Sermons on Slow In Speech:

Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2014

1) The Speech of Prayer(Colossians 4:2), 2) The Speech of Proclamation (Colossians 4:3–4) , 3) The Speech of Performance (Colossians 4:5), and 4) The Speech of Perfection (Colossians 4:6).

In an ancient story, it is said that Bios, a wise man of ancient Greece, was sent an animal to sacrifice. He was instructed to send back to the donor the best and worst parts of the animal. He sent the donor the tongue. The tongue is indeed the best and worst of humanity. In Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Other

Advent: Slow Down! Sharpen Your Axe.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2010

A short talk for the start of the busy Advent season. This talk uses one of may favourite stories to encourage people to rest, stop, slow down in the midst of a busy time to rest.

Jesus said, “Come with me … to a quiet place and get some rest” (Mark 6:31). One of my favourite stories is about the world wood chopping competition. Now the champion was a bit older than he used to be – well, who isn’t – but he was still the champion. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Anglican

Speaking Without Thinking Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2015

Not even Christians can control their tongues!

How important is what we say to people? We noted several weeks ago that, Relationships are only as good as how we communicate! Not only are the actual words we say are important, how we say it can really make a difference right? Especially in the Filipino language; we need to be careful when we say ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wild beasts can be tamed, but not the human tongue. That is, it cannot be tamed except the Spirit of God do it. The Lord has used this sermon to help our people to season their speech with grace. My outline, developed years ago, is the same as an outline

T-H-I-N-K Before You Speak Calvary Baptist Church 5/29/2011 Matthew 16:23; James 3:1-12 et. al. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16:23, Peter stands in front of Jesus. Peter, as always, had something to say. Jesus then said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Satan wasn’t standing there, at least not in the flesh. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue Key To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

None of us have the power to control our tongues. It is humanly impossible to do. But the Holy Spirit of God has all the power we need to use our tongues to glorify God and tell the world of all His mighty deeds. The question is..Do you want Him to?

THE TONGUE KEY TO HOLY LIVING JAMES 3:1 12 "Better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." That is a word of wisdom I heard many years ago...but one that I haven't quite mastered yet. Someone also once said, "A closed mouth gathers no feet" and I suppose this is also ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Bad Breath Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs warn of and against those who plan and speak trouble.

Introduction We have had proverbs about sweet talking. Now they turn to bad breath. Text 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. With apologies to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, let me read (not sing!) a famous song that this proverb sets ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can You Top This?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 11, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 7: 1 – 25

Exodus 7: 1 – 25 Can you top this? 7 So the LORD said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. 2 You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children of Israel out of his land. 3 And I will ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Looks at the damage caused by the tongue and how to control it.

TAMING THE TONGUE 2/12 The fire started at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, October 8, in or around a small barn that bordered the alley behind 137 DeKoven Street.[3] The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Game Pep Talk

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 9: 1 – 29

Deuteronomy 9: 1 – 29 Pre-game pep talk 9 “Hear, O Israel: You are to cross over the Jordan today, and go in to dispossess nations greater and mightier than yourself, cities great and fortified up to heaven, 2 a people great and tall, the descendants of the Anakim, whom you know, and of whom you ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Language Of Edification Series

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 24, 2014

The tongue is a destructive force that can spew the stench of a rotten heart, but we are called to speak only what is constructive to others. We need to be thinking about our words and changing our attitudes about people while God transforms our lives.

Bible passages from the NIV, NASV and King James from the BibleGateway.com Introduction Dale Carnegie wrote in a book he published in 1936, “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” “But gradually, as the seasons passed, I realized that as sorely as these adults needed training ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Slow Down Your ‘hyperliving’ Merry-Go-Round

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019

We need to take time to be with Jesus and listen; slow down and be in His presence

"Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me." But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Episcopal

Go Slow, Stay Low, Don't Blow! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 13

GO SLOW, STAY LOW, DON’T BLOW! (NUMBERS 20:1-13) What bothers you? Who gets under your skin? Why do those buttons go off? Many years ago, Robert Schuller, the Crystal Cathedral founder, boarded a flight from Los Angeles to New York. His request to hang up his clerical robe was turned down by an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Small, But Powerful Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2009

Disciple your tongue.

SMALL, BUT POWERFUL James 3.2-12 S: Tongue C: Truth and Grace Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DISCIPLE YOUR TONGUE! I. WORDS II. TRUTH III. HEART IV. WHOLENESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Value words. • Speak truth. • Act kindly. • Bring healing. Version: ESV RMBC 17 May 09 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of The Wise

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 5, 2010

Christians should always strive to not only choose their words wisely, but use them wisely.

THE STORY IS TOLD OF A YOUNG LADY WHO WAS EAGERLY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF HER BOYFRIEND FOR THEIR FIRST DATE TOGETHER. ALTHOUGH HE WASN’T DUE TO ARRIVE FOR SOME TIME THE DOORBELL RANG WHILE SHE WAS STILL FIXING HER HAIR. WITHOUT THINKING, SHE ANSWERED THE DOOR WITH HER HAIR STANDING ON END, NO ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ego Talking - Boasting, Flattery, And Exaggeration Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about boasting, flattery and exaggeration.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt.” 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn how to control our tongues so that our words ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ