Sermons on Yaakov 3:12:

Raging Wildfires Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 15, 2006

We need to be honest with God, encouraging to others and disciplined for ourselves.

James: Religion that Works “Raging Wildfires” James 3:1-12 March 19, 2006 Introduction: Wildfires in Texas have burned 700,000 acres. The fire has burned over 1,000 square miles. Although the exact cause of the fire is still unknown, it started somewhere with a small spark. The vast majority of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Holiness Starts Here Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006

If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.

THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Watching Your Words Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 13, 2010

God wants our words to be a source of blessing to Him and to those around us.

Watching Your Words James 3:1-12 Intro: James has already mentioned the need to watch what we say. In the first chapter of James he said James 1:19 “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Also, James 1:26 “If anyone considers himself ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Untamable Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007

The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Merger Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

There should be no separation between speech and life.

I will send the power point for free, just email me the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:1-12 “The Merger” “There should be no separation between speech and life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09/09/07 Intro: Icaught.com – “your three words video” – posted on their website – it’s good and some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007

A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bite Your Tongue!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 10, 2007

The ability to speak is a wonderful thing, But how we use that ability can often make a tremendous difference in both our own life and the lives of others.

I don’t know how many of you have heard about this this week • Don Imus made a comment that has stirred up the media, and everyone from Hillary Clinton to Oprah Winfrey . • What was happening was the Rutgers women’s basketball team had just lost the NCAA championship game. • And Imus was saying ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Hung By The Tongue Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2007

#12 in the series deals more with the power of the tongue and our inability to control it.

Hung by the Tongue #12 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May 1) On a windswept hill in an English country churchyard stands a drab, gray slate tombstone. The quaint stone bears an epitaph not easily seen unless you stoop over and look closely. The faint etchings, worn by the ravages of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a 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: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Open Mouth Insert Foot Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue.

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue. We have titled tonight’s message “Open Mouth, Insert Foot.” Have you ever done that? Illustration: Children are good at doing this…of course they don’t realize it because they don’t know any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being All Wet ... And Admitting It Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

Everything we say and do should be consistent with who we are.

Being all wet ... and admitting it James 3:9-13 When, as a kid, I was obviously ignorant and wrong, my dad used to say I was "all wet." I guess that is something more than being wet behind the ears. He saw some of the weird things I said and decided I was more wet than just around the ears. And ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3, James 3:1-15, James 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mastering My Tongue

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

This message is aimed to remind individuals that what they say is very important

Mastering My Tongue James 3:1-12 Richard M. Nixon served as the 37th president of the United States. He was a polarizing figure who won the presidential office by a landslide and then later resigned in disgrace just 21 months later. His disgrace culminated with the Democratic party getting their ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist