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  • Ron Newton avatar

    "All Roads Do Not Lead To Rome"

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 7, 2003
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    Contending for the faith in a post-christian culture.

    Introduction 1. Illus...”Go forth and Sin” by Lynn Vincent from ‘World’, August 2, 2003. “When officials announced the vote tally on June 8, thunderous applause showered the crowd at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Concord, N.H. The occasion: Episcopalians in the diocese of New Hampshire had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
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    The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

    Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith And Love James' Style

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 7, 2015
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    James has a lot to tell us about faith. His simple, straight forward message challenges us and instructs us in character building God's way. This is a summary of some of the things James tells us as we prepare to enter chapter three.

    The theme of James is captured in the first chapter, verses James 1:2-4 (read). He then discusses trials and faith throughout the rest of the letter. Some of these trials come from without, but some are as near as the members of our own bodies, i.e. our tongues. Someone pointed out that James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2025
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    God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose.

    Go! And Know You Are Not Hidden - Jeremiah 23:24 (NLT) INTRODUCTION: We are continuing our “Go! And…” series — exploring how God calls us to live with bold, faith-filled purpose. Today, I want to take you to a powerful question God asks through the prophet Jeremiah — a question that shakes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wrong About Religion

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2024
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    If we focus on our tenets to the exclusion of focusing on the will of the Lord, we are in danger of drifting into Pharisaical Religion. If we allow this to happen, we will displease the Lord and oppose Him.

    “When the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, they saw that some of his disciples ate with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion That Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012
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    James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

    As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Liar Liar Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 24, 2017
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    Teaching on the 9th Commandment and the danger of lying

    Liar, Liar CCCAG May 28th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20:16 There was a Rabbi that moved into a small community to minister to the Jewish population there. In his congregation, he had a man who was known to be very confrontational and difficult to deal with. Within a few weeks of the new rabbi being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Religious? Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 9, 2017
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    Typically, a person's idea of being religious is just going through rituals and practices associated with the faith. In James 1:26-27 God defined what it means to be religious. So regardless of what we think it means we need to learn what God said it is.

    ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part one) James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: When people would ask me if I was religious I would say, no, because to me, being religious kind of had a negative connotation. Because typically, a person's idea of religious is going through rituals and practices associated with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021
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    James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

    Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about a statement that is truthful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 26, 2024
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    James challenges his readers and us to not just listen to the Word but do what it says.

    James: Practical Faith  James 1:19-27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-22-2024 Jesse Jesse loved church! He was there every Sunday on his pew at First Baptist Kearney, Missouri. He was born a Baptist and had been baptized in the creek. He killed a man in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk In Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2020
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    1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), the warning of 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4) and finally the consequences of rejecting the walk in facing 4) The Punishment (Ephesians 5:5–7).

    Ephesians 5:1-7 [5:1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God[3] But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
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    When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

    Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Need Of The Hour: Thoughts From The Epistle Of James

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
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    1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST

    THE NEED OF THE HOUR: 7 THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES OUTLINE 1.WITHSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS 2.WISDOM OF GOD 3.WORKS OF FAITH 4.WORDS OF CONFUSION 5.WRATH OF MAN 6.WAIT FOR GOD 7.WIN THE LOST THE MESSAGE THE NEED OF THE HOUR: THOUGHTS FROM THE EPISTLE OF JAMES 1.WITHSTAND ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

    Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007
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    The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

    OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - The Confessing Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 4, 2005
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     | 3,168 views

    In this sermon we examine the confession part of our Christian life and how it fits into the House of Faith.

    The House of Faith Part 4 – The Confession Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 18:21 21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” PRAYER † We’ve talked about spiritual warfare. We understand that God hasn’t left us without means here on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church