Sermons on Tongues Of Fire:

The Language Of Adam And Eve Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Scriptures does not tell us what language Adam and Eve spoke.

We should also remember that the languages were confused at Babel, and the original language may have been lost there (Genesis 11).In the biblical account of creation, Adam and Eve, the first humans, shared a unique bond that transcended words. Yet, the question remains: what was the language they ...read more

La SabidurÍa Del Silencio

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2020

Es muy prudente saber cuándo callar y cuándo hablar. Si no tienes nada bueno, verdadero o útil que decir, es mejor callar y no decir nada. Tienes dos oídos y una boca, úsalos proporcionalmente."

LA SABIDURÍA DEL SILENCIO ¡Oh, que te quedaras callado, y sería tu sabiduría! (Job 13:5) "El necio dice todo lo que piensa, pero el sabio lo guarda para después." -Proverbios 29:11 La lengua es un ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:5, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Speak Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 11, 2023

This is the 6th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#6] WHEN I SPEAK… James 3:1-12 Introduction: Have you ever squeezed too much toothpaste out of the tube and then tried to put it back? It’s impossible to put it back. The words we speak are the same. Once you have said it, it is said. You can't put the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Charismatic Chaos (A Return To Babel) Series

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 29, 2019

The abuse of the Spiritual Gifts / Restoring unity and order in the church.

1 Corinthians chapter number 14 starts out with these words Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him. The title of this mornings message is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2024

We can tell a lot about a person by the things we hear them say. And please don’t take offense in what I’m about to say, but instead understand I say it with a burden on my heart.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK JESUS, JESUS, JESUS (This message is primarily a condensation & adaption of an excellent sermon b y Darren McCormick.) Scripture: Exodus 20:7; Luke 6:45; James 2:14; Psalm 29:2 ILL. The game show was showing on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Luke 6:45, James 2:14, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Mature Language

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 27, 2022

A brief sermon on how to leverage our words for good.

Have you ever started a show on television and seen this warning? THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM CONTAINS MATURE LANGUAGE. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. We all know what “mature language” means, but I wonder why they call it “mature.” We have a way of sanitizing things, don’t we? Shouldn’t they just tell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 5:4, Matthew 12:36, Colossians 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Revival, Personal Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 26, 2015

Gods plan for us is to be flames of fire, It's not enough to belong to a place where the fire burns (we must become flames of fire).

We talk a lot about the church and about the body of Christ (and we should) But I want to remind you that the church is a body made up of many members. Just as a body has many bones Just as a wall has many stones Just as an army is made up of many soldiers What is your point preacher? The point ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 5) Emblems Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

Greek word means air, breath. Basic coverage of Holy Ghost positions.

V. EMBLEMS OF THE SPIRIT A. Wind (Mentioned Above) The literal meaning of the Hebrew “rauch” and its Greek equivalent “pneuma” is wind, breath, air.” J. Oswald Sanders pg 33 1. Ezek. 37:4-5 “Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ripple Effect Of Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 10, 2025

Revival is not merely a series of emotional meetings or a spiritual high—it is a divine awakening. It is when God breathes life into dry bones, rekindles the fire of holiness, and restores His people to intimacy and purpose. Revival is heaven invading earth.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most difficult things in the ministry of the church is to raise dead things to life. God gave us this opportunity in the heartland to do it. It can take years but it’s not impossible. 📖 INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS REVIVAL? Beloved, the word "revival" ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sitting Around The Campfire Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2025

God invited Moses to a campfire (a burning bush), but there was more in that meeting between God and Moses than you'd think.

(The only lights in the sanctuary were those on stage, an there was a graphic of a burning campfire flickering on the screens) This morning we’re going to be worshipping around a campfire - and since the Elders wouldn’t let me burn an actual fire on stage, you’ll just have to put up with this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Uncomfortable Christ

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 11, 2025

What kind of fire is Jesus talking about? Is this the fire of judgment? The fire of hell? The fire of destruction? I don't believe so. This is the fire of purification, the fire of truth, the fire that burns away what is false so that what is true can shine forth.

OPENING Good morning, church family. I want to begin today with a story that might help us understand something profound about the nature of Christ's ministry. Last summer, I had the opportunity to speak with a forest ranger in Colorado. As we drove through a section of the national forest, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Da Vinci Code- Truth Under Fire

Contributed by Frank Lay on May 11, 2006

Many of the New Testament epistles were written to combat false teachings that threatened the church. The epistles of John are no exception. The letter of 2 John is the shortest letter in the New Testament. Yet, this little letter speaks powerfully to

TRUTH UNDER FIRE By Frank Lay A STUDY OF 2 JOHN In John 14:6, Jesus made a statement that has become His most controversial claim. He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” In that declaration, Jesus claimed to be the personification of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist