Franklin Hill Church A small church with a big heart, full of faith
Pastor Al Hickok
Scripture Reading – James 3:1-12
TAMING THE TONGUE
(James 3:1-12)
English Standard Version
1Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life,[a] and set on fire by hell.[b] 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers,[c] these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.
Message: “The Deadly Tongue”
Listen To Audio: Sermon 04212024
Taming Our Tongues – Revelation Scriptures.com
Lying – Revelation 21:8
Cursing – Ephesians 4:29
Boasting – 1 Corinthians 13:4
Crude Joking – Ephesians 5:4
Slander – Leviticus 16:16
Deceit – Romans 3:13
Gossip – Romans 1:29
Foolish Talk – Ephesians 5:4
Obscene Talk – Colossians 3:8
Harsh Criticism -1 Corinthians 13:4
False Teaching – Titus 1:10-11
Crooked Speech – Proverbs 4:24
Evil Speaking – Ephesians 4:31
Careless Word – Matthew: 12:36
Announcements
- Pastor Al can be contacted at 609-529-7526.
- Any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Al directly.
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Email Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests (whisperpines@frontiernet.net)
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Sunday School begins at 8:30 a.m. We are studying Chip Ingram’s series on “Culture Shock – A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive Issues.” Please join us and be blessed!
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Coming Soon! Saturday, June 15th – beginning at 9:00am - training session to learn First Aid, CPR, and AED. Please let Debbie Hickok know if you are interested. $15 each person, limited to 20 people. More details forthcoming.
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ALSO COMING SOON! Franklin Hill’s Mama’s Group. Please spread the word to any mama you know who might like to come, eat a yummy breakfast, have a cup of coffee, and make a few new friends who are walking right alongside them in the trenches of motherhood. All mothers are welcome, and daycare will be provided on site! A definite date and time of the first get-together is coming soon! Please contact Emily Travis (via call or text) at 607-205-0361 with any questions or comments.
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A new church directory will be printed soon. Please be sure your information is correct. Call or email Debbie Hickok with any info. Target date for new ones to be placed in church foyer: May 12th.
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Apr. 30: Newsletter deadline. Please get your articles to Carolyn White at whisperpines@frontiernet.net
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May 9: at 2:30 p.m. – PW – All ladies welcome!
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May 12: Mother’s Day!
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May 15 at 8:00 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast
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Choir practice is on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
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Note: Our website is www.franklinhillpresbyterian.org where you can access online messages, the event calendar, our church newsletter, mission, etc. Check it out when you can!
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Please contact Debbie Hickok by Wednesday evening with any announcements you have for next week’s bulletin
