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Far too often, the tongue gives Christians the most troubles in following Christ.
Tongue Troubles James 3:1-12 July 17, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Three preachers, from the same town but different churches, went out on a fishing trip together and as they got out into the middle of the lake they started to confess their sins to one another. The first preacher started ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-12
Denomination: Church Of God
a living, saving faith will evidence itself by works
TONGUE TROUBLE JAMES 3: 1 -- 12 Jesus says in John 13: 34 -- 35, "a new commandment I give unto you and that you love one another as I have loved you." When we do that, then we find out that often we have tongue trouble. James was quite a preacher. He had a way of explaining what Christian life ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
1. The peril (vs. 1-2). 2. The power (vs. 3-8). 3. The poison (vs. 8). 4. God’s push (vs. 9-12). 5. God’s power (vs. 8-9).
Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 7: Taking on Our Tongue Trouble James 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 25, 2012 *Have you had any trouble with your tongue this week? -Did you say some things you just shouldn’t have said? -What about the things you ...read more
ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘
Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.
A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-18
Denomination: Methodist
An entertaining sermon based on a great clip from a classic Christmas movie. It is about the tongue getting us in trouble.
Hung by the Tongue James 3:1-12 Start with video clip from “A Christmas Story” There is no doubt that our tongue can get us in trouble. Maybe not stuck to a flagpole... but our words have often gotten us into jams we could not get out of...RIGHT???? That is what James had in mind ...read more
Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not?
“Taming the Tongue” James 3:1-12 Let me begin by asking you a question that you will probably prefer not to answer. When was the last time your mouth got you in trouble? Have you ever said something this you wish you had not? If I were to ask you what is the most hurtful thing anyone ...read more
Spring cleaning. Time to get our house in order. So as a child of God, let's start with the dirtiest place. The tongue.
2010Apr11.Sermon.Builders/Destroyers.The Tongue, Wisdom Comes From Above By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Spring cleaning. Time to get our house in order. So as a child of God, let's start with the dirtiest place. The tongue. I hear dogs have clean tongues. I don't believe it. I saw a woman at ...read more
Scripture: James 3:1-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Has the tongue really changed? Have new avenues of having our voices heard revealed more of who we truly are? How do we contol the uncontrollable tongue?
The Tongue is Still the Tongue Warning About the Tongue Ok, everybody do this (stick out your tongue). Now look at the person next to you. Nasty, ain’t it! That’s really, really gross! But, for all the grossness you see on a physical tongue, none of that compares to the nastiness ...read more
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
This sermon explores the power of our words, urging us to use our tongues responsibly to reflect God's love and bring healing, guided by Psalm 39:1.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today, standing shoulder to shoulder in the house of our Lord. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. We are here, not because we’ve mastered every word and action, but because we are held ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 39:1
Topics: Bridle, Tongue
The tongue is a small organ which is capable of exhibiting a powerful positive or negative force.
Text: “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:9). Every part of our body is very important and every part serves a special function. When God created us, he knew what he was doing. He created us with very intricate ...read more
Denomination: Christian Church
James gives four comparisons that define the tongue's destructive power.
THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF THE TONGUE James 3:8-10 Introduction: Pugnacious and courageous Winston Churchill never lifted a rifle in World War II. Yet, this British Prime Minister’s speeches roused the British to fight with the tenacity of bulldogs against Nazi aggression. ...read more
Scripture: James 3:8-10
Denomination: Brethren
The power of the tongue can destroy ministries
The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A woman’s ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
Some notes and Scriptures on "the Tongue"
The Tongue James 3: 1-12 The Power of the Tongue : 3:1-2, 5-6 The Problem of Control of the Tongue 3:3-4, 7-8 The Positive and Negative Actions of the Tongue 3:9-12 a)The Power of the Tongue : Jas. 1-2, 5-6 It can destroy ministry 1 Tim 3:2 - the elder 1 Tim 3:12 - the elder’s wife. A ...read more
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