Sermons on Yaakov 3:9:

The Tongue Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a serie sof 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life The Worst Part of Us – The Tongue James 3:1-18 As I look back over the past 31 years, I focus on my mistakes in life. Mistakes in relationships present and past. Almost all of the time, mistakes that I have made have been caused by one thing – something that I had said. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Shut Your Filthy Mouth Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

Your mouth has the amazing power to be either full of good, or full of evil. Today, the message for all of us is “Shut your filthy mouth, and open your righteous one!”

Do you notice the difference between the way your breath smells before you go to be and the way it smells when you get up? “Last night my breath smelled pretty righteous!” but in the morning your spouse is saying, “Shut your filthy mouth!” Your mouth has the amazing power to be either full of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Sep 16, 2006

Based on James 3: 3-12, this message looks at the sins of loose lips and the way of dealing with them through discipline and a change of attitude.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what does the phrase “Loose Lips Sink Ships” remind you of? For some of you it may be a war-time poster. This phrase originated during World War I in England. Enemy spies frequented local pubs listening on the seamen’s conversation, until after a few pints of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Great Mutiny

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 17, 2006

Sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost reminding us that being a Christian is more than just using Christian words and acting like one on a special day of the year.

A Great Mutiny Sermon on James 3:1-12 Pentecost +15- B September 17, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “For every species of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by the human species, but no one can tame the tongue—a restless evil, full of deadly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tongue

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2006

The tongue is a small organ which is capable of exhibiting a powerful positive or negative force.

Text: “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:9). Every part of our body is very important and every part serves a special function. When God created us, he knew what he was doing. He created us with very intricate ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Talk Like A Pirate... Or Not

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2006

Good words follow faith and good works.

20060917 Web Site Sermon Title: Talk Like a Pirate… or Not Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: In consistent Christian living, “good words” follow “faith” and “good works”. On Sunday, September 8, 2002, Columnist Dave Barry posted his column in the Miami Herald. He wrote, “Every now and then, some ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watching What We Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 23, 2006

We need to speak words of encouragement more freely

Not long ago someone was telling me about a trip he had made to the Bahamas. He said he was walking along and he came to this pier on the beach, and at the end of this pier there was this great commotion that was taking place at the end of the pier and he was curious so he went to see what was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Tame Your Tongue

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 26, 2007

Why must I watch what I say? What’s the solution?

A stock boy at a grocery store was asked by an elderly lady, “Can I buy half a head of lettuce?” He walked back to the manager’s office, not realizing that the lady followed him. He said to the manger, “You’re not going to believe this, but there’s an old bag out there who wants to buy half a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Speak With Care Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2008

The sermon deals with what a Christian says. A Christian must speak with care because they understand the power of the tongue.

Subject: What a Christian Says - Speaking With Care Text: James 3: 1-12* Introduction: As we continue our study in the book of James, our attention is called to what a Christian says. Chapter 1 deals with what a Christian has and is seen in a faith that can stand under pressure. Chapter 2 deals ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Taming The Tongue, Can It Be Done? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Words are one thing that, once you let them go, you can never get back

James 3:1-12 – Taming the Tongue, can it be done? Let’s talk about the tongue. I thought about bring out a real tongue for us all to see and feel, but then I thought again. Actually, we can do a little show and tell…turn to the person closest to you and show them your tongue, then take a look at ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mouth Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008

James talks about the many reasons we should control our speech.

MANAGING YOUR MOUTH! James 3:1-12 1. Illus. of Mom and cell phone • On way to Gatlinburg decided to make a call to her new daughter-in-law. • Got the answering machine, so she left a short message. • After she hung up the cell phone, she started giving daughter-in-law “down the country” to my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2008

"No human being can tame the tongue." Now, that is a sobering thought! James confronts us as believers, calling us to account for our speech. The message reviews the destructive power of the tongue, with encouragement to change how we often speak.

JAMES 3:1-12 THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE MAN EVER CREATED “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

Controlling our tongues

Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 19, 2008

It is impossible to live a life characterized by blessing God while simultaneously cursing other believers. To attempt to so live is to demonstrate that one is suffering spiritual schizophrenia.

JAMES 3:7-12 SPIRITUAL SCHIZOPHRENIA “Every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who ...read more

Scripture: James 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist