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Taming The Tongue Sermon

The sermon emphasizes the power of words, highlighting that the tongue, though small, can greatly influence and harm. It discusses the difficulty of controlling the tongue and the importance of recognizing our need for the Holy Spirit, as our words reflect our hearts. The conclusion encourages daily surrender to Christ for transformation, along with practical steps for mindful speech.

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Taming The Tongue Sermon

The sermon emphasizes the power of words, highlighting that the tongue, though small, can greatly influence and harm. It discusses the difficulty of controlling the tongue and the importance of recognizing our need for the Holy Spirit, as our words reflect our hearts. The conclusion encourages daily surrender to Christ for transformation, along with practical steps for mindful speech.

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Sermon: Taming the Tongue

Introduction

Words are powerful. With them, we worship, teach, comfort, correct - but also hurt, divide, and destroy.

Scripture makes it clear: how we use our words matters deeply to God.

James 3:5 says, "The tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great

forest is set on fire by a small spark."

Let's explore what God says about the tongue - and how we can learn to tame it.

1. The Tongue is Small but Powerful (James 3:3-6)

James compares the tongue to:

- A bit in a horse's mouth - small, but controls the whole animal.

- A rudder on a ship - small, but steers great vessels.

- A spark - tiny, yet can ignite a wildfire.

Key Truth: Words can bless, or they can burn. A careless word can ruin a reputation, damage a relationship,

or stir division in a church.

Example: One rumor or harsh comment can spread rapidly - like fire on dry grass.

2. The Tongue is Difficult to Control (James 3:7-8)

James says no one can fully tame the tongue - it's "a restless evil, full of deadly poison."

Does that mean we give up? No - it means we recognize our need for the Holy Spirit. What's in our hearts will

eventually come out of our mouths (Matthew 12:34).

Prayer: "Lord, guard my lips. Let me speak with wisdom, love, and restraint."

3. The Tongue Reveals the Heart (James 3:9-12)


Sermon: Taming the Tongue

With the same mouth, we praise God and curse others made in His image. James says this contradiction

shouldn't happen.

A spring can't pour both fresh and bitter water. Likewise, a heart full of Christ should produce words that

reflect His love and truth.

Challenge: What do your words reveal about what's in your heart?

Conclusion

Taming the tongue is not about perfection - it's about daily surrender to Christ. When we walk with Him, He

changes not only our behavior, but our very hearts.

Psalm 19:14: "Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord,

my rock and my redeemer."

Practical Steps

- Pause before you speak - ask: Is it true? Kind? Necessary?

- Pray daily for wisdom and self-control.

- Fill your heart with God's Word - what fills your heart will fill your mouth.

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