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    Living Out The Message Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2023
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     | 2,666 views

    True religion puts words into action.

    Living Out The Message Jeffery Anselmi / General True Religion / Faith; Example / James 1:19–25 True religion puts words into action. INTRODUCTION • Have you been around a person who could talk a good game? • They would tell you how great they were at whatever they bragged about. • I have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Trouble

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2021
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    We can stay out of trouble by doing the work of God.

    In Trouble – Luke 2: 41 - 52 Intro: I would venture to say nearly every parent has had an experience similar to Mary and Joseph in this scripture passage. One such story is of a mother who took her 8 year old child Christmas shopping. Before they left the car, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listening And Doing

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
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    James asks his readers, us included, to listen to God and to each other carefully, and to put the word of God into practice.

    The story is told of American President Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lord Build Me In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,082 views

    Is it too much? Is it too hard? Sometimes when we read the Bible, we wonder, can it really be done? It seems like so much, it seems like such a high standard. I’ve wondered that at times.

    "I've read that when Edward VI, the king of England in the 16th century, attended a worship service, he stood while the Word of God was read. He took notes during this time and later studied them with great care. Through the week he earnestly tried to apply them to his life. That's the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Faith Test: True Religion Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    What is the difference between worthless and true religion?

    [You can receive free weekly sermon by email by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com or you can follow my blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] WORTHLESS AND TRUE RELIGION If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 2, 2023
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    Because adopting a stance of humility before others is difficult for us, we would rather witness it that show it.

    Humility – Matthew 23:1-12 Intro: In the 2004 Olympics, Matt Emmons was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was just one shot away from winning the gold medal. As he took his position to fire the final shot, all he had to do was hit the target. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What About The Mirror?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    In this sermon you will find help in evaluating your reception of the word of God.

    Remember the fairly tale where the wicked witch consulted the mirror but disregarded the mirror’s advice. We sometimes do the same thing. We hear the word of God but disregard the teachings we hear. James used a mirror to challenge our thinking concerning our receptivity of the word of God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin - Whose Fault Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 6, 2014
    based on 28 ratings
     | 43,907 views

    Whose fault was it that Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden? Was it all THEIR fault? Did Satan influence Eve's choice? Was God at fault for their failure?

    OPEN: One of the most popular Christian Hymns of all time was written in the 1700’s by a man named John Newton. Does anybody know the name of that hymn? (Amazing Grace) It’s such a popular hymn that it has been sung by numerous singers down through the years including such artists as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015
     | 5,412 views

    This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

    James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Things God Hates Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,345 views

    Let us look seriously at the things that God hates and get them far from us in our walk.

    Wise Sayings From God Things God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022
     | 3,626 views

    If I want to be more like Jesus good intentions are not enough

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Bible Can Impact Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,461 views

    D. L. Moody placed the following words in the front of his Bible: “Sin will keep you from this Book and this Book will keep you from sin.”

    We continue our series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. Last week, we focused on the heart and this week we focus on the mind – live the Bible. Through the process, we’re keying in one two key words: constancy and consistency. A recent survey shows that less than only one in five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James Study 3 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 2,963 views

    Study of the book of James

    Wednesday, October 10, 2007 James Study #3 James Chapter 1 We have discussed that the name of Jesus is only mentioned two times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. James is emphasizing, if you have faith show we your Fruit. Last week we were reminded that God does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Listening? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,047 views

    This sermon encourages us to actively live out God's Word, harnessing its wisdom and honoring God through humble works.

    Good morning, my dear friends. I am so overjoyed to see each one of you here today, gathered together as a family in the house of our Lord. We are here in our Father's house, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here to hear from Him, to learn from Him, and to be transformed by Him. ...read more

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    Father Of Lights Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020
     | 4,849 views

    Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

    James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

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