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  • Terry Owens avatar

    Hung By The Tongue

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    It does matter what you say, so don’t be hung by the tongue.

    How many of you have ever had foot in mouth disease? While at the hospital I was teasing the anesthesiologist when he came in to see Brother Crider, I told him I had foot in mouth disease, every time I opened my mouth, my foot seemed to end up in it. Have you ever been hung by the tongue? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Winters avatar

    Choose To Belong

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
     | 2,860 views

    tALK LIKE WE BELONG TO jESUS

    Choose To Belong Bond-Servant=choose to become a servant Connected to Jesus Quit trying to jerk His chain He controls the chains if we have in fact bound ourselves to Him Speak like you belong to God! Proverbs 18:6-7 6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 86,785 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Mastering Communication

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    The late Johnny Carson said, “If love is a dream, marriage is the alarm clock! If marriages are made in heaven, so is thunder and lightning!” No matter who you are in this life, communications has its challenges!

    Mastering Communication Proverbs 18:21 This sermon is dedicated to people who are married, those who want to get married and those who are sorry they ever got married! I’ve heard it said that marriages has 3 phases…lust rust and dust and you don’t need Dr. Phil to tell you which one you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tex Cox avatar

    Who Controls You?

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    You know, my Mama used to tell me, “Tex, if you don’t have anything nice to say – then don’t say anything at all!”

    The preacher came to call the other day. He said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter. I told him, "Oh I do it all the time. No matter where I am - - in the kitchen, upstairs, in the living room, or in the garage, I ask myself, "Now, what am I here after?" Will you bow with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Open Your Big Mouth

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,463 views

    A message on the power of your words and using them for your benefit.

    Open Your Big Mouth Speaking Your World Into Existence 3/31/04 I. Introduction Michelangelo is considered one of the greatest Renaissance painters and sculptors. In talking about his sculpting, he said that he never created his great works; he discovered them. He said he uncovered them. Using his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Keeping The Lines Of Communication Open Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,957 views

    A compilation of verses from Proverbs addressing the importance of communication in the home.

    KEEPING THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN The story is told of a couple who lived in upstate New York, who decided to move to Florida to get away from the cold weather. The husband left a bit early and drove down with their stuff while the wife was finishing up things in New York. When he arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Samuel Malave avatar

    El Poder De La Lengua

    Contributed by Samuel Malave on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 183,999 views

    Lo que tu hablas tiene el poder de construir o destruir. Aprendamos a hablar para ser bendecidos. Las 10 clases de lenguas diferentes.

    TEMA: EL PODER DE LA LENGUA Registro Biblico: Proverbios 18:20-24////Lucas 6:45 Introducción: ¿Sabias tu que cada palabra que sale por tu boca tiene tal poder que con ella puedes traer bendición ó maldición? Puedes edificar o destruir. ¿Sabias tambien que cada palabra que sale port u boca ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Harnessing The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,224 views

    We should seek to harness the tongue because: (1) It has great power to do good and evil (2) Our speech reveals our heart (3) It glorifies God.

    In last week’s message, I gave four reasons why it can be a spiritually beneficial practice for us to make and keep resolutions. They stimulate us to think about what it means to be godly; what it means to be conformed to the image of Christ. They express our faith in God’s promises to transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,416 views

    Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Doug Morrell avatar

    You Are Accepted

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,198 views

    The reason we think and many times say such terrible things about others is that we do not truly accept that we are accepted. We are haunted by guilt because we have never accepted and forgiven ourselves.

    Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Or so we have been told. However, the Bible tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). God also tells us that only wholesome talk should come from our mouths and that we should encourage one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    In Spite Of It All

    Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,029 views

    In spite of all that Satan or man can do to destroy you, Jesus has the power to deliver and set free. Many of God’s people have a wounded spirit and need Jesus’ delivering power.

    IN SPITE OF IT ALL By Pastor Jim May I know that his is the Christmas Season and that most ministers, during this time of the year, will focus on the story of the birth of Christ. Perhaps that will be the message subject for Christmas Day, but today I want to talk to you more about the things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Juan Lane avatar

    Lift Your Gift

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,778 views

    Many of us are trying to lift our situations when we only need to lift our gift

    Lift Your Gift Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 18:16 (KJV) Proverbs 18:16 A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. Many of us are under the impression that we need to lift our way out of our situation but if we just lift our gift then our situation will become God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Brick Method (Communication)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,293 views

    Every day we ought to be growing more like Christ. And when we look at the life of Christ we see that He always spoke the plain truth, He always loved people. If we are to be about the business of building up the Church then we must be about the busines

    “The Brick Method” Proverbs 18:21 Introduction When I was a young Marine Sergeant, stationed in Yuma Arizona, I worked for a Warrant Officer named, Chris Cox. Now, Warrant officer Cox stood about 6ft 4 inches and weighed just shy of three hundred pounds of solid muscle. At the time I had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Words We Speak : It Is A Matter Of Life Or Death

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 56,377 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WORDS WE SPEAK WHICH CAN EITHER BRING US LIFE AND BLESSING OR DEATH AND CURSES . IT HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF EVERY WORD THAT WE SPEAK AND HOW IT CAN AFFECT OUR LIVES.

    THE WORDS WE SPEAK : IT IS A MATTER OF LIFE OR DEATH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. YOUR WORDS DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY 2. THE WORD OF GOD HAS CREATIVE POWER 3. WE MUST BOLDLY SPEAK THE PROMISES OF GOD BY FAITH 4. POSITIVE WORDS BRING HEALTH AND HAPPINESS 5. PARENTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal