Sermons on Tongues Parting Asunder:

Controlling The Tongue

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017

Sermon from James 3:1-12

PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Mature Christian will allow the Lord to tame the tongue.

Taming the tongue James 3:1-12 Good morning everyone- We have been in a series “Faith without works is dead” we are in the fourth week of the study. We have looked at Total surrender Being good stewards with what God has given Faith in action And this morning… “taming the tongue.” Don’t tune ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Tongues And Prophecy Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009

Exploring the use and abuse of tongues and prophecy in church.

Gifts of the Spirit part 2 JCC 22.11.09 pm Quickly recap on part 1 as an introduction Tongues and Prophecy Slide 1 & slide 2:1 1 Cor 12:1-11 & v7 One gift magnified above another is evidently so out of proportion that it caused division, and they were accused of teaching heresy Slide 2:2 & ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Lying Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 29, 2020

A lie is something false said with the intention to deceive. When we lie, we are speaking Satan’s native language. It’s music to his ears. Speak the truth in Love. Keep your tongue from evil, and your lips from speaking deceit.

A LYING TONGUE “The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.” (Proverbs 12:19) The tongue is one of the smallest organs of the body; a world of evil among the parts of the body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:19, Proverbs 12:22, Psalm 34:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

James tells us that the tongue is one of the most needed areas of life to be tamed and also the most difficult

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 October 29, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Taming Of The Tongue

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 30, 2005

The theme of this sermon is surrendering your tongues to the control of the Holy Spirit.

THE TAMING OF THE TONGUE --James 3:5-12 by R. David Reynolds The Japanese give us two proverbs we should never forget. The first one says, “The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a person six feet high.” The second one warns everyone: “The tongue is more to be feared than the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-12

Denomination: Methodist

Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005

James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Tongues Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

The Gift of Tongues is different from Tongues which is the initial sign evidence of the Baptism of the Holy Ghost. This study is on the Gift of Tongues.

(A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 8) The Gift of Tongues definition: A supernatural manifestation of the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit-inspired utterance where believers speak a language which the speaker is not familiar with or learned. It is controlled by the Spirit. 1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tongues Of Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 4, 2012

In Acts 2:1-13, the harvesting of souls can be seen in 1) The evidence of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:1–4), 2) The Effect of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:5–11), and 3) The Explanation of the Spirit’s Coming (Acts 2:12–13).

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Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Watch your tongue!

TAMING THE TONGUE Jas 3:1 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. The cost of being a teacher? You will be judged more strictly. Those who are in positions of authority will be judged more strictly. This is a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tongue In The Light Series

Contributed by James Haynes on Jul 23, 2025

In this message from Ephesians 5:11–12, we look at the believer’s responsibility to not just avoid sin—but to expose it. Our words matter. Silence can be a form of compromise. Are we using our speech to shine light, or to stay comfortable in the dark?

🎙? The Tongue in the Light A Devotional and Exegetical Teaching of Ephesians 5:11–12 ________________________________________ 🕊? Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters. Thank you for joining me today. Let me ask you something simple, but serious: When was the last time you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-12

Defiled By The Tongue

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006

Things we hear can defile us and make us unfit for Divine service, even as the Jews were not able to enter the promsed land because of the fear the words of others brought.

Defiled by the tongue Text: Matthew 15:10,11 Proverbs 15:4, "A wholesome tongue [is] a tree of life: but perverseness therein [is] a breach in the spirit." In the OT there were many rules and instructions that if one broke one of them, they didn’t lose their salvation but they would be in a state ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Tongues

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

A message about why the Spirit gave those first Christians the ability to speak in other languages.

Pentecost #3 - Tongues Acts 2:1-21 Some people find the story of Pentecost quite difficult & disturbing - why? I think because the Bible says that the Holy Spirit (HS) came & the disciples heard saw & experienced the HS. They are all gathered on the day of Pentecost in prayer & HS came both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 16, 2003

our words have the same power -- they can bring joy or cause despair. Proverbs 18:21 puts it this way: “The tongue has the power of life and death...”

Taming the Tongue Several years ago, Beth and I went to someone’s house for a party. After we were done eating, a group of adults starting playing volleyball while the kids had a scavenger hunt. After their hunt, the kids divided into 3 different groups. Each group picked up a bed sheet and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist