Podcasts about power of the tongue

August 27, 2025

Welcome to the School of Ministry Podcast where we examine James 3:5–12, as he uses vivid imagery of fire to show how the tongue—though small—can defile the whole person, spread destruction through gossip and slander, and be influenced by the old nature and the devil. In this remastered episode, we trace Biblical parallels and historical examples to highlight the danger and reach of sinful speech. Yet the episode also points to hope: the child of God, transformed by the new birth and led by the Holy Spirit, is called to a sanctified tongue that praises God and blesses others, with an invitation to accept Christ to avoid the eternal consequences of a real hell.

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In James 3, James writes to the power that the tongue possesses by highlighting that it is disporportionate in strength to its size, that we are helpless to tame it on our own, and that it reveals our heart. Pastor Zach encourages in this sermon that we would choose to change and let Jesus work on our life because thats when we can truly live set apart in this area. 

This week, Pastor Tom unpacks the power of our words from James 3 and Proverbs 18: “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Like the mighty Bismarck battleship taken down by a single torpedo, small things can have enormous impact. Our words can wound or heal, tear down or build up. What's behind them? The heart. And only Christ can transform it. Join us as we explore how God reshapes hearts—and tongues—for His glory.

The Bible says that our tongues can be used to bless or to curse. When we're not careful, our tongues can spark a wildfire of destruction. When we are intentional, however, we can spark wildfires of love and appreciation. Today Danny Hochstatter teaches us the power we all have to bless or curse with our speech.Visit www.FamilyLife.cc to learn more.

Proverbs 18:21 - Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Wisdom from the book of Proverbs concerning the tongue.  Proverbs 18:20-21

James reveals the tongue as the agent of great power, which enlightens believers to the reality that self-control over the whole body begins and is dependent upon controlling our tongue.

Our guest speaker, Jonathan Stuart, continues our Proverbs - Walking in Wisdom series with a sermon titled, "The Power of the Tongue".

Today, Pastor James unpacks the deep wisdom of James 3, revealing how powerful our words really are. Whether we build up or tear down, our tongue reflects what's happening in the heart. Come be challenged to speak with faith, not just volume.

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James 3:1-12. From the "The Letter of James" sermon series. Preached by Stephen Baker.

H2O's Summer Sermon Series will explore the book of Proverbs over the course of 12 weeks! This is a chance for the people of our church to be challenged and encouraged to live more examined lives, soaking in the virtue of scripture, the beauty of wise living, and the goodness of receiving wisdom from past generations.

From time to time, we've all let a careless comment slip. But today, pastor Ray Bentley has a warning for those who continually let their words get out of control. If you have a tongue that is uncontrolled, you can literally start a forest fire in a human sense. You can devour multitudes of lives and literally it can be as hot as the fires of hell itself.

Proverb says, pleasant words are like a honeycomb. Sweetness to the soul, health to the bones. Pastor Ray Bentley comments, the power of speech is one of the greatest gifts that God has given to human beings. If you will believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, and then if you will say with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, then thou shalt be saved.

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Good communication with your spouse is vital for a healthy marriage - what you say and how you say it. But equally important is being intentional about listening to our spouse.Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminuteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning, Radiant! Mike Young is teaching today. Continuing "Summer of Wisdom" in Proverbs: wisdom is rooted in fear of the Lord, fueled by a teachable spirit, and avoiding foolishness. Today: the incredible power of our words.Scripture References: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs (various), Matthew 12:33-37, James 3, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 10:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 17:28Key Points:Words: Weapon & Divine Reflection:Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue."Our words, unique to humans, reflect God's image. He spoke creation; we wield similar power.Every word carries spiritual weight: fostering flourishing or destruction. Reckless speech yields bad "fruit"; Spirit-led words bring peace.Words' Source (Matthew 12):Jesus: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matt 12:34). Words perfectly mirror our heart.Bitter hearts speak cutting words; Spirit-filled hearts speak grace.Jesus warns: "Account for every careless word" (Matt 12:36).Jesus' "harsh" words (e.g., "brood of vipers") were perfectly aimed to expose hypocrisy, unlike our own. He perfectly tamed His tongue.Proverbs on Speech: Death-Bringing:Lying (Prov 12:22): Erodes trust.Gossip/Slander (Prov 11:13): Destroys relationships.Hasty (Prov 29:20): Causes irreversible damage.Contentious (Prov 15:1): Escalates conflict.Flattery (Prov 28:23): Insincere praise entraps.Proverbs on Speech: Life-Giving:Truthful (Prov 12:19): Established forever.Gracious (Prov 16:24): "Like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul."Well-timed (Prov 25:11): Precious, beautiful.Comforting/Gentle (Prov 15:4): Bring healing; "a gentle tongue is a tree of life."Restraint (Prov 17:28): "Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise." Silence can be powerful.Words Shape Eternity:We can't perfectly tame our tongues; only Jesus did. He lives in us!Rom 10:9-10: mouth confession saves. Rom 8:9-11: Spirit in us gives life.God gives us words to proclaim the Gospel, bringing others from death to life. More than avoiding negative speech, actively bringing God's Kingdom.Conclusion:Our words hold incredible power. We're imperfect, but Jesus, the living Word, perfectly tamed His tongue to bring life, even through death. We now partake in His "fruit."Call to Action:At the table, confess foolishness/death-bringing words. Ask God for His ways. Then, stop talking and listen for His voice. Let the Holy Spirit transform your mouth to proclaim good news and bring life. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

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What if your healing is waiting on your movement? Discover how prophetic actions activate physical healing! Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/6a6mt8w or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/#  In this powerful episode, Kathy DeGraw reveals how healing often requires more than just waiting—it demands action. Drawing from Luke 17:14, where the lepers were healed as they went, Kathy teaches how prophetic movement is often the key to activating your miracle. Whether you're dealing with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, or weakness, this episode will empower you to take small yet bold steps toward your physical healing. Kathy shares practical tips like using a vibration plate or grounding mat and emphasizes the spiritual importance of aligning faith with action. Hear real-life testimonies—including one woman instantly healed of rheumatoid arthritis as she walked away from the altar. You'll learn why physical therapy, simple movement, and declarations are vital parts of your breakthrough. This is not just encouragement—it's your invitation to co-labor with God and move into divine health. #healingthroughmovement #faithinaction #prophetichealing #physicalhealingtestimony #kathydegrawministries Get Grounding mat, Sauna, and Vibration Plate Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kathydegraw/list/2AI320PE88UAA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_0M7HDCDB5BX9F12RJCXQ  **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/    Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499   **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org   **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others!  - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/   - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

Anger, rash judgement, bad moods and tones, profanity in speech? What does the Bible and the Saints tell us and more in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Anger, rash judgement, bad moods and tones, profanity in speech? What does the Bible and the Saints tell us and more in today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.

Are your words keeping you sick? Discover how your own confession could be empowering disease and blocking your healing breakthrough. Learn to shift your language and release divine health with this powerful teaching. Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/6a6mt8w or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ Speak Out - Releasing the Power of Declaring Prayer available at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/speak-out/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/5rkfdLi Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Are you speaking against your own healing? In this urgent and eye-opening episode, Kathy DeGraw shares how your everyday language might be giving legal ownership to sickness and delaying your miracle. With biblical insight from Proverbs 18:21 and personal testimony of a medically verified healing, she reveals how phrases like “I have pain” or “my illness” empower demonic assignments and keep you spiritually bound. Learn how to shift your language, break generational word curses, and declare the promises of God over your body. Kathy teaches practical ways to guard your mouth, rewrite your confession, and activate healing through faith-based declarations. Whether you're contending for your own health or interceding for a loved one, this teaching will equip you to reverse negative words and speak divine life into every part of your being. It's time to stop agreeing with sickness and start prophesying healing! #healingdeclarations #speakinglife #faithhealing #wordcurses #divinehealth **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/    Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499   **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Prayer Declarations at https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org    **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others!  - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/   - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org  - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468  

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Beth continues this powerful series by exploring the connection between the heart and the tongue. Drawing from Colossians, Psalms, and Luke, she reminds us that “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” and nothing shuts down relationships or opportunity faster than a foolish mouth. In a culture of noise and division, followers of Christ must be led by Christ and speak from a place of grace, wisdom, and awareness of God's promises."A hard heart makes all sorts of foolish decisions." - Beth MooreKey Scriptures: Colossians 4:2–6; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9; Luke 6:45; 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 John 3:19-20; Psalm 51:10; Hebrews 9:15; Exodus 4:12; Luke 21:15

Beth continues this powerful series by exploring the connection between the heart and the tongue. Drawing from Colossians, Psalms, and Luke, she reminds us that “the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” and nothing shuts down relationships or opportunity faster than a foolish mouth. In a culture of noise and division, followers of Christ must be led by Christ and speak from a place of grace, wisdom, and awareness of God's promises."A hard heart makes all sorts of foolish decisions." - Beth MooreKey Scriptures: Colossians 4:2–6; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9; Luke 6:45; 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 John 3:19-20; Psalm 51:10; Hebrews 9:15; Exodus 4:12; Luke 21:15

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Overview The Big Idea: God calls us to honor Him and bless others with our words. Taming the tongue is a mark of spiritual maturity. Our words hold incredible power—for good or for harm. In James 3:1-12, we are reminded of the challenge of controlling our speech and how it reflects the condition of our…

Date: 04/06/2025Series: Book of James: Faith WorksSpeaker: Chris Luciano, ElderScripture: James 3:1-5a

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Lisa and I discuss how the tongue can build up others when used rightly, giving encouragement and wisdom from the Word. I explore the meaning of renewing our minds. We consider Joseph's brothers acknowledging that they are in trouble because of their sin against Joseph. Plus, the fullness of Abraham's children.

Did you know your tongue has the same power as a tiny rudder steering a massive ship? Your daily 16,000 words are shaping lives - including yours. Are you ready to harness the power of your words? Join Pastor Kevin McGlamery and the North Cleveland Church of God Family for the message "The Power of the Tongue".

Pastor Davide walks through James 3:1-12 and shares the power and potential our tongues have over our lives.

Your words have power, so speak life! In “Power of the Tongue”, Eddie and Pastor Nicole continue our series through the Book of James in the form of CONVO between a husband and wife. They discuss how powerful our words can be and where true wisdom comes from!If you want to contribute to support the ministry of CONVO Church, you can give securely online at http://convochurch.com/give​​​​​Scripture References | NLT:James 3, verses 1-18Matthew 7, verses 21-23Ephesians 4, verse 29Matthew 12, verse 35Galatians 5, verse 25Proverbs 18, verse 21Philippians 4, verse 8Romans 12, verse 2Isaiah 55, verse 11CONVO Church is led by Pastors Craig & Cara Dyson. We exist to lead people in becoming passionate Jesus followers bringing the love, grace, and truth of God into everyday convos, influencing every sphere of life. We are here to Inspire Purpose, Encourage Life, and Build Faith in you.

A few years ago, I was wrapping up a workout at the gym, drenched in sweat and parched. You know that kind of thirst where you feel like you could drink an entire lake? I wandered over to the cooler, casually chatting with someone, my mind elsewhere. I grabbed my container, popped it under the spigot, and filled it up without a second thought. Still mid-conversation, I raised the cup to my lips, eager for a refreshing gulp of cold water. But instead of quenching my thirst, I jerked back in shock as my lip sizzled in pain. I'd filled my cup with steaming hot water. Instantly, my careless mistake turned what I thought would refresh me into something that burned me. It was a surprising and not-so-gentle reminder to pay attention to the water I was putting in my cup. In the same way, careless words that come out of our mouths can soothe or burn. That is what James is concerned about today. Welcome to the Daily Devo. Our text today is James 3:9-12. With [the tongue] we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water. — James 3:9-12 James uses some very vivid illustrations in these short verses: He illustrates that the human tongue can bless God and curse God's people. He illustrates that the human mouth is an orifice of blessing and cursing simultaneously. He illustrates that natural elements act consistently, such as a freshwater spring or a sea of saltwater. He illustrates that plant life is also consistent in its produce. Unlike the natural order, James points out that humanity, specifically believers, are the only creatures in all God's creation that can act inconsistently. The propensity is almost schizophrenic. But here is James's bottom line: The tips of our tongues and the orifices of our mouths reveal our inconsistencies and the nature of our hearts. They expose us. We have all said stupid things. But James is not just concerned about the stupid things you and I say. He is concerned about the inconsistency of our hearts, which think and believe inconsistent thoughts and ideas, thus communicating inconsistent messages that burn us and others. James is leading us all toward deep consistency. Consistency starts in the heart. When Christ rules your heart, your words should follow. So, if you have been compartmentalizing your faith in Jesus, it's time to stop. Let Christ and his Spirit live in all the rooms, hallways, and corners of your heart. Open up to God where you have held onto pain, anger, regret, bitterness, and guilt with others. Start looking at all people through the lens of God, fallen but created by him for a relationship with Jesus. Then speak life, bless others, align your words with God's heart, and maybe you'll stop getting into hot water. #TamingTheTongue, #SpeakLife, #FaithInAction ASK THIS: How have my words both blessed and hurt others recently? In which areas am I inconsistent between my heart and speech? What steps can I take to let Christ rule my entire heart? How can I align my words today to reflect God's love? DO THIS: Speak a blessing to someone you've struggled with this week, reflecting God's love through your words. PRAY THIS: Lord, transform my heart so that my words reflect Your love and truth. Help me speak life and bring blessings to others. Amen PLAY THIS: I Speak Jesus.