Podcasts about taming the tongue

Speaker: Molly Esparza Title: James 3:2-12 - Taming The Tongue

Part 15 of "James: Gospel Wisdom for the Christian Life"

Taming the Tongue by Franklin City Church

The sermon centers on the importance of controlling the tongue, emphasizing that it serves as a critical test of faith and reveals the state of one's heart. Drawing from James's teachings, the message highlights the inherent difficulty in mastering speech, contrasting earthly wisdom with the pure, peaceable wisdom that descends from above. Scripture passages, including those from Matthew and Isaiah, underscore the need for continual reliance on God's grace to tame the unruly tongue and to ensure that words reflect a heart aligned with righteousness, ultimately promoting a life of peace and reflecting God's character.

Bible Reading & Key Passage: James 3:1-12

Series: James - Walk the Talk

This week Pastor Mariana Dantas continues our series "Practice" where we dive into the book of James.If you would like to connect with us, please visit myjourney.church

The tongue is small, but its impact is mighty. In this episode, we explore how our speech can guide lives like a bridle guides a horse, or set entire worlds aflame. God's Word reminds us that the condition of our hearts is revealed through the words we speak. As followers of Christ, we are called to speak with grace, truth, and love—offering life instead of harm. Together, we'll uncover the heart transformation needed to tame the tongue and let our words honor the One we serve.

James: A Handy Guide to Faith

Steve walks us through the first twelve verses of James chapter 3 to show how believers are called to use their voices. As the half-brother of Jesus Christ, James had a uniquely personal understanding of our Savior's will, offering insight that few other biblical authors could. He vividly illustrates the conflicting nature of the tongue using the images of a spring and a fig tree. Steve explains that our ability to speak life or death is a sobering responsibility. He also offers practical guidance for ensuring our words bless both God and our neighbor. Are you speaking from the heart of Christ or from the desires of self?

Sermon - July 27, 2025

Send us a textThis is a message I shared at Timothy Lutheran Church on Sunday July 27, 2025 from James Chapter 3. This is the 4th in a 6 part series from James. Thank you for listening! 

James 3 :3-6

Series: N/AService: Sun Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Paul Smithson

Series: N/AService: Sun Bible StudyType: SermonSpeaker: Paul Smithson

God wants believers to be careful with their words.

Heart Matters - Taming the Tongue Part 3 | Aimee Talbot | Paradox Church Sunday Gathering

Pastor PhillipSunday, June 29th, 2025

Heart Matters - Taming The Tongue Part 2 | Aimee Talbot | Paradox Church Sunday Gathering

Stand Alone | Taming the Tongue | James 3:1-12 | Eric Rokohl by Providence Community Church

Pastor Phillip O'ReillySunday, June 22nd, 2025

In this message, Sky continues our series going through the epistle of James, focusing on the dangers of our tongue!

Taming the Tongue. James 3:1-12. Lead Pastor Michael Clary

Every night, join Father Joseph Matlak as he ends the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, and using the Douay-Rheims psalter for his reflections, Father Matlak guides you in prayer and shares a brief reflection and a thorough examination of conscience providing you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. ________________

Words matter. In this eye-opening sermon from James 3, Pastor Jeremiah Genin explores the incredible power of the tongue—and the spiritual impact of the words we speak. Whether it's gossip, criticism, negativity, or simply careless speech, Scripture teaches us that the tongue can either bring life or set our world on fire. This message unpacks the biblical call to use our words to bless, build, and bring healing, not destruction. Through honest insight and biblical truth, you'll be challenged to assess your speech, examine your heart, and surrender your words to the Holy Spirit. The same mouth that praises God should not tear others down. As Pastor Jeremiah reminds us: we don't just need more discipline—we need transformation. And that begins by letting Jesus rule our hearts and our tongues. If you're searching for a church in Madison, WI that teaches the Bible, honors the presence of God, and equips you to live out your faith, we invite you to join us at Chapel Valley Church. This sermon answers: Why is the tongue so difficult to control, and what does it reveal about our hearts? How can we surrender our speech to the Holy Spirit and speak life instead of harm? What does James 3 teach us about spiritual maturity and the power of our words?

Taming The Tongue // Rev. Jarrett Wallace by Chapel Roswell

Heart Matters - Taming the Tongue | Aimee Talbot | Paradox Church Sunday Gathering 

The Book of James is a letter to struggling Christians encouraging them to stay faithful in the face of great suffering. It is  full of practical wisdom and truth to help us know and follow God's plan for our flourishing. As we get into James 3, the practical application of this wisdom is focused on how we use our words. Much damage can be done through our words so we must be careful how we speak.

This is June 8th's sermon in which Gage Crowder points out a unifying theme in the book of James: the righteous and wicked use of words. He then walks through how James calls Christians to respect the power of the tongue, recognize the great potential of the tongue, and understand the purpose of the tongue. Gage Crowder teaches literature and Bible at Providence Classical School in Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to his studies at Birmingham Theological Seminary, he is a contributing member of the Huntsville Literary Association and the Academy of Philosophy and Letters. His poetry and prose can be found in the The Legend, Poem Magazine, the Birmingham Arts Journal, Panoply and elsewhere. Trinity Reformed Church is a CREC church in Huntsville, AL. seeking to extend and unite the Kingdom in the Huntsville area. Check out our website, Facebook or YouTube!

Pastor Nathan continues the series in the book of James on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025. (James 3:1-12)

Pastor Phillip O'ReillySunday, June 1st, 2025

Taming the Tongue | June 1, 2025Proof Week 6Message by Pat Hood [Lead Pastor] 

Pastor Dave emphasizes the profound impact our words have on our lives and the lives of those around us, urging us to realize that the tongue can bring both life and death. He illustrates how our speech can affect relationships, self-worth, and our spiritual maturity, urging listeners to speak positively and avoid negativity, gossip, and curses. The pastor reminds us that our words reflect our heart, and as we allow God to transform our hearts, we can change the words we express. Ultimately, he invites everyone to acknowledge their struggles with words and seek healing and freedom through God.Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,James 3:2-12 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. 4 Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things.See how great a forest a little fire kindles! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. 8 But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? 12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.Matthew 12:33-34 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Pastor Dave emphasizes the profound impact our words have on our lives and the lives of those around us, urging us to realize that the tongue can bring both life and death. He illustrates how our speech can affect relationships, self-worth, and our spiritual maturity, urging listeners to speak positively and avoid negativity, gossip, and curses. The pastor reminds us that our words reflect our heart, and as we allow God to transform our hearts, we can change the words we express. Ultimately, he invites everyone to acknowledge their struggles with words and seek healing and freedom through God.Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,James 3:2-12 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths that they may obey us, and we turn their whole body. 4 Look also at ships: although they are so large and are driven by fierce winds, they are turned by a very small rudder wherever the pilot desires. 5 Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things.See how great a forest a little fire kindles! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity. The tongue is so set among our members that it defiles the whole body, and sets on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire by hell. 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and creature of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by mankind. 8 But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. 10 Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring send forth fresh water and bitter from the same opening? 12 Can a fig tree, my brethren, bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Thus no spring yields both salt water and fresh.Matthew 12:33-34 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.

Taming the Tongue | June 1, 2025Proof Week 6Message by Kyle Goen [Riverdale Campus Pastor] 

Dan Collins | James 3 | May 18, 2025

Blueprint of Faith: Taming the Tongue

May 11th, 2025 Paul Church In a world full of hot takes, social media rants, and unfiltered opinions, it's easy to forget the power our words carry. In this week's message, Paul Church takes us through the practical and challenging wisdom of taming the tongue. Drawing from the book of James, he unpacks the deep influence of our speech, why it matters in our everyday relationships, and how even small words can spark massive fires. If you've ever found yourself wishing you could take back something you said (or texted), this message is for you. Discover how to use your words for good, find the freedom in humility, and learn what it means to reflect the character of Jesus in every conversation.

Today, we're discussing the recent controversy surrounding Shiloh Hendrix, who called a black child a racial slur at a playground instead of taking the concern to the child's parents. This behavior is not only unacceptable—it's unchristian. As followers of Christ, we are called to be above reproach (1 Timothy 3:2), especially when dealing with the next generation. God will not judge us by our skin color, so why are we so quick to judge others by theirs? We can simultaneously be aware of the statistics about certain cultures within particular races, and realize that this is not how we handle those problems. We'll explore the biblical approach to conflict resolution. When there's a problem with a child's behavior, the godly route is to speak directly with their parents—not to attack the child. Christians must hold one another accountable. --https://policecoffee.com/collections/coffee

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River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.

Season 3, Episode 11 w/ Tyler Smith

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