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Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

as we proceed in our study of the book of James, we come to a section here in Chapter 1, verses 12 through 15 where James gives us some simple truth. Truth about trials and truth about temptations. James looks at the origins of both, the results of both

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 3 James 1:12-15 – TEMPTATIONS James 1:1-7, 12-15 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over our life. One of the key principles was the God is and always will be above temptation. Yet, God doe

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 4 James 1:16 - 20 – GOD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Man In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014

Jesus wasn’t not only led into the desert to have communion with the Father, according to Matt.4.1, He was brought to this dry place to be “tempted.”

A Man in the Wilderness (Lenten Season Series: 1 of 7) Matt. 4.1-11 March 16, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A Matt. 4.1-11 (Have the congregation read this text as a responsive reading here or at an earlier time in the service.) B Jesus wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 4, 2017

A single brush with temptation may lead to an act or decision that ruins families, devastates churches and incapacitates our fellowship with God. Prove yourself faithful in the midst of temptation.

One sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events that led to the largest blackout in American history. According to a comprehensive study, the failure of this single transmission line caused a utility ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Other

Lesson 1: How Tempation Gets To You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2010

Nine statements about temptation.

A. NINE STATEMENTS ABOUT TEMPTATION 1. Definition of temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce, i.e., synonyms: bait, lure, snare, decoy. 2. Everyone will be tempted, no one is immune. 3. To resist temptation, we must know its nature. “An attraction or allurement to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008

As The Lord first fought FOR Israel & IN Israel. So He does the same for us today

Marine Corp - Founded November 1775 - Marines first were infantry serving aboard naval vessels and was responsible for the security of the ship and her crew by conducting offensive and defensive combat during boarding actions, and defending the ship’s officers from mutin - March 1776 - ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Killer Hostility Or Hostility Killer

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 15, 2009

When we have hostility we need to remember that we all hang on to the same cross for our salvation. Nothing else is more important than that.

Sermon 071909 Ephesians 2:11-22 Anne and I love where we live. We live in an area of town called Clintonville with lots of old homes and families and stuff like that. The thing is, we live just south of a major dividing line in the community. That dividing line in North Broadway, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You Kidding Me"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

Trusting God no matter how outnumbered is the powerful leson of Gideon and his fight with the Midianites. This lesson will show that God deserves the Glory in all that we do.

One of the best stories of God’s strength and desire for Glory is in the book of Judges in the Old Testament. First Moses had died and the Lord had given leadership to Joshua. Joshua captured in the Lord’s power many of the new territories in the Promised Land. After Joshua died there ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:2-3

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Those Rude Samaritans Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jun 22, 2013

James and John were angry from being rejected by Samaritan Villagers. Christ's response applies to us when we don't follow the Word.

June 30, 2013 Those Rude Samaritans A mom is making pancakes for her boys, and they start arguing over who is the hungriest and who should get the first pancake. Seeing the opportunity for a morality lesson, she says, “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ‘let my brother have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: *other

Are You A Peacemaker? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 17, 2013

Are you a peacemaker? Do you want to be a peacemaker?

Matthew 5:9-Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God. Blessed-Happy are the poor in spirit, Happy are those who mourn, Happy are the meek, Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, Happy are the merciful, Happy are the pure in heart, Happy are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of Jahaziel Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is winning in us thru CHRIST our LORD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Ship-Wreck Your Faith Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2013

Timothy had a major challenge in ministering to the Church at Ephesus. To accomplish that task Paul told him he needed a strong faith in Christ. If he didn’t have that, it was possible that he, himself could become a spiritual ship-wreck. We too need tha

DON’T SHIPWRECK YOUR FAITH 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Dorn Ridge May 05, 2013 Audio Link to sermon: http://chirb.it/fvHc15 INTRODUCTION: 1.) I have titled this morning’s message: “Don’t Ship-wreck your faith.” 2.) Paul was writing to a young minister some advice for ministering to the Church at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ