The truth is everyone of your words matter, they influence someone either negatively or positively. How many times have you heard someone say, “I wish I would never have said that!” Our text in James today addresses the issue of the uncontrolled words of the tongue. We see this dilemma of words
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Contributed by John Cuddeford on Nov 1, 2007
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In the book of Revelation, Jesus himself speaks to them. He commends them for many things. But then he adds this sobering rebuke. “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. ” (Rev. 2:4) WHO is your FIRST LOVE? Over the years, have the pursuits, the distractions, the
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Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 27, 2025
This poem focuses on the Easter Story and covers the crucifixion and the resurrection. Of course the story is not complete without the Lord coming again and the last stanza features that. Each stanza deals with a different feature of the Saviour’s life that passion weekend.
God’s love could
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"It would require much exotic calculation to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all of human history—has been Jesus of Nazareth… A serious argument can be made that no one else’s life has proved remotely as
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Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 25, 2005
My dad had a set of metallic dog figures and used to amaze us kids by putting the dogs on a table then moving a powerful magnet under the table. The "dogs" would move as the magnet drew them to itself.
Just so, Jesus,
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Contributed by Andy Taylor on Dec 17, 2006
Illustration: Blast welding
imagine two things put together that seem incompatible, Jesus humanity and divinity, being joined together by the great power of God and His love for us. It’s like in building a ship, joining aluminum of the top 10 stories of an
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2003
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Grizzly Pun
One day in the forest, three animals were discussing who among them was the most powerful.
"I am," said the hawk, "because I can fly and swoop down swiftly at my prey."
"That’s nothing," said the mountain lion, "I am not only fleet, but I have powerful teeth and claws."
"I am the
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Contributed by N A on Feb 7, 2010
"Notice that they will have a form of godliness or 'Christianity,' but they will deny its power. How will they deny its power? They deny that Christianity can change them from being unforgiving to forgiving. They will boast of being followers of Jesus and proclaim their 'new birth' experience,
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Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 1, 2010
When my grandson runs to me as I get home in the afternoons, he often says, "Hey Pa, do you want to play with me?" I say "Yes of course I want to play with you but I will need to do a few things first, like get a cup of coffee and relax for a little while." He says, "THEN will you play with me?"
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Sometimes we come against things that violates our core principles and we may not be able to speak up or stand up for what we know we should. But with the conviction and power of faith, we stand up for our beliefs and consequently do the right thing. Doing the right is powered by faith! The bible
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jul 23, 2008
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STORIES & STATS ON ALCOHOL
A pastor was preaching on alcohol one Sunday, and to finish up his sermon with some passion he said, "If I had all the beer in the world, I would throw it into the river!" Then with a little more passion and fire he said, "And if I had all the wine in the world I would
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2001
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WHO AM I HURTING?
When we hate our enemies we give them power over us - power over our sleep, our appetites, our happiness. They would dance with joy if they knew how much they were worrying us. Our hate is not hurting them at
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Contributed by Garris Hudson on Jan 8, 2024
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John Piper says that sin (lust for example) "gets its power by persuading me to believe that I will be much happier if I will follow it. The power of all temptation is the prospect that it will make me happier."
And all of God's children
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Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 31, 2002
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The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life (self-satisfaction in who we are,
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Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 13, 2003
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The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life (self-satisfaction in who we are,
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Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 6, 2003
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We live by faith: But the symbols of bread and wine give us some insight into the life and sufferings of Jesus. He gave his all to give us all eternal life.(Illustration: This past week, I have had opportunity to have two lunches with fellow pastors, John and Juan. About two years ago, one of
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Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004
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I can remember two separate mornings in my life, when I woke up early because I couldn’t breathe.
When I woke, my lungs had stopped breathing and I realized they weren’t taking commands from my brain. So I darted out of bed, standing in the middle of the room with my mouth wide open, prompting my
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Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 13, 2006
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Robertson McQuilkin, former president of Columbia International University (Columbia, South Carolina) wrote this testimony:
Life was heavy on me. My dearest friend and intimate companion, my delightful wife Muriel, was slipping away, one painful loss at a time, as Alzheimer’s disease ravaged her
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