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  • Tim George avatar

    To Hear The Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 3,316 views

    In our trials and temptations we often yell for help in many ways but the question is, will we listen to the One who can help us in our times of trial and temptation?

    "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. So then, my beloved brethren, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    Born To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    only the errors are original, heavily relied upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries

    Born to Holiness James 1:18 Here we find more evidence for the arguments of James that God does not cause and is not responsible for temptation or sin. His proof this morning is regeneration. The new birth creates new life. This life is to be Godly, holy, righteous, and Christ like. The new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    Oh Behave Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 2,582 views

    These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are original

    Oh Behave James 1:19:21 Here we have the 3rd test of a true believer. 1st we saw A response to trials, 2nd a response to temptation, now we have a response to God’s word I. True believing faith produces an affection for the Word of God, Ps. 42:1 A. A new born doesn’t have to be taught to desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing And Doing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,122 views

    To be a genuine Christian we must be intentional about our spiritual lives, we must be consistent, and we must endure.

    On February 18 of this year, we heard the disturbing news that Robert Hanssen, a 25-year veteran of the FBI and expert in counterintelligence, had been arrested on espionage charges. He is accused of passing top-secret information to the Soviet Union — and later Russia — starting in 1985. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Devil Didn"T Make You Do It Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 13,977 views

    James in these verses teaches us how to overcome temptation (real faith For The Real World - part two)

    "The Devil Didn’t Make You Do It" James 1:13-18 A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his mother noticed that his hair and bathing suit were wet. "Johnnie," his mother scolded, "I told you not to go swimming." "I couldn’t help it mom," he defended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quit Kidding Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    Today as we look at James we will uncover 5 things that if we are not careful we can deceive ourselves about - and if we do , the end results can be deadly (Real faith For The Real World - part three)

    "Quit Kidding Yourself" James 1:16-27 She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her 2 babies. The morning sun was just beginning to sneak over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Close Your Mouth And Open Your Ears Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    If you’re always talking you can’t be taught.

    Close Your Mouth and Open Your Ears James 1:19-27 I. Listen up A. Don’t just hear B. Listen and carefully consider II. Slow down A. Don’t speak impulsively 1. Consider words 2. Carefully choose them 3. What would Jesus do? B. Slow to anger 1. Just because you are justified, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials And Temptations - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,484 views

    A further look at the issue of trials and temptations in the life of a Christian.

    Trials and Temptations - Pt. 2 James 1:12-18 This week we will be returning to the issue of trials and temptations as addressed in James chapter 1. James starts off with a challenge. "Don’t give up." Remember testing is a process and as a process we know that it is ongoing with many phases. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 148,573 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Rushing avatar

    A Commitment To God

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    This sermon provides three steps for making a commitment to God.

    I. Introduction a. Commitment means (www.dictionary.com) i. “Official consignment, as to a prison or mental health facility.” ii. “a pledge to do” b. Commitment to God i. A pledge to do the will of God. c. How can we follow through with our commitment? II. The first step is to Hear the Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Truth And Pressure

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    What does it mean to be a hearer AND doer of the Word?

    Last week we saw at some length that the main difference between a trial and a temptation was the source. Trials come from the Lord, and the purpose is to strengthen, to make sure our faith. To endure these trials ensures the crown of life (see v.12). On the other side, the temptations we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Growing In The Midst Of Trials (Part 2)

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,485 views

    4 More Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of difficulties. Part 2 of 2.

    Growing in the Midst of Trials Part 2 James 1:9-18 9 Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position. 10 But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow. 11 For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    God's Choice & Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    Temptation offers us many choices that might distract us from serving God. We have the choice to follow God because of one ultimate choice God made on our behalf.

    Recently I heard about a middle school in Oregon that faced a unique problem. It seems that a number of girls there were going into the bathrooms and putting on their lipstick. After they put it on their lips, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. I guess they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Have We Been Changed

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 308 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    This New Year’s sermon ask the question if we have changed spiritually after 9/11/01. It is also a challenge to be different in 2002.

    Sunday Morning December 30, 2001 New Year’s Sermon Bel Aire Baptist Church HAVE WE BEEN CHANGED? James 1 Introduction: [Play video clip “Now What?”] 1. As we begin to look at the end of year 2001 and toward 2002, I must ask the question, “Have We Been Changed?” 2. As I watched the news coverage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Demastus avatar

    The Festive Sufferer Series

    Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,773 views

    This is the 1st sermon in this series.

    The Message of James: "The Festive Sufferer" James 1:1-18 Introduction: *Illustration- Do you remember Harold Kushner’s book titled When Bad Things Happen To Good People? R. C. Sproul had a great answer for that. Someone asked him on one occasion, "Why do bad things happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ