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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

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

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    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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    The Lord Offers Sight For The Seekers Of 2005

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,003 views

    Isaiah uses the rock of Abraham as a source of comfort and hope to the Israelites and us who face difficult times.

    December 31, 2004 Isaiah 51:1-6 1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; 2 look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was but one, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Inauguration Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,038 views

    Jesus' victory over temptation gives us hope and shows us that we can overcome too. His humility, obedience, and reliance on God's Word are examples for us to follow.

    Jesus went to John the Baptist to be baptized. John was like, "Wait, you should be baptizing me!" But Jesus insisted. He was showing us how to be humble and obedient. Humility is super important, especially for leaders. Jesus was humble even before His baptism. He gave up everything, even His life, ...read more

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    God Is Good Series

    Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    Series 5. Everything that God gives is good and He gives us that which meets our individual needs regarding strength and victory in the trials and temptations of life.

    God is Good! James 1 16-18 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    No Confidence In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    All this leads me to an important subject I have been wanting to address. What is it? It is the temptation to believe that earthly honors will automatically result in heavenly rewards.

    IT’S TIME TO LAUGH NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH Philippians 3:1-11 A while ago I talked with a man who said that he needed to work harder at being happier. That got my attention. He said he’d been raised in an ultraserious home. He said, My parents taught us that we could achieve whatever we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "What's So Periloous About The Perilous Generation?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    This message will surprise you. What makes living in the last generation so perilous? It is not so much because of "great persecution,: but more over because of the "great temptations!"

    Title of the message: “The Perilous Generation” Introduction: What is to be so perilous about living in the perilous generation? What is it that this generation will have to overcome? I have read the Book of Revelations. I know of the horrors that will ensue following the rapture of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service Or Serve-Us? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

    1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
     | 6,994 views

    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desire Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022
     | 3,125 views

    This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Daniel Part Vi - "What If Content" Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,473 views

    Daniel has persitent connection with God in face of conflict. He knew God is in control and will always have His way.

    INTRODUCTION • Daniel’s story is compelling, not because of the supernatural but because of the persistent connection he has with God in the face of conflict. • Daniel doesn’t have to run to God because he’s already walking with God. • Certain lessons of life we can only learn in specific moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,408 views

    Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more

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    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,358 views

    If we are to be conformed to the likeness of Christ then we must strive to follow His example in word and deed and do what Jesus did.

    What Did Jesus Do? Reading: Luke 4:14-30 Introduction The Gospel makes it clear that as followers of Christ we are “walking in newness of life”; we are raised up from the waters of baptism a new person, the old sinful being having been put to death. Paul writes in his letter to the Romans (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Extra Ordinary Jesus - Life Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,880 views

    Part 6 of our study looking at the Extra Ordinary man Jesus. In this sermon we will look at His life.

    We have spent a lot of time looking at the birth of Jesus and His existence before His birth, and I have tried to get us to focus on Jesus as the King of kings and Almighty God. We've seen Him as the 'Commander of the Army of God' and walking through the furnace of fire with no ill effects. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whoever Takes The Son Receives Everything

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 17, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,215 views

    The one who takes the Son has everything. The one who has the son has it all. But exactly what is included in the “All”? Revised November 2020

    The story is told ... Years ago, ... there was a very wealthy man who, ... with his devoted young son, ... shared a passion ... for collecting fine art. Together ... they traveled around the world, ... adding only the finest art treasures ... to their collection. Priceless works ... by Picasso, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Come Together"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    We really do need each other! In a world that is retreating from face-to-face relationships God calls us to come together to share one another’s burden and encourage each other in the faith.

    “Come Together” Hebrews 10:23-25 We live in a strange day. A day in which there are more than 6 billion people in the world and yet so few feel like they truly have any real friends. A day in which people are seeking close relationships with people on the internet and shunning the opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ