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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,784 views

    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. I have found our journey through the book of James to be a personal challenge. For the focus has been on Christian maturity. I have been challenged as to whether or not I am a mature Christian. My attitudes, my words, my actions and my lack of actions have been examined. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
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    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

    Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    The dangers of unChristian speech

    THE TONGUE IS A DANGEROUS WEAPON © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: James 3:1-12 n In 1899 four newspaper reporters from Denver, Colorado, set out to tear down the Great Wall of China. They almost succeeded. Literally. The four met by chance one Saturday night, in a Denver railway depot. Al ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 55,604 views

    Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

    WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 9,244 views

    You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

    The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • SCOTT GIPSON avatar

    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

    POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Power Under Control Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

    Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

    James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    The small but mighty tongue.

    Watch Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Freedom of speech...just watch what you say. Today we will be looking at one of the most powerful forces on this earth. Our speech. What we say can have great influence and impact upon our lives and the lives of others. James starts off this chapter with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    What Can You Do With Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,502 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!

    James 3:1-12 August 1, 1999 “What can you do with your tongue?” Be careful how you use your tongue because . . . 1. your tongue controls other people. (vs. 1-2) child’s games of red light / green light or Simon says 2. your tongue, though small, has great power. (vs. 3-5a) Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Manage Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,182 views

    I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

    Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Westervelt avatar

    Strawberry Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,191 views

    I’ve chosen the strawberry to represent self-control, because it is one fruit that I find very difficult to control myself in eating.

    THE STRAWBERRY OF SELF-CONTROL Review: The ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS - "The Christ-like quality of dependability: stability in our relationship with God, reliability in our relationship with others." The MANGO OF MEEKNESS - "The Christ-like quality of servanthood: humility in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other