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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
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    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resources For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
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    Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

    James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009
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    This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

    As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
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    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009
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    Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

    JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
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    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Handling Temptation Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 13, 2009
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    Temptation is a given in the life of all Christians, how we handle that temptation is a completely different story. James gives us three simple steps tht we can take to successful push back the temptations that come our way.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Intro Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” Surely that is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in some way. Temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
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    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

    James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Deal With The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2010
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    How do deal with the trials of life

    I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE SURE REALITY OF THE TRIALS (2) A. Definite B. Diverse II. APPRECIATE THE SOVEREIGN REASON FOR THE TRIALS (3) A. Stimulate our faith B. Substantiate our faith III. APPROPRIATE THE SCRIPTURAL RESPONSE TO THE TRIALS (2,4) A. Joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Strong - How To Win Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 9, 2010
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    Be realistic (being honest about it), responsible (understand you have the power to choose right), ready (be on your guard), and refocused on the goodness of God, and we will find the strength to overcome temptation.

    Today I want to talk about man’s oldest problem – temptation; it goes back all the way to Adam. • We all face it. Even when you know what is right to do, it is difficult to say “No.” • Oscar Wilde once said, “I can withstand anything except temptation.” • People say the only way to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    “words Don’t Hurt Anyone” Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,442 views

    The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us.

    The World Says: “Words don’t hurt anyone” Scripture: James 1:26 Date: 21 March 2010 Purpose: The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us. Last week we began our sermon series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Getting The Best From Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
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    Getting the best from life means being the person God wants you to be.

    HOW TO DO LIFE Getting the Best from Life James 1:1 * One of the largest sections in any bookstore today is the “self-help” section. In this section, you will discover titles like “how to become a millionaire”, ‘how to do woodworking”, or even ‘how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2010
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    Trials are designed to mature us. Growing old is not synonomous with growing up

    Truth about Trials James 1:2-4 * (Show clip from Forrest Gump – Life is like a box of chocolates) – Did you hear that last line? “You never know what you are going to get.” My comment is that while there is ‘some’ truth in the previous statement, I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    A message which speaks of asking and receiving.

    A Life Worth Living James 1:3-8 * There is a story of two garment workers in New York City. One was a cutter and one was a stitcher. They were working side by side. They got to talking about vacations. One said he was looking forward to his vacation and the other said he was not going on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist