positions of spiritual leadership. Unfortunately, throughout history, some preachers and priests have failed to meet this standard, engaging in perverted and sinful behaviour. Let us confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:11, Matthew 23:25

(Embrace The Gift Of) One Entrusted To Guide Souls Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2024

(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024

(Embrace the Gift of) One Entrusted to Guide Souls Series: Navigating New Seasons Brad Bailey – June 2, 2024 Intro Concluding series... Navigating New Seasons... allowing God to speak to us about navigating seasons of change in life... and particularly the transition at hand for the Westside ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Negative Speech Can Have Devastating Consequences Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 27, 2025

When we speak negative, destructive words, we unleash a toxic force that can bring harm and devastation into our lives.

In the book of Proverbs, Solomon writes, "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits" (Proverbs 18:21). This verse highlights the profound impact of our words on ourselves and those around us. When we speak negative, destructive words, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 18:21

The Devil Goes To Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008

Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012

Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dynamite In Our Mouths Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 19, 2013

Taming our tongues

We have dynamite in our mouths. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. You may have heard children yelling that to one another across the school yard. I’ve even said it myself. But you know the longer I’ve lived my life the more I see that this saying is a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Language And Power Of Silence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 21, 2023

Words are often considered as an effective means of communication between two or more people.

Karen Marie Moning, an American author once remarked: “Words can be twisted into any shape. Promises can be made to lull the heart and seduce the soul. In the final analysis, words mean nothing. They are labels we give things in an effort to wrap our puny little brains around their underlying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:26, Psalm 141:3, Exodus 14:14

The Most Successful Christians Control Their T.o.n.g.u.e. Series

Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 20, 2024

If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one by controlling your tongue.

SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANS If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 The most successful ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

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

Watch Your Mouth (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Did you see something new in God’s word this past week? See a familiar passage with new eyes? See the same passage more than once in last week, from different sources?

Superbowl 37 FedEx commercial spoof of Castaway. If you recall, Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert for years. The commercial portrayed a frazzled Hanks in the movie. The FedEx employee goes to door of suburban home, package in hand. Lady answers ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 11:13, James 3:1-12

Watch Your Mouth (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

We are in part two of our three part series titled “Watch your mouth”.

Just a quick recap of part 1 Our passage of examination is James 3:1-12. We covered James 3:1–3 “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Evidence Speak For Itself

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jul 6, 2025

“In this season, don’t speak—let the evidence speak. Your fruit is your defense.”

Let the Evidence Speak for Itself Theme: Vindication, divine strategy, grace over defense, courtroom of Heaven 📖 PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS: • Exodus 14:13–14 (NIV) “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Lord will fight for you; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14, Luke 21:13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ