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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    But It’s Only Words

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2021
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    We often dismiss our words because actions are what really matter. This sermon looks at some of the warnings the Scripture gives us about the dangers of our words.

    BUT IT'S ONLY WORDS: Often we think of actions as being serious but words as being insignificant. TAKING OUR WORDS SERIOUSLY: 1. Your words reveal who you are. - Matthew 12:34-35. - We deny this: “I said it but that’s not who I am.” Like when we lie or burst out in anger. 2. Your words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Every Word Matters! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025
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    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

    Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 34:12-14 - Part 5 – The Tongue A Strained Bow - And Depart; Do; Seek; Pursue Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 283 views

    Today we stress the power of the tongue to do evil but it must be controlled. Also, depart from evil and do good. The tongue is troublesome and we spent time looking at the problem. With everything we must be conformed to the image of Christ. Even Christians fear to commit themselves.

    PSALM 34:12-14 - PART 5 – THE TONGUE A STRAINED BOW - AND DEPART; DO; SEEK; PURSUE In our last message in this glorious Psalm we were at the start of the second half of the Psalm. This alphabetic Psalm has 22 verses/stanzas to match the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, but it has two divisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025
     | 367 views

    Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Tachus means quick, swift, and speedy. Akouo means exercise the faculty of hearing to understanding that which has been heard. Bradus means take a relatively long time to act with deliberation.

    Theme: Pure Religion Text: James 1:19-27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." In Jan we have learned the attributes of God as Holy. In Feb we have seen that the worshippers God must be holy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Acting And Doing Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 13, 2017
     | 14,283 views

    The Bible is our instruction manual so we must read it and put it into practice.

    Acting And Doing Text: James 1:21-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago, when Melissa and Daniel were todlers, we bought a new bookcase for our living room. It was one of those one that come in a box and you have to take out all the parts and put it together. It comes with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J Richison avatar

    A Message From The Mirror

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 11, 2017
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     | 9,608 views

    The mirror of God's word provides a distinct and intimate reflection of our lives as seen through God's eyes.

    A Message From The Mirror James 1:22-27 James likens God’s word to a mirror in which one may see his or her reflection. Church memebers find security in their religious experience for many reasons. Faithfulness Tithing Offerings Worship While all of these are good things, needful things, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018
     | 15,748 views

    We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

    Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Watch Your Mouth Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,718 views

    What we say shows whats in our heart.

    James 1:26–27 26If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. 27Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Just Do It Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    Putting our faith into action.

    Just Do It… James 1:21-27 The Declaration of Independence concludes with this pledge: "For the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor." Fifty-six men signed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Do Not Be Deceived! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,382 views

    Deception is all around us. How do we overcome? James has great counsel from God to help us.

    Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren! These are the opening words of today’s text in James chapter 1:16. As I worked through this text over and over this week both to memorize it and to understand it, I realized that James speaks of being deceived three times here in the last part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    Enriching Our Life Together Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 11, 2018
     | 7,470 views

    Christians living in our mobile society need fellowship because other channels of association - family, friends, etc, may be lacking. What can we do to enrich our lives together and what should we avoid that can disrupt fellowship?

    ENRICHING OUR LIFE TOGETHER - PART 5 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1) Last week we started looking at the application of our previous studies to ‘Our Life Together’. In this week’s message, we’ll look at what can we do to enrich our lives together, and what sort of things we should avoid, which have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 14, 2018
     | 8,727 views

    There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.
 Alignment empowers!

    Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: (build) ?1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Revival Part Three -- The Cost Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018
     | 4,925 views

    Message 15 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message continues exploring the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

    Chico Alliance Church September 2, 1990 Revival Part Three "The Cost of Commitment" I. REBUILD THE WALLS II. RESTORE THE WORSHIP A. Rally together. B. Read the Word and Worship C. Rejoice together. D. Reflect together E. Resolve together to change 1. The signers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    (Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018
     | 5,399 views

    Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

    THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,876 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ