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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
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    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
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    A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uprooting Bitter Roots 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
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    This message addresses the second deadly virus in the family - Bitterness. These messages were also part of a series on Future Focus Present Faithfulness.

    “Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men c) Pursue purity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017
     | 17,058 views

    Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 9- "Choose Wisely" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 5, 2017
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    Part 9 of our James series

    Bona Fide A study of James Part 9 “ You must Choose---Choose wisely” Many years ago Coke or Pepsi did a commercial That was a spin off from the movie “Indiana Jones and the last crusade” In the commercial and the movie Indy was being advised to make a wise choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Denis avatar

    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 23, 2019
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    Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result

    Introduction. Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result. However, a desired result can be either good or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “counsel Concerning Wisdom That Is True” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015
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    James draws a contrast between true and false wisdom.

    Wisdom was an important thing to the Jewish people. They realized it was not enough to have knowledge; you had to also have wisdom to be able to use the knowledge correctly. All of us know people who are very intelligent, perhaps almost geniuses, and yet, seemingly are unable to carry out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Look For In A Best Friend

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
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    Friendship is a very personal relationship. • And by coming to church you can work on those friendships

    What do you look for in a best friend? • Most people would agree that, • A best friend is someone that you can share your most intimate, and deep secrets. • Things that you would never share with the rest of the world. • Someone that you turn to when you are hurt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ashes Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015
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     | 7,101 views

    Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Wise And The Otherwise Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
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    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014
     | 5,063 views

    book of james

    Spiritual Wisdom James 3:13-18 1. The test of true wisdom A. Shown not spoken - v. 13 B. Controlled not contentious - vs. 13-14 C. Spiritual not sensual - vs. 14-15 D. Eternal not earthly - v. 15 2. The traits of true wisdom A. pure B. peaceful C. Gentle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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     | 6,998 views

    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom Of Character

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,042 views

    An Expositional Series on the Book of James

    James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tongue Is Still The Tongue

    Contributed by Jason Bentley on May 12, 2015
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     | 12,832 views

    Has the tongue really changed? Have new avenues of having our voices heard revealed more of who we truly are? How do we contol the uncontrollable tongue?

    The Tongue is Still the Tongue Warning About the Tongue Ok, everybody do this (stick out your tongue). Now look at the person next to you. Nasty, ain’t it! That’s really, really gross! But, for all the grossness you see on a physical tongue, none of that compares to the nastiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Character Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 4,278 views

    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of ..

    But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17 When we think of having the Holy Spirit of God we think sometimes immediately of power, spiritual gifts and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational