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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,804 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
     | 5,191 views

    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
     | 6,190 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

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 9,362 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

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Power Under Control Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 3,974 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
     | 5,870 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

  • Jim Mooney avatar

    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 56,075 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

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

    What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    The Untamable Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    Las Palabras No Se Las Lleva El Viento Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,524 views

    Sticks and stones break bones and words do hurt: The use of the tongue in James

    Las palabras no se las lleva el viento Texto: Santiago 3:1-2 Lectura Bíblica: Mateo 12:33-37 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” dice un refrán infantil muy común. Una traducción libre diría mas o menos: “Pedradas y ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • William Rushing avatar

    A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,089 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Is Your Tongue Productive Or Destructive?

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 331 ratings
     | 99,395 views

    This message focuses on controlling the big fish in the mouth called the tongue.

    It seems that lately you can’t hardly turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the moral decay of the Catholic church. More and more accusations are being hurled at priest regarding sexual misconduct. In no way shape or form am I defending what these priest allegedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Setting The Course Of Your Destiny

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 26,653 views

    Destiny is Gods Design for your life, whether you reach it or not is up to you, In this message reveals how to set the course for your destiny.

    God has a plan for every life here (we recognize it as destiny). Eph 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Pre- determined destination (destiny is a word that encompasses the pre –destination of God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 638 ratings
     | 52,910 views

    The words we speak shape our lives and many times the lives of those around us.

    The Power of Words · I love you, youre important to me, thank you so much, how can I repay you, you look really nice today, I like your new haircut, great job, this place wouldn’t be the same withouit you, im proud of you, you are irreplacable, will you marry, were having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Taking Care Of The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,129 views

    The words that come out of our mouth only reveal what lies in the heart. The only real way to take care of a tongue problem is to allow God to change our heart.

    Maybe you’ve heard the saying “What you do speaks so loudly that I can’t hear what you say.” In James 2:18, the passage we looked at last week, the brother of Jesus writes, “But someone will say, ‘You have faith; I have deeds.’ Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ