Sermons on Tongue Trouble:

Daniel's Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 29, 2021

This is a sermon in a series on the prayers of the saints.

Title: “Daniel’s Prayer in a Precarious Predicament” Script: Daniel 2 Type: Expos/Series on Prayer Where: GNBC 9-26-21 Intro: Andrew van der Bijl is a 93 yrs old Dutchman. To many, he is just an unassuming elderly man. Van der Bijl was born during a hostile time in the world. As he entered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 7- "Taming The Tongue" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 20, 2017

Part 7 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 7 “Taming the Tongue” I have recently been building a new tack room And part of that process as many of you know Involves Going through tack and organizing Sometimes getting rid of old or extra stuff This is really hard ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2008

"No human being can tame the tongue." Now, that is a sobering thought! James confronts us as believers, calling us to account for our speech. The message reviews the destructive power of the tongue, with encouragement to change how we often speak.

JAMES 3:1-12 THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE MAN EVER CREATED “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 26, 2021

“Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the Spirit. Three important controls needed are Control of your body, control of your spirit and your mind/soul.

Theme: Fruit of Self Control Text: 1 Peter 5:8-9 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Introduction “Fruit of the Spirit” is ONE fruit (not multiple) and that all 9-traits were happening in a person who is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Praying In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 31, 2022

A message from Acts 16 about what happens when we elevate our level of prayer. From a list to praying in the Spirit.

Title: Praying in the Spirit Theme: What happens when a person prays in the Spirit. Text: Acts 16:16 - 33 Introduction If you would please turn in your bibles to Acts 16. Acts chapter 16 we will begin looking at verse 16. Acts 16 and verse 16. I have preached on this passage many times. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:18-35, Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Dont Bite The Hand That Feeds You, Instead Bite Your Tongue

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Nov 22, 2002

Thanksgiving or just a sermon on being grateful. Deals with the complaining of the Children of Israel and applys to troublemakers in the Church.

?DON?T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU, INSTEAD BITE YOUR TONGUE,? NUM 11:18-20 JOKE---Two guys are walking through a field when they spot a full grown bull as big as a pickup truck. They freeze as the bull turned his head and scraped his front hoof on the ground to acknowledge he was about to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:18-20, 1 Corinthians 10:6

Denomination: Baptist

You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 2 - Shake It Off! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015

It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way Oh, Monday morning, you gave me no warning of what was to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watching Your Words Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 13, 2010

God wants our words to be a source of blessing to Him and to those around us.

Watching Your Words James 3:1-12 Intro: James has already mentioned the need to watch what we say. In the first chapter of James he said James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Also, James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Upper Room To The Streets Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 11, 2011

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Act Pt2- From the Upper Room to the Streets Homework/Last Weeks Challenge Worked on verse from Joel? Someone recite? Homework last week- read Act 1-4, record one thought. Review/Recap Continue our study of Acts- The Acts of the Apostles. That name is significant- demonstrates both the- work of the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Fresh Fire From Heaven

Contributed by C Jordan on May 28, 2012

In the same way that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, He wants to fill us with the Spirit so we can transform people¡¦s lives today.

FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN! OPENING: DO YOU NEED FRESH FIRE FROM HEAVEN? “And the fire on the altar shall be kept burning on it; it shall not be put out.” (Lev. 6:12). INTRO TO TOPIC: The Bible tells us “how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Dangers Of Verbal Abuse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up...

"As the tongue is a small part of the body, but makes great boasts, consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." - James 3:5 Verbal abuse, a subtle yet destructive form of mistreatment, has become an unfortunate reality in many relationships, including marriages. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:19

Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 10, 2019

If I recognize that my ability to think, to speak, and to share those thoughts comes from God, then I should be very careful of how I use it, don’t you think? How many of you use the gift that God gave you to think about the gift that God gave you … the gift of thought.

“In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep. While a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, ‘Let there be light’ and there was light … and God saw that the light was good” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the Manifestational-Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 3 covers divers kinds of tongues and the interpretation of tongues.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit – part III 1 Cor 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 9, 2014

The Holy Spirit, Who He is and how to receive.

The Baptism In The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is God the Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. He is co-equal and co-eternal with God the Father and God the Son (the Lord Jesus Christ). (Acts 5:3-4 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God