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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Path To Holiness Starts Here Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.

    THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch What You Say Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2012
     | 13,206 views

    Your tongue affects every part of your Christian walk. You must learn to control it.

    October 21, 2012 Morning Worship Text: James 3:1-12 Subject: Taming the Tongue - James Part 5 Title: Watch What You Say We continue in our study of the Book of James. Today James continues with a topic he began in 1:26, If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Peril Of Pride

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 16, 2013
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    Lessons learned from men, angels, and animals about foolish pride.

    Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. "Who is the king of the jungle?" the lion asked. The bear ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Larry Turner avatar

    You Ain't All That

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 20, 2016
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    Pride can make someone think more highly of themselves than they should. Naaman almost missed a miracle because of pride.

    Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. And they are very prideful. In fact a group of lions are called a pride. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Three Reasons Why We Don’t Feel Empowered/Anointed And One Solution Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020
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    Psalm 23 is a great Psalm to read and be comforted. There are times when we get excited about Psalm 23, and say Amen. But there are other times when we read Psalm 23 and heave a sigh, thinking "I don't feel like the sheep in Psalm 23 right now. What prevents us from feeling Psalm 23?

    Three reasons why we don’t feel empowered and one solution Through past several weeks Pastor has taken s through a detailed study of Psalm 23, and many of us are blessed by that. It is certainly a great Psalm and gives us the confidence to face any challenges in life. I don’t know about you, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Richards avatar

    What Kind Of Seed Is That In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    Sermon 6 of 6. Although there are seven sins, there are only six sermons in this series. Two of the sins have been combined in one sermon.

    What Kind of Seed is that in Your Hand? Final Message on Seven Sins to Avoid Prov 6:16-18 A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dual Nature Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
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    GOOD OR BAD USAGE

    THE DUAL NATURE OF THE TONGUE JAMES 3:8 1. INTRODUCTION. THE TONGUE IS UNIQUE AND UNLIKE ANY OTHER PART OF THE BODY. IT CAN SPEAK BLESSINGS OR IT CAN SPEAK CURSES. IT CAN LIFT PEOPLE UP OR IT CAN TEAR PEOPLE DOWN. IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE HAPPY OR IT CAN MAKE PEOPLE SAD. IT CAN SET PEOPLE AT EASE OR IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Skiles avatar

    The Power Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Feb 15, 2014
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    The Bible teaches us that our tongue has great power ... to heal or to destroy, to bless or to curse ... we are to be wise in the use of this member of our body ... it can bring pain or pleasure ... it's all in how it is used!

    Sermon Series-“Not Your Favorite Sermons” Message #1--"POWER OF THE TONGUE!" TEXT: James 3:1-12-My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Jordan avatar

    Are You Communicating With God And Unbelievers? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Part 10 of the series in Colossians

    Are you communicating with God and Unbelievers? Questions from Colossians Col 4:1-6 I. Talk with God A. Talk with God faithfully. Devote yourselves to prayer Col 4:2a B. Talk with God watchfully. Prayer with an alert mind Col 4:2b C. Talk with God thankfully. and a thankful ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Beehler avatar

    Love

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    Christmas series part 4

    Love Well, Christmas is only 4 days away. All of you procrastinators had better get going because, you know that the local 7-11 only has so many of those “World’s Greatest Mom” mugs, Lovin’ Spoonful greatest hits cassettes and those beverage helmets where you can place a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    True Justice Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    The Fifth Sermon of Lent 2008

    Our scene opens with a view of a standard American living room in a standard American house that is within the city limits of a… standard American small town. A…standard American family is in the … standard American living room watching the current episode of ‘Deal or No Deal’ on their… ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Fran Van Hoven avatar

    Job 8

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 11, 2007
     | 8,438 views

    False assumptions add insult to injury. People who are suffering need to know what the Bible says about God and about suffering. The sooner we identify false assumptions and correct them, the sooner we can live healthier lives.

    One day a Mom & Dad dropped off their baby at the babysitters house. They had forgotten to bring diapers for her , so they went to Walgreens to buy diapers. They I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?"The lady looked at them and then said, "Aisle 24." When they got to aisle ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Our Troublesome Tongues

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024
     | 1,166 views

    As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

    Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
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     | 6,339 views

    James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

    Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Bite Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,954 views

    The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

    I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church