Sermon at the Haynes Street church of Christ on February 16, 2014. Topic: James Chapter 3. Preacher: Steven Matthews

1. Welcome to the Haynes
Street church of Christ
TIMES OF SERVICES
SUNDAY:
9:30 A.M. BIBLE CLASS
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY:
7 P.M. BIBLE CLASS

2. A Look at James 3
Objective: What we learn in James 3 about the
tongue, wisdom and a teacher’s expectations.
Keep in mind: James is talking about the
individual’s behavior. But your conduct will have
effects on your family, the church, etc.
James 3:1-12
A
stern warning for teachers.
 Are we to get out of the teaching business?
 The seriousness that comes with teaching the Bible.

3. A Look at James 3
James 3:1-12 (continued)
 How
a small member of our body can have such a
positive—or negative—impact.
 We can’t tame our tongue by ourselves.
 Inconsistency in blessing God while cursing people
who are created in His image.
 Mixing the speech of blessing and cursing will only
produce negative results.
 How many sins would be prevented, if we would
always be consistent?

4. A Look at James 3
James 3:13-18
 The
solution: Seek divine wisdom.
 God is not the author of confusion. He brings
harmony and peace (I Cor. 14:33).
 Evil produces confusion and corrupts relationships.
 How are we known? By our works.
How dangerous is the tongue?
 Prov.
6:16-19: A lying tongue is an abomination to
the Lord.
 Eph. 4:29: High standards of speech for a
Christian.

5. A Look at James 3
Hateful tongue: Jeremiah 9:2-5.
Boasting tongue: Luke 18:9-14.
Impetuous tongue: James 1:19; Prov. 17:28.
Obscure tongue: Eph. 6:14.
Critical tongue: Prov. 17:10.
Double-tongued: I Tim. 3:8.
Explosive tongue: James 3:8; Psalm 50:16.
Does your tongue reflect the expectations of the
world, or does it reflect the light of Christ?

6. The Plan of Salvation
Hear (Romans 1:16; 10:14, 17)
Believe (John 8:24; Mark 16:16; Hebrews
11:6)
Repent (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30)
Confess (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33)
Be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16)
Live faithfully (Revelation 2:10; Matthew
6:33; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 15:58)

7. The Plan of Salvation
Hear (Romans 1:16; 10:14, 17)
Believe (John 8:24; Mark 16:16; Hebrews
11:6)
Repent (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30)
Confess (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-33)
Be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16)
Live faithfully (Revelation 2:10; Matthew
6:33; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 15:58)