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  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 11,284 views

    You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

    The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,997 views

    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Wise Guy

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,628 views

    Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

    A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

    Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    What makes a peson truly wise?

    True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Flock Support

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    THis sermons desl with the need for Christians to love and support each other showing the compassion of Christ.

    Flock Support James 3:13-18, John15:9-12, 17,Mat 26:40-41 I. Last week we saw how geese are smarter than we think. A. They work together to allow everyone to achieve their best. B. They use the help given to them in the best way possible. C. And they share the burdens so no one gets worn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Good Life Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 6, 2004
    based on 99 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Get God’s view of a good life.

    “Good Life” Message in “extreme makeover” series Happy Mother’s Day! Ah the good life… Mothers, actually, all of us dream of the good life, don’t we? Our culture is big on it, especially now powered by the popular “Extreme Makeover” TV series and all its clones. And it seems, as our culture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

    WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Word On Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

    A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    In order to know if you are truly wise or otherwise, you must first know what true wisdom is. In today’s lesson, James teaches two important truths about the nature of true wisdom.

    Scripture Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors in our day. He is also the second richest man in the world, with an estimated worth of $44 billion. Buffett is so famous that a special edition of the Monopoly board game features him and his companies. A couple of months ago, in June 2005, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sown In Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,323 views

    Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

    The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • douglas dudley avatar

    Wise Or Otherwise? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    IT SEEMS THE CHRISTIANS IN JAMES’ DAY WAS HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF WISDOM. DO WE HAVE THAT PROBLEM TODAY?

    Wise and Otherwise Text: James 3:13-17 Introduction. Sometimes late at night, it’s hard to find a good movie to watch. The other night, as I manned my remote to look at the listings, I noticed a movie called “Dumb and Dumber”. If you’ll remember back to the time when we were kids on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Wise Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 22,808 views

    Seventh in a series on the book of James. Deals with the nature of true wisdom.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 7 “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist