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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “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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    True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017
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    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
     | 7,810 views

    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

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    Fearless Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020
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     | 18,538 views

    Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

    In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Good Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 11, 2020
     | 3,279 views

    If we plant envy, we’ll reap death. If we plant peace, we’ll reap a harvest of righteousness!

    James – Chapter 3 Good Wisdom June 21, 2020 James 3:16-18 NIV For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Godly Search For A New Pastor

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 12, 2019
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    Outline with Scripture to help the church go forward. Used as a prayer reminder.

    HOW TO HAVE A GODLY SEARCH FOR YOUR NEW PASTOR THREE ESSENTIALS FROM GOD’S WORD: 1. BE PRAYERFUL: During this time of transition, nothing is more important than pouring out your prayers to the Lord. James 1:5 - “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 20, 2019
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    Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part examines the beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."

    Part 6 - Beatitudes – peacemakers Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 6 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020
     | 3,378 views

    Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

    Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,410 views

    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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     | 12,271 views

    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

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018
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     | 8,626 views

    A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

    As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    James 3 - 2 Wisdoms! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018
     | 7,588 views

    James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to influence and even control our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom with its roots from below.

    Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen was killed. James tells these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misunderstanding True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2019
     | 6,004 views

    This passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it.

    Tonight’s passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it. Many are guilty of twisting and adjusting wisdom to mean what they want. One of the greatest temptations that ever confronts us is the temptation to twist true wisdom. This is what this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist