Sermon Tone Analysis
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James’s Opening
*Give overview of last lesson and intro to taming the tongue*
Video Opening (7:30)
*Read 3:1 “Not many of you should become teachers*
“Why do you think James opens by warning us not to become teacher of the word?
Isn’t that odd?”
Why is it important to control how we speak?
What does James mean by they will be judged with greater strictness?
Do you think James is telling us that God will judge those who teach the word harsher after they die?
“James is actually saying those around teachers will persecute them for their sin harsher”
*Give example of Perry Noble*
*Read 1:2*
“James says we stumble in many ways, but if someone can control stumbling with his tongue he is perfect”
“Do you think that it is true that we can be perfect if we can control the things we say?”
“What is James actually getting at here?”
“James is saying, if you can get this under control everything else is easy in comparison” (5 min)
James
James’s Examples
Explain bits into the mouths of horses and ships
“James uses these examples to rival the example of the tongue and that it “Boasts great things”
*Read 3:6* Emphasize “Staining the whole body”
*Tell Story about coach Wurst*
“Not only did what Stephan said effect him, but it also affected the reputation of our team and our school.
*Read 9-12*
*Explain why it is so bad to say you love God and curse his creations and his name* (5 min)
Stomping out hateful language
What is the best way to stop using bad language
“Not about focusing on the sin but instead the creator”
*Talk about get up and renewing your mind*
*Talk about focusing on God and being obedient one step at a time during the day*
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