Sermons on Yaakov 3:9:

Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003

The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 21, 2003

A study of the power of the tongue as taught by James.

The Power of the Tongue Scripture Ref: James 3:1-12 Proverbs 3:27; 10:19; 12:6, 18, 19; 13:3; 18:21 Ephesians 4:29 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary Based in part on a sermon by Rev. Alan Perkins, Pastor, Journey Christian Church 1. Introduction a. My message today was inspired by a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Speak Sweeter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 12, 2008

Words are powerful!

DVD Mini-Movie: The Power of Words (worshiphousemedia.com) Title: Speak Sweeter Text: James 3:1-12 Thesis: Words are powerful… Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying, is the springboard for the current series of messages. The song is the story of a man who learned ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

Setting The Temperature Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2014

What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?

“Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of worship? ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words That Heal And Words That Hurt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 23, 2009

The words we use in our conversation say a lot about our character. Jesus said, “For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.” Matthew 12:34b NLT

Words that Hurt and Words that Heal Matthew 12:33-37 James 3:1-12 Why is it that we have such a struggle with being totally open and honest? We tend to blend in with most Americans in telling little white lies and fibs. Here are some well know fibs: The check is in the mail. I’ll start my diet ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Exposition Of James 3 Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 4, 2009

This series dwells on viewing the book of James in its full context. This entire series is available as an ebook for the ipad via Itunes or for the Nook via Barnes & Noble’s website for the nominal fee of $4.95. A Conversational commentary

CHAPTER THREE 3:1-12 Superior Faith Controls the Tongue As chapter three opens, James warns that very of his readers should aspire to the office of teacher because teachers are judged on a higher standard. Of course, by teachers he literally means those who want power within the church. They want ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue As A Fire! Extra Material. 20 Seed Thoughts! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

20 undeveloped seed thoughts relating to James' teaching

(Proverbs 18:21; italics mine). Nick Young counted some twenty positive things in the Scriptures that the tongue can do, and twenty negative things. A great ruler once sent a gift of meat, the carcass of an animal, to a philosopher with the request that the philosopher send back the best part and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Words That Kill Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010

Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The secret to victory...any victory, is closeness with Jesus...knowing Him...drawing near to His presence will reveal what is in our hearts. The reason many Christians continue to gossip and slander is because they never really have been close to Christ.

LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS JAMES 3:1 12 Last week I spoke to you about the thoughts that come into our minds and how we can hatch snake eggs and weave spider webs if we don't begin to learn to think Scripturally. We have to be very careful about our thought life. I also printed Philippians 4:8 on the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010

in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

According To Jim - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 21, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

According to Jim Pt. 3 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 3:1-2 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Task Of Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 26, 2010

This message deals with: I. The Benefits Of The Tongue, II. The Brutality Of The Tongue, and III. The Bridling Of The Tongue.

The Task Of Taming The Tongue Copyright © March 1994 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: James 3:1-12 I. THE BENEFITS OF THE TONGUE A. The Tongue Can Bless. B. The Tongue Can Build. C. The Tongue Can Broadcast. II. THE BRUTALITY OF THE TONGUE A. Words Can Make The Heart ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist