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The Right Kind Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2011

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James teaches us about several kinds of wisdom. This message points to those types and gives the RIGHT one to seek.

How to Do Life The Right Kind of Wisdom James 3:13-18 Have you ever met someone who seemingly was a great intellect (book-smart) but had no ‘common’ (horse) sense? It’s almost the mad scientist persona where he can perform great academic feats but has trouble tying his shoe. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 30, 2009

based on 12 ratings

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The Choices that SHE made caused her attitude to change as well as her outlook on life

Three (3) Reasons Why Naomi Went From Sweet To Bitter Ruth 1:1-22 Introduction; This book opens with a famine, and closes with a great feast. This book begins with a funeral, and ends with a wedding. Matthew Henry’s Commentary says… <>We find in this book excellent example of faith, piety, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Roll Away The Stone

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

based on 7 ratings

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We bury a lot of things in our hearts and hide them there behind very heavy stones. These stones often have a name, like shame, hurt, bitterness, loss, and grief. Others are called selfishness, envy, lust, and greed. I want you to know that whatever is en

Roll Away the Stone Today we celebrate with Christians all over the world the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the great event that separates the Christian religion from all others. Our God is not an idol of stone or wood but our God is alive. A great battle took place behind the stone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Power Of Household Wickedness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 8, 2013

based on 4 ratings

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Household enemies are more dangerous because you are usually less cautious with them. You usually have no problem dealing with known enemies. But you lower your guards at home because you believe you are in the midst of people who love and care for you.

BREAKING THE POWER OF HOUSEHOLD WICKEDNESS Study Texts: Daniel 6: 1 – 5, Micah 7:5-8, Mat 10:36 - Household enemies range from a wicked husband or wife to a greedy step-mother, an envious brother, an uncle or aunty who does not want your mother or father’s children to do better than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon – The Cost Of Having Your Way - Do You Really Want A King?

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 4, 2025

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But they wanted a king “the same as all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). So they rejected their true King, the God of heaven and earth. God granted their request and gave them over to their desires, but not without a warning.

Sermon – Do You Really Want A King? Scripture Lesson - 1Samuel 8:1-21 “As Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons to be judges over Israel. Joel and Abijah, his oldest sons, held court in Beersheba. But they were not like their father, for they were greedy for money. They accepted bribes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21, Deuteronomy 32:36, Exodus 13:21, Exodus 14:14, Proverbs 1:29-33, Numbers 23:19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom, Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

based on 5 ratings

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Godly wisdom overcomes sin, strife, and stubbornness.

Introduction Would you take your Bibles please, and turn tonight in the book of James, chapter 3? James continues to speak to us. James, what a great man he was. Let us hear his words of wisdom for those of us tonight, as we think on the subject of wisdom, and try to determine whether or not you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

based on 46 ratings

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Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unused Power Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Wisdom is something that all people have, but the onlt question is where your wisdom comes from.

TOPIC: UNUSED POWER Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction: (ILL. There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only one thing that will save you. A brain transplant. It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, "Money is no ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So, You're Eat Up With It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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The dangerous sin of bitterness.

HEB.12:14-15 "SO, YOU’RE EAT UP WITH IT" A) I read about a news story that was heard on the local news in Liberal, Kansas ... * It told of an elderly lady driving a big, new, expensive car. * It seems that she was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 16, 2015

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Which type of wisdom is influencing us?

We Have learned so much from the Letter by James because they are truths from our Creator God! One of the most important truths we have noted is that we are to live by faith by actually taking actions based on our belief. Faith without deeds is dead. This morning, we will learn more about how to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bridle Your Tongue!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015

based on 1 rating

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Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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From the series Faith that works. Godly wisdom can only come from God, and substituting earthly wisdom only creates a life of chaos.

Godly Wisdom James chapter 3:13-18 Introduction James 3:13-18 As we continue to look at practical teachings of James, we see today James is talking about wisdom. That there is two kinds of wisdom. There is wisdom that comes from heaven and there ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

You Shall Not Covet Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021

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In the tenth commandment, God’s searchlight moves from actions to attitudes. The commandment is not against an outward act but it is aimed at a person’s intentions.

Today I want to talk to you about a problem both the rich and the poor have – the problem of coveting. Remember we have divided the Ten Commandments into two categories: The first four are commandments directly related to God Himself – You Shall No Other gods Before Me… You Shall Not Make Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17, Luke 12:15, Psalm 73:25

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

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