Sermons on Yaakov 3:11:

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

James addresses the power of the tongue. We need to realize the tongue can develop many problems...

THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE CHURCH OR THE WORLD? A. My last year teaching school we were studying about the USSR and all the power that the USA and the USSR had in their weapon reserves. Tammy a girl in my 7th grade ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wild beasts can be tamed, but not the human tongue. That is, it cannot be tamed except the Spirit of God do it. The Lord has used this sermon to help our people to season their speech with grace. My outline, developed years ago, is the same as an outline

T-H-I-N-K Before You Speak Calvary Baptist Church 5/29/2011 Matthew 16:23; James 3:1-12 et. al. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16:23, Peter stands in front of Jesus. Peter, as always, had something to say. Jesus then said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Satan wasn’t standing there, at least not in the flesh. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Untamable Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we are going to talk about the tongue and how to tame it with God's help.

Taming The Untamable #makingitreal James 3:1-12 OKAY… We are in this series on the book of James called, ‘Making It (making our faith) Real…’ A 2000 year old letter written by the breath of God and the pen of James the half brother of Jesus. A LETTER - to encourage Jesus-followers in the first ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misusing Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2019

This message serves as instruction for any who struggle with using foul or off-colored language.

Chapter 3 begins a new discussion. The first two chapters of James have been about trials and temptations and how we can overcome them. These trials and temptations are common to everyone. We all have things that cause us to walk through a valley in life. We are all tempted from time to time. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2021

James devotes most of chapter 3 to our challenge of controlling the tongue. In this sermon, we examine James' pronouncements about the tongue and then look at improper and proper uses of the tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Elijah Couchman on Feb 18, 2025

The world is full of words, we often become numb to the power of them. The bible tells us that words are a dangerous and powerful tool. But with the help of the Holdy Spirit they can be used to further his kingdom.

Sermon Title: The Power of Your Words 1. Introduction – Set the Stage “Hey everyone! God has something to say tonight. My prayer is that I’m saying what He wants me to say.” Distractions are everywhere – Phones light up without touching them. Challenge: Resist distraction—not just for you, but for ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12, Luke 6:45, Matthew 12:36-37

Every Word Matters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, You Want To Teach Or Preach The Word Of God

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 14, 2024

Do you have what is needed to preach or teach the word of God? If not, then you need to become well educated.

So, you want to teach or preach the word of God James 3:1 – 12 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz [Warning about teaching] 3:1 Let not many of you become teachers, my brethren, knowing that as such we will incur a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2024

In this message we look at the universal danger of our tongues, why we need to control our words, and how we can turn them into blessings for others.

TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. As Christians, we have a lot to praise the Lord for! When you first find Jesus, it’s hard to keep your mouth closed about how good God is and about how wonderful it feels to have your sins washed away. 2. Charles Wesley reflected this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Displayed In Your Conversations

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024

I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.

Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Troublesome Tongues

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024

As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 6:45, Ephesians 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024

James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:2-8, James 2:14-26, James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:2, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:21-22, Isaiah 9:6, John 17:4, John 10:10, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From Chinese Whispers To A Whisper That A Different Way Might Be Possible

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 14, 2024

From the fire that burnt down Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to riots that spread across the Uk in the summer of 2024 as a result of a false rumour to the cruel words that echo around inside us and cause so much damage - and then a different way forwards.....

This sermon was preached on 15th Septemeber 2024 - first in the morning at St Barnabas Church Northolt and then in the evening at All saints Church High Wycombe at their "Led by the Spirit" service. It is on the James 3 reading taken from the lectionary for 24th sunday in ordinary time ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 1:27, Acts 2:41-47, Romans 12:7, Mark 8:27-38, Isaiah 50:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Tongue: Good Or Evil Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024

A hard look through the book of James

The No Spin Zone James 3:1-18 September 29, 2024 Tell me which of these was not a tabloid headline - - - - A headless body was found in a topless bar. A werewolf was captured in London. A bat child was found in a cave. An alien Bible was found and they worship Oprah! Computer virus spreads to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024

Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, James 1:19-21, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist