Sermons on Uncontrolled Tongue:

Praying In Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

Message explores the value of speaking in tongues and it validity for today. The voluntary nature of glossolalia of then discussed.

1 Cor. 14:18 2-28-16 Intro Based upon the proclamation God made in Isaiah 56:7 we have spent a lot of time talking about prayer. In that verse God said, “…For my house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.”i Of course, Jesus quoted that verse when he drove the money changers from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, Ephesians 6:18, 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, Luke 11:13, Acts 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017

The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Power Of Tongue

Contributed by Beulah Praiselin on Jul 30, 2017

Words bring about change in our life. Words set the direction of our life. Learn to speak faith, not feelings, Speak destiny, not despair, Speak health not sickness.

The tongue has the power of life and death and those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs: 18:21 Greetings in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. In our day to day life we must make sure the words of our mouth are aligned with the word of God. Some negative confessions may block the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Jeremiah 1:5-7

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2018

The human tongue can be used in positive and negative ways.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1 - 12 Intro: Bubba and Billy Joe were out in the woods when suddenly Billy Joe grabbed his chest and fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, his eyes were rolled back in his head and his tongue was hanging out. Terrified, Bubba whipped out his cell phone and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

A sermon on the tongue. James says the tongue controls, destroys, and cannot be tamed, but fortunately there is one Perfect Man, Jesus Christ, and he points us to Him.

Can you figure out this riddle? “I am often held, but never touched. I am always wet, but never rust. I often bite, but I am seldom bit. To use me well, you must have wit. What am I?” Can you figure it out? Ready for the answer? It is…the tongue! The tongue can be held without being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Sign: Tongues Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2017

After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” These “other tongues” are not unknown tongues. There were many tongues spoken by Jews throughout the Roman Empire.

June 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Sign: Tongues Scripture: Acts 2.4b-2.11 Acts 2.4b-2.11 (KJV) 4b and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tests For The Tongue Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2014

Nuclear power can be harnessed to bring destruction or benefit. The same is true for our tongue.

Sermon Notes June 1, 2014 Tests for the Tongue James 1:5-12 At 5 AM on July 16, 1945, in northern New Mexico, the pre-dawn sky was instantaneously illuminated by the blinding flash. The mushroom cloud from the first Atomic detonation spilled upward for 40,000 feet and was visible for 60 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Operation Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

What is speaking in tongues? How does the Holy Spirit want tongues to operate in the church?

(NOTE: I want to acknowledge the use of some material from the sermon http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/speaking-in-tongues-frequently-asked-questions-james-boyd-sermon-on-holy-spirit-baptism-55466.asp) (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Feb 15, 2014

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 26, 2014

Our Speech, Others Needs, Pride

LIFE APP – Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 (p. 848) September 28, 2014 Introduction: “In the ‘Wizard of Oz’ when the scarecrow speaks to Dorothy, she is amazed and asks, “him how he can talk when his brain is made of straw. The Scarecrow replies, “That ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2015

What is the miracle of Pentecost all about?

Speaking in Tongues Acts 2:2-11 When the topic of speaking in tongues is brought up in churches, a storm of questions are asked. Were these tongues at Pentecost known languages or unknown tongues? Is speaking in tongues the initial evidence and proof of Spirit baptism? Does one need to speak in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Tongue

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015

I cannot count how many times the Spirit of God tried to get me to restrain my tongue from saying something, that I just felt I needed to get out.

A New Tongue -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How often have we said things that we knew we should not have said with our mouths? Everything within us is saying, “STOP, DON’T SAY IT!” Yet, it is too late, the mouth train ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2

Denomination: Foursquare

"Taming The Tongue" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bridling The Tongue

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The same tongue which responds to God’s manifest glories by blessing His holy name also denigrates the poor - the widow, the orphan, and the resident alien - who, like us, are made in His image.

BRIDLING THE TONGUE. James 3:1-12. “If anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26). James 3:1. James begins his elucidation of this text with a warning against seeking pre-eminence amongst the brethren. This ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational