Sermons on Santiago 3:4:

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010

Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The secret to victory...any victory, is closeness with Jesus...knowing Him...drawing near to His presence will reveal what is in our hearts. The reason many Christians continue to gossip and slander is because they never really have been close to Christ.

LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS JAMES 3:1 12 Last week I spoke to you about the thoughts that come into our minds and how we can hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs if we don't begin to learn to think Scripturally. We have to be very careful about our thought life. I also printed Philippians 4:8 on the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

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

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

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

The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mouth Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James talks about the many reasons we should control our speech.

MANAGING YOUR MOUTH! James 3:1-12 1. Illus. of Mom and cell phone • On way to Gatlinburg decided to make a call to her new daughter-in-law. • Got the answering machine, so she left a short message. • After she hung up the cell phone, she started giving daughter-in-law “down the country” to my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Sweeter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 12, 2008

Words are powerful!

DVD Mini-Movie: The Power of Words (worshiphousemedia.com) Title: Speak Sweeter Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: Words are powerful… Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buttons And Zippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Sometimes people seem to know your sensitivity to a topic or issue and can and will take advantage of it in order to get you to pop your button. Do you know anyone like this? Maybe you are good at getting someone else to pop their buttons.

Buttons and Zippers James Chapter 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Watching Your Words Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 13, 2010

God wants our words to be a source of blessing to Him and to those around us.

Watching Your Words James 3:1-12 Intro: James has already mentioned the need to watch what we say. In the first chapter of James he said James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Also, James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Watch your tongue!

TAMING THE TONGUE Jas 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. The cost of being a teacher? You will be judged more strictly. Those who are in positions of authority will be judged more strictly. This is a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Receive New Wine In 09: Tame The Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2009

The wild thing which needs tamed in the church is the reckless use of our tongues toward others. The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in t

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 3 – Tame the wild thing! Opening Video Illustration: After Clip ask these questions 1. Have you ever insulted someone before? What happened? a. Did it resolve the problem? 2. Have you ever been insulted? How did it make you feel? a. Read: I Thessalonians 5:11 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Tongue

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

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

Scripture: James 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Perfect Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008

Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

Controlling our tongues

Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Merger Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ