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  • David Owens avatar

    What Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,629 views

    Since our life is just a mist that quickly vanishes, we must have a plan of action to maximize it and to be prepared to meet our maker.

    Introduction: A. One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. 1. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” 2. The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the announcement, “Let me have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Abraham, Friend Of God

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    In Three major religions, Abraham is called the "Friend of God." This sermon explores the character and attributes of Abraham that cause him to be held in such high esteem by God.

    ABRAHAM: FRIEND OF GOD James 2:23; II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8 Intro: In three different passages in the Bible, Abraham is referred to as “the friend of God.” He is the father of the faithful. He is a central figure in three world religions: Moslem, Judaism, and Christianity. What was it about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 31,715 views

    James defines the difference between real and phony faith.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Real McCoy James 1:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Did you ever wonder where that expression The Real McCoy comes from? According to the folks at phrases.org, nobody really knows for sure. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Money Talks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,267 views

    What is your use of money saying about you?

    Introduction: A. One evening a husband was balancing the checkbook and said to his wife, “You know the old saying, ‘money talks’? Well, ours just said, ’So long!’” 1. I know that we all feel that way sometimes, don’t we? 2. The world we live in runs on money, and it seems that we never have enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Will Be A Price

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,255 views

    Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

    You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

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    How To Determine Sin

    Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    Knowing a few good questions to ask ourselves will help in times of decision.

    How to Determine Sin? James 4:17 1. Is it condemned in the word of God? • John 17:17 2. Will it violate the principle of a pure mind? • Philippians 4:8 • II Corinthians 10:5 3. Will my body be defiled? • I Corinthians 6:19-20 4. Could it cause a weaker Christian to stumble? • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Patience In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,002 views

    While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

    Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Reid avatar

    Moving Forward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,380 views

    Taking your next step spiritually.

    Moving Forward James 1:25-27 8/14/06 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting The Word To Work

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Can the word of God work for me?

    Getting the Word to Work James 1:22-24 8/7/06 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    The crowns that I can lay at the feet of Jesus.

    The Reward James 1:12 and 17 July 31, 2006 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Have To Be Kidding

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,147 views

    James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

    YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Divorce Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    In James 1:21-27, James shows you three steps in building a faith that really works.

    Scripture Andras Tamas is the name officials gave a certain man decades ago in a Russian psychiatric hospital. He’d been drafted into the Army, but the authorities had mistaken his native Hungarian language for the gibberish of a lunatic and had him committed. Then they forgot about him—for 53 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3putting Fires Out: Communication Skills Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

    #3 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #4putting Out Fires: Commination Skills: Outline Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    This is the short outline of the overview of the series, Putting out fires: Poliishing our c.ommunication skills. Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and lea

    #4 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION STUDY GUIDE, short outline of the overview. I give a copy of the overview to everyone, to enhance the study. PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 18:21 I will email this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God