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Living Wisely Or Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

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Message 18 in our exposition of James. This message covers 3:15-18 instructing us to live wisely followed by several insights regarding wisdom from above and wisdom from earthly , soulish and demonic sources.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Wisdom from Above” or "Living Wisely" The book of James is all about what it looks like to live by genuine faith. James recorded numerous instructions (51) that a person living by faith readily obeys because they are God’s instructions. James described ...read more

Scripture: James 3:15-18, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:1-2, Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Unlikely Vessels

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

based on 4 ratings

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God often uses the least likely to succeed

Unlikely Vessels Mat 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Mat 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; Mat 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unfollow Me Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 23, 2025

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Jesus calls us to unfollow the voices that hurt us and follow Him into peace, identity, courage, and a life of true belonging.

There is a strange paradox in the way we speak today. We live in an age with more freedom than any previous generation — more information, more options, more mobility, more personal expression. Yet even with all this freedom, we are more anxious, more fragmented, more exhausted, and more confused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24, John 10:27, Isaiah 43:1, Psalm 139:14, Jeremiah 29:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Restoration And Renewal

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Jan 5, 2020

based on 1 rating

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Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point.

Spiritual growth can only be accomplished by knowing, hearing and applying God’s precepts to our spiritual heart through His Word. In order to understand this passage in Nehemiah we should consider what brought the people of God to this point. Therefore we must start in the beginning. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind That Holds Us Together

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 23, 2026

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Unity is not preserved by control or agreement, but by shared orientation toward Christ, whose humility frees us from grasping and teaches us how to trust. Unity does not hold when we try harder to manage one another — it holds when we remain oriented toward Christ and trust God with the outcome.

Introduction — When Unity Becomes Fragile There are moments in the life of a church when unity doesn’t collapse dramatically. It doesn’t split. It doesn’t fracture publicly. No one storms out. No vote is taken. No announcement is made. It simply… thins. The room still fills. The hymns are still ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 2:12-15, John 5:19, Matthew 11:28-29, Romans 15:5-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

He Is Worthy

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jan 10, 2004

based on 7 ratings

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Mark Witnesses as to why Jesus is worthy to learn from and follow.

Message: He is Worthy! Mark 1:14 –2:14 When we think of the Gospel of Mark, or any of the gospels for that fact, we may think of someone sitting down and recounting the sayings and actions of Jesus’ life and ministry. This would be a simplistic understanding of these writings. Through careful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14

Denomination: Methodist

When God Is Silent Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 30, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 19,007 views

How do we deal with the issue of unanswered prayer?

The Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor October 27, 2002 Habbakuk 1:1-13 1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. 2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? 3 Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worship

Contributed by Alexander John on Apr 21, 2005

based on 87 ratings

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this sermonwill help you understand what is worship

Worship John 4: 23, 24 I. What is worship? To worship is To quicken the conscience by the holiness of god, To feed the mind with the truth of god To purge the imagination by the beauty of god To open the heart to the love of god To devote the will for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of Worship Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 3, 2001

based on 61 ratings

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The purpose of worship is to experience God.

Have you heard about the little boy who attended church for the first time and was asked how it went? He replied, "The music was nice but the commercial was too long." Or have your heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Run With A Partner Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 9, 2008

based on 1 rating

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We do not want to run the race alone. There are great blessings that come with running with a partner.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started looking at the Amazing Race of life that we run. • We learned that we need to know where we are going so we can win the race and knowing where we are going will help us to stay strong and focused. • Today we are going to look at another aspect of our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extraordinary Ambition Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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About how Paul’s understanding of ambition challenges our own ambitions.

Begin with question: Are you an ambitious person? (or What do you think of when you think of ambition?) May cause some mixed feelings… because the idea of ambition conjure up and capture very different things. Ambition isn’t something we have to be taught… • Don’t have to put ambition in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#5 Darkness: Come Into The Light... You Are The Lamp... Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009

based on 10 ratings

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Jesus is the light, we reflect his light. Consider the menorah and Hanukkah the festival of LIGHT... Jesus the light of Nnew Jerusalem.

#5 GIVE YOURSELF FOR THE LIGHT... WE ARE THE LAMP... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Friday is here but Sunday is coming... I do this lesson in two parts... I have a candle burning. It has been burning for sometime. We note the candle, the candle holder, the flame and the candle ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Choice Changes Our Choices

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 14, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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As we enter a new year, God's choice from before all years began changes how we make our choices. A) God chose us in Christ. B) God chose us according to his good will. C) God chose us to live for us glory.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6 Theme: God's Choice Changes our Choices A. God chose us in Christ B. God chose us according to his good will C. God chose us to live for us glory Season: Christmas 2 Date: January 2, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 21, 2017

based on 1 rating

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Like faith, true wisdom is seen in our actions.

TRUE WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Illustration: Have you ever heard the phrase, "Out of the mouth of babes?" Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: · Patrick, age ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

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