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  • Bobby Poole avatar

    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008
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    The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

    A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Divine Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2008
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    What does wisdom from above look like? What would happen in a church displaying such heavenly wisdom? James gives us the answer to these questions.

    JAMES 3:17, 18 DIVINE WISDOM “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown by those who make peace” James called for people of wisdom to identify themselves. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unused Power Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008
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    Wisdom is something that all people have, but the onlt question is where your wisdom comes from.

    TOPIC: UNUSED POWER Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction: (ILL. There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only one thing that will save you. A brain transplant. It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, "Money is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
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     | 7,938 views

    How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

    We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
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     | 35,715 views

    James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007
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    What wisdom are you displaying as you live your life?

    TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Two Kinds of Wisdom Jas 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Jas 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011
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    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Wisdom, Wise Or Otherwise

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
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     | 30,231 views

    Godly wisdom overcomes sin, strife, and stubbornness.

    Introduction Would you take your Bibles please, and turn tonight in the book of James, chapter 3? James continues to speak to us. James, what a great man he was. Let us hear his words of wisdom for those of us tonight, as we think on the subject of wisdom, and try to determine whether or not you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devices Of The Devil: Confusion Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 2, 2012
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    Creating confusion among the rank and files of the saints is a vital part of Satan's agenda against the church that we need to be aware of and guard against.

    2 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV 10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. For God is not the author of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Wise Among You? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 14, 2012
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     | 24,394 views

    James gives an additional description of the truly wise person versus the unwise person. 1- The wise person is marked by good 2- The unwise person is tainted by evil 3- The wise person is stirred by heaven

    INTRO.- ILL.- An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects infinite wisdom. "Done!" says the angel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012
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    In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

    TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012
     | 7,578 views

    God wants to help us: 1. Defeat worldly wisdom. 2. Develop Godly wisdom. 3. Demonstrate Godly wisdom.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 8: The Godly Wisdom We Need James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 1, 2012 *James 1:5 gives us one of the most practical promises in the Bible: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Restraint Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 5, 2011
     | 8,820 views

    As those who are called to live our faith we need to restrain our tongues. To do so takes the use of heavenly wisdom.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 3:1-18 “Showing Restraint” I’ve been sitting in the food court of Chermside Shopping Centre when a child will throw themselves on the floor yelling and screaming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond The Confusion

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,516 views

    unless the information you are absorbing matches the wisdom God has revealed in His Word it’s ultimately going to lead to trouble

    OPEN: I imagine that there are few people who are not aware that we live in a culture of information overload today. I read a portion of a book by a guy named Alvin Toffler that warned about the difficulty a person can have making decisions and even understanding life when there is too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011
     | 11,590 views

    James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

    The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist