Sermons on Unknown Tongues:

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

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by N A on Jun 13, 2014

In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words and we are challenged to learn to tame our tongue.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #5: TAMING THE TONGUE INTRO TO TOPIC: Talk about taming the tongue and the power of words. • Echoes Proverbs: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” (Prov. 18:21, NKJV). THE BIG IDEA: In James Chapter Three, we learn about the power of our words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

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

Scourge Of The Tongue

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 20, 2020

The tongue is a small weapon. It is a great mercy to be delivered from the tongue. The tongue was originally made to be an organ of God’s praise but it has now become an instrument of unrighteousness. The tongue inflicts greater wounds than the sword.

SCOURGE OF THE TONGUE Job 5:21 ---- "You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, and you shall not be afraid of destruction when it comes." The tongue is a small weapon, but it is a cutting one; it is like a scourge ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:21, Psalm 5:9, Jeremiah 18:18, Psalm 34:13, Psalm 31:20, Psalm 34:1, Isaiah 54:17, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Gift Of Tongues

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

The confusion of tongues God visited on his people at the tower of Babel is reversed at Pentecost.

I have to begin this sermon with a confession. I have a weakness for puns. One or two of you may have noticed it, and as faults go it’s not as bad as some. But this week, I have to admit, I gave into temptation. The title of this sermon is a pun. Because I’m not going to talk about what most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-13, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021

Taming our tongue is probably one of the hardest things we have to do. But thankfully it is not what we have to do by ourselves or in our own strength.

Taming the Tongue James 1:26 James 3:1-12 Good Morning/ Taming your tongue could be one of the hardest things you do Question- Have you ever said something that you wish you could take back? Have you ever realized that such a small muscle (3-4”) in your mouth could get you into so much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Test Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul's absolute principle is, "No one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, 'Jesus be cursed.'" No matter how gifted a man is, and no matter how marvelous are the wonders he performs, he is clearly a fake if he curses Jesus.

Before he became president of the United States Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the army. He was drilling his men one day during the Black Hawk War. As he marched along with his men he came to a fence with a gap in it. He wanted his men to go through that gap, but for the life of him he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

The Tamed Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2022

The Bible says a great deal about the tongue. David prayed for the Lord to set a watch and keep the door of his lips. The writer of Proverbs declared that the hypocrite with his mouth destroyed his neighbor. Jesus warned about judgment regarding use of the tongue (Matt. 12:36–37).

The Tamed Tongue Scripture: James 3:1–12, especially verses 8–10 No man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025

Control Your Tongue, Before It Controls You

The power of the tongue! Lives have been both lifted and ruined by the tongue. Nations and civilizations have risen and fallen to the tongue. Goodness and mercy have streamed like a gentle river from our speech, but so has a cesspool of filth. The tiny tongue wields a mighty power in our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Poisonous Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us.

In the world, we encounter individuals whose words are like weeds, choking the life out of us, poisoning our minds, and seeking to hurt us. The Bible warns us about the dangers of such people and provides guidance on how to navigate these toxic relationships. The Power of Words The tongue has the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:2-3

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift” (Ephesians 4:29)

Verses: James 1:26, JAmes 3:1-12; Proverbs 18:21; Psalm 19:14. Let nothing foul or dirty come out of your mouth. Say only what helps, each word a gift” (Ephesians 4:29) Today, we explore a vital aspect of our Christian walk: controlling our tongue. The Bible reminds us that though small, our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2021

There have never been words spoken more powerfully than in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth.

The spoken word can be extremely powerful. When humans speak, it can literally mean life or death. If I mention a few words of famous speeches, most senior Americans can readily recall the heart of the message. As time regressive examples: “I have a dream,” by Martin Luther King, 1963. Next, “Ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Baptist