From The Same Mouth Come Blessing And Cursing
In this sermon, we continue in James chapter 3 and confront one of Scripture’s most sobering assessments of the human tongue. James 3:6–12 exposes the deep contradiction that can exist in the life of a believer, where the same mouth used to bless God is also used to harm others who are made in His image. This passage presses us to take seriously the spiritual danger of unrestrained speech and to recognize that our words reveal far more about our hearts than we often realize.
This message walks carefully through James’ teaching on the tongue as a destructive fire, a force capable of defiling the whole person and shaping the entire course of one’s life. We reflect on how seemingly small words, when left unchecked, can grow into devastating consequences within our homes, relationships, and the church. James challenges the tendency to tolerate what appears small or insignificant, reminding us that sin is measured not by its visibility or popularity but by whether it violates the holiness of God and the truth of His Word.
More than a warning, this passage calls believers to honest self examination and renewed reverence for God’s holiness. James exposes the inconsistency of a faith that praises God while disregarding His image in others, and he urges the church to cultivate a speech that flows from a transformed heart. The sermon invites us to examine whether our tongues are instruments of blessing or sources of destruction, and whether our lives reflect a faith that is truly governed by Christ.
May this message lead us to greater humility, deeper repentance, and a renewed dependence on the grace of God. And may the Lord, by His Spirit, train our tongues to speak words that honor Christ, edify His people, and faithfully proclaim the gospel of salvation.
Capitol Commons Reformed Church, Sermon Recording for December 21, 2025
About the Speaker
Ray Caguin
Pastor at Capitol Commons Reformed Church
Ray Caguin is a pastor at Capitol Commons Reformed Church and the founder and CEO of ART Fulfillment Solutions, Inc. He holds a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Asia & The Pacific, pursued a Master of Divinity at Grace School of Theology, and is currently studying for a Master of Arts in Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as Biblical Studies and Counseling at The Expositors Academy. He serves the Lord alongside his wife, Celina, and their two Shih Tzus, Memo and Nava.
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About This Series
The Book of James
The book of James will look piercingly into our lives and how we behave and conduct ourselves, and will force us to see where we are not being who we ought to be in Christ. Are we truly living out in our lives Christ Jesus, who is truly living in us. My prayer is that as we go through this series—and according to the Lord’s will, I estimate this series to go on for about 23 Sundays at the minimum—that the Holy Spirit, as nobody else can, will do surgery on every one of our hearts and minds, so that Sunday after Sunday after Sunday, we are surrendering more and more of our hypocrisies and weaknesses in repentance to Him, but also maturing and being transformed more and more into Christlikeness.
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