Sermons on Speak In Tongues:

The Sword Of Speech

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010

If we have God's truth in our hearts, we must speak our witness. It is not good enough to remain silent. That word must be a word of love and it must be a word of justice. Martin Luther King exemplified this discipline.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 19, 1986 It was the spring of 1964, and I had to make a choice. I had to decide whether I would, in my very first year of ministry, do something which would create a bit of tension in the church, but which the students with whom I worked were ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism In The Holy Spirit, It's Time

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Dec 4, 2004

We need to hear Jesus speak to us today as He says, "you shall be baptized.....and you shall receive power!"

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT -- IT’S TIME Pastor Bryan Strickland ACTS 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION Before Jesus left the earth, before He ascended bodily into the heavens, Jesus instructed His disciples, He instructed the believers, to tarry, or to wait in Jerusalem until they had been endued, with power. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Sweet Talker

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

These proverbs lead us to reflect on the most powerful weapon in the world, more powerful than military weapons, than money, than any authority. It is the power of the tongue. Nothing has more power to do good or to do harm.

Introduction This morning our proverbs lead us to reflect on the most powerful weapon in the world, more powerful than military weapons, than money, than any authority. It is the power of the tongue. Nothing has more power to do good or to do harm. Text 20 Whoever gives thought to the word ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:20-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – What Is So Wrong With Swearing? Everyone Does It! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 7, 2010

Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this area of sin, so I am taking a detour.

Matthew 5 – Part 17 – WHAT IS SO WRONG WITH SWEARING? EVERYONE DOES IT! Why is the F*** word and and the Sh** word used so freely today? Jesus doesn’t directly include this in what He says about oaths in Matthew 5 but it is there by way of application and other passages enlarge on this. Is it a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit - Part 5 Of 9 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 4, 2017

This part is a continuation of the Holy Spirit's role in the functioning of the New Testament church which began in Part 4 of this series. In this part we examine the greater and lesser gifts and functions of apostles and prophets in the early church.

This nine-part series was originally developed for a class environment, and later adapted for use in a prison ministry conducted via correspondence. Because of that background, questions were developed for each lesson for participants to use in a setting conducive to discussion, or as handouts for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Timothy 3:1-13, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 6:1-6, Galatians 1:11-12, Ephesians 2:19-20, Ephesians 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Acts 21:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

An Encouraging Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018

34th in a series from Ephesians dealing with controlling our tongue and encouraging one another.

“An Encouraging Word” Ephesians 4:29 REVIEW 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 2. Be angry without sinning 4:26-27 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Character-Shaping Wisdom

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, as does the book of Proverbs. Let's take a look.

God is very involved in the lives of His people, developing and refining Christ-like character in each of us. The Book of James has much character-shaping wisdom for us to receive and apply to our lives, including: Be doers of the word, and not hearers only / Don’t just listen to God’s word. You ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Proverbs 13:3, Proverbs 16:32

Denomination: Foursquare

Malignant Talk - Gossip And Slander Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about gossip and slander and discuss how to keep them out of our lives.

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. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Out The Wild Fire Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 25, 2012

The sins of the toungue are like a wild fire in process. God can control our words and put out the devastation of the fire of our lips.

1. Speech, the Importance of: Pianist Arthur Rubenstein, who could speak in eight languages, once told this story on himself: Some years ago he had a stubborn case of hoarseness. The newspapers were full of reports about smoking and cancer; so he decided to consult a throat specialist. "I searched ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Revealed Purpose

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 1, 2005

The Day of Pentecost was a day when God revealed a great deal about his purpose in giving believers the Holy Spirit. This passage, surprisingly, is not about the gift of tongues.

Passage: Acts 2:1-13 Intro: Every week our church receives a number of offers to help us market the gospel. 1. to take our message and put it into an attractive format that will appeal to people. 2. glossy publications, better sound, nicer pulpit, and of course, professional graphics. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

The Power Of Your Words

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

Taming the tongue and keeping your temper are characters of the Spirit of God working in our lives. We cannot do these things without the Lord's help.

The power of your words James chapter 3:1-12 Introduction- Did you know that there is power in your words? We have all been hurt by other people’s words. Words are used to lift us up and to tear us down. Making eye contact with someone- Good morning or What! How are you? Or eyes and words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Moses: "I Can't Speak So Good" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 8, 2017

Excuses, God's Provision, People Who Support Us

OUT OF WEAKNESS…STRENGTH - Moses: “I Can’t Speak So Good” Exodus 4:10-17 (p. 41) August 13, 2017 Introduction: I had someone this past week ask me if I would do something I really didn’t want to do…it was to attend a luncheon and discuss social media and it’s effects on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Reads The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 24, 2010

Our words are a litmus test of the condition of our hearts.

A Messiah Who Reads the Heart Text: Matt. 12:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: My wife Tina is an internal auditor for T. Marzetti. When she walks into a plant to do an audit she can tell a lot about that plant by what she sees. If she finds that the financials, employment records, inventory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Methodist