Sermons on James 3:8-10: showing 16-30 of 319

Extreme Makeover: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 13, 2004

God wants to give us a makeover with a pierced tongue, a tongue that God has changed so that it conforms to his pattern of beauty and purpose.

Some of you probably grew up with beef tongue as a part of your menu. My mother sometimes served it boiled or stewed and sometimes pickled. I read about a certain master who ordered his servant to buy the best food he could get to provide for a meal for the entertainment of his friends. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

How Important Are Our Words

Contributed by Rickey Broach on Sep 19, 2004

There is a cry for revival in the land. I for one believe that God is wanting to answer that call. God is calling the church to a higher place in him to do so and that requires more of us. Our words play an inportant role in our walk with God in these las

HOW IMPORTANT ARE OUR WORDS? JAMES 3: 1-13 James 3 1My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 2For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3Behold, we put bits in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

The tongue has been given the title strongest muscle in the Body! Why then don’t we have the "strength" to control it?

Taming The Tongue The tongue of the human body is a very specialized organ. It is used for two distinct purposes. One is for eating. In eating the tongue is used in tasting as well as (did you know digestion). In digestion the tongue crushes food against the mouth, and also moves the food ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12, Proverbs 13:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue's Power Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 6, 2003

A sermon on the power of the tongue.

Sermon for 14 Pent Yr B, 14/09/2003 Based on James 3:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a woman went to Francis of Assisi and confessed that she had been guilty of malicious gossip. She asked him what she could do to be forgiven. Francis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming A Fiery Tongue

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 14, 2003

The tongue that is itself set on the fire of hell can be tamed and quenched by the refining and sanctifying fire of the Holy Spirit, if we will only allow the Lord to do so.

Text - James 3:1-12, RSV 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

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

Loose Lips Sink Ships

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2003

The tongue is a powerful instrument for good or for evil. James illustrates the signigicance of our words. This sermon provides reminders for how to nurture a wholesome tongue.

Loose Ships Sink Ships James 3:1-12 Intro During WWI, enemy spies used to hang around the British pubs to hear loose talk about ship movements. Sailors would talk about their next assignments, where they were going, when they were leaving—vital information for the German submarines. Just a few ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 15:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 24, 2003

The tongue- 1)The master key 2)A fire 3)A beast 4)A spring

Taming the tongue. Jas 3:1-12. WBC 26/10/03 pm INTRODUCTION The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill. Declared the Greek. The tongue destroys a greater hoard, The Turk asserts, than does the sword. A Persian proverb wisely saith, A lengthy tongue-an early death; Or sometimes ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue.

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue. Intro.: 1. Illust. General Robt. E. Lee was once asked what he thought of a fellow officer in the Confederate Army--an officer who had made some mean-spirited remarks about him. Lee thought for a moment, then rated him as being very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

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

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002

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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Untamable Tongue Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002

Part 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

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist