Sermons on Slow To Speak:

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

You And Old- We All Speak

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 28, 2015

Timothy will represent the younger generation and King David will represent the older generation (Material adapted from the book, We Speak: Proclaiming Truth in an Age of Talk, chapter 6 "We Speak Through Our Lives"(

HoHum: A preaching video of Kanon Tipton became an overnight YouTube sensation. The footage of his sermon was recorded as he spoke to a congregation in Mississippi and led to several television appearances. What made this so special? Kanon is 4 years old. On the other end of the spectrum is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Questions and answers about Speaking in Tongues

Speaking In Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions Acts 2:1-4 As we begin our study, I encourage you to ask yourself this question: How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 12, 2015

book of james

1. The stipulation A. The definition of this sin - speak against B. The object of this sin - brothers 2. The significance A. The audacity of speaking evil B. The arrogance of speaking evil 3. The sensibility A. Who do you think is the lawgiver? B. Who do you think you are? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

28th in the Ephesians Series dealing with the power of truth

Ephesians Series #28 “The Power of Truth” Ephesians 4:24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 REVIEW / INTRODUCTION Ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gifted (Part Nine) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 16, 2018

We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list by looking at the gifts of discernment and speaking in and interpreting tongues. [prophecy is in this list but that was covered when I did Rom. 12:6-8.]

GIFTED (part nine) We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list. 1) Discernment. We all need to have discernment, but those who are gifted in discernment have an increased awareness and ability to distinguish between the spirit of truth and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Corinthians 12:12-19, 1 Corinthians 12:26-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth In Action Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus not only spoke truth, He lived truth. He was truth incarnate, and truth in action.

The story is told of how years ago a hard shell Baptist returned to his community after visiting Jefferson, Texas, and he reported to his neighbors that he had seen ice made there in July. It is claimed that the first artificial ice in the United States was made in Jefferson. When the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6

Dead Men Do Talk Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Lazarus was not a Christian. He was saved on the basis of the Old Testament dispensation. This is the only parable Jesus told in which He gave a name to one of the characters.

On a cold December night in 1959 blazing machine guns found their victim. Roger Toughy, a former member of Al Copone's gang, was shot down in front of his sister's house in Chicago. It was only 23 days after his release from prison. He knew too much about the underworld, and they have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Test Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul's absolute principle is, "No one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, 'Jesus be cursed.'" No matter how gifted a man is, and no matter how marvelous are the wonders he performs, he is clearly a fake if he curses Jesus.

Before he became president of the United States Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the army. He was drilling his men one day during the Black Hawk War. As he marched along with his men he came to a fence with a gap in it. He wanted his men to go through that gap, but for the life of him he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

A Time To Stand Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

What are some specific circumstances that signal oppression by a government? And, as believers, what should be our first course of action, and when should we speak the truth?

In our last message in this series, I asked the following questions: “What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ?” “How could we practice our Christian faith and live according to biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Baptist

Malinaw Ang Pagsasalita Ng Katotohanan

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021

Dapat tayong magsalita ng malinaw na katotohanan, katotohanan na walang halo, katotohanan na winnowed, doktrinang mahusay na pino. MALINAW ANG PAGSASALITA NG KATOTOHANAN

MALINAW ANG PAGSASALITA NG KATOTOHANAN "Ang lahat ng mga salita ng aking bibig ay nasa katuwiran; walang baluktot o baluktot sa kanila. Lahat sila ay malinaw sa kaniya na nakakaunawa, at tama sa kanila na makakahanap ng kaalaman." (Kawikaan 8: 8-9) Ang utos ng Panginoon ay dalisay na ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Falar A Verdade Com Clareza

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021

Devemos falar a verdade clara, verdade sem mistura, verdade bem apanhada, doutrina bem refinada. Não falar apenas a verdade clara, mas FALAR LIMPENTAMOS.

FALAR A VERDADE COM CLAREZA "Todas as palavras da minha boca são justas; não há nada de perverso ou perverso nelas. São todas claras para aquele que as compreende, e direitas para aqueles que encontram conhecimento. " (Provérbios 8: 8-9) O mandamento do Senhor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parlare Chiaramente La VeritÀ

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021

Dovremmo dire la verità chiara, la verità senza mescolanze, la verità ben vagliata, la dottrina ben raffinata. Non parlare solo della verità chiara, ma PARLARE CHIARAMENTE.

PARLARE CHIARAMENTE LA VERITÀ "Tutte le parole della mia bocca sono giuste; non c'è nulla di sgradevole o di perverso in esse; sono tutte chiare per colui che comprende e giuste per coloro che trovano la conoscenza. "(Proverbi 8: 8-9) Il comandamento del Signore è ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why You Shouldn’t Speak In Tongues

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017

The arguments against speaking in tongues today, if applied to other Bible doctrines, would have all orthodox Bible believers crying foul. The truth is, these arguments are not true to the Scriptures or Early Church experience, and should be rejected.

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SPEAK IN TONGUES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re on our way somewhere! Not just to a normal place like the grocery store or to the bank. We’re on our way to heaven! 2. Have you ever been up a really tall building? A small boy, with his father, was in an elevator going up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whom Shall I Speak To?

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 23, 2023

Punishment doesn’t come the next day after you rebel; nevertheless, it would come! Warning!

Whom shall I speak to? Jeremiah 6:10 “To whom shall I speak and give warning That they may hear? Behold, their ears are closed And they cannot listen. Behold, the word of the LORD has become a reproach to them; They have no delight in it.” Some students refuse to listen in the class, they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal