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  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Superficial Or Supernatural

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012
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    Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural?

    Introduction Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural? You’re going to find two kinds listed here in James chapter 1 beginning in verse 26: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Of Books And Covers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
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    Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

    1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tyranny Of The Good Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
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    Priorities, grace, vision, others

    TYRANNY OF THE GOOD James 2: 14-17 (p855) February 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here is an amazing statement I believe with all my heart…. “One of the worst enemies of Christians can be good things in the church.” Here is how David Platt begins his book “Radical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing What We Love

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 11, 2012
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    Jesus calls us to love to a way of living and being and acting out of a foundation of the revealed, enacted love of God for us, which we then strive to delight in and live out of.

    Doing what we love January 15, 2012 Intro: Last Sunday I began by asking us to create a list of some fictional characters that are well known and generally admired by our culture (show list). Then I asked for some adjectives that we might use to describe these characters, and we brainstormed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
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    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
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    James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

    1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Without Works

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 27, 2012
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    We are sinners saved by grace through faith but how can we prove it, how can we show it? By our words, actions and attitudes, in all of which people, especially non-believers, should see Christ in us.

    James 2: 17 Sermon – Faith without works is dead Let us pray: May the words of my mouth ….. What do we have to do to get to Heaven? – FAITH. As the writer of Hebrews put it in chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God”. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exercising A Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2012
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    We have observed dead faith and demonic faith, both of which are useless to us. This lesson focuses in on dynamic faith which is essential. The lesson holds up Abraham and Rahab, two people at opposite ends of the spectrum as examples of proper faith.

    1. Some apparent dilemmas: • “Look before you leap” vs. “He who hesitates is lost.” • Proverbs 26.4-5: 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion That Works

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 23, 2012
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    James 1:26-27 offers a three point message on religion that is a must DO.

    As we continue our Summer Service Series let’s turn to one of the most practical books in the New Testament: James. This little letter is packed with instruction and wisdom for Christian ACTION and SERVICE. James is big on application. A few weeks ago I did a lesson entitled “Do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    James And Paul On Works And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012
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    James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

    Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Treat People Right

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,153 views

    Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people.

    How to Treat People Right May 20, 2007 Immanuel So. Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Loving and accepting all is a good way to demonstrate love to people. Read: James 2:1-13 Define “Favoritism”. v. 1 "My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Keep Pressing On Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2012
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    God wants us to: 1. Restrain our tongues and our temper (vs. 16-20). 2. Receive His Word (vs. 21). 3. Respond to His Word (vs. 22-25). 4. Reflect the right kind of religion (vs. 26-27).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 4: Keep Pressing on James 1:16-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 4, 2012 *There is no doubt that God wants us to keep moving forward in the Christian life. After many years of faithfully serving the Lord, the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Leach avatar

    We Have A Will, It’s Our Soul – What Have We Done With It?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
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    You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose.

    We have a will, it’s our soul – what have we done with it? You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose: Deut 30:19-20 (God) …I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Intense Integrity Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 11, 2013
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     | 8,054 views

    In the Greek integrity meant to be true, genuine, trustworthy, reliable, and valid. We must live up to those virtues today.

    Last week we began looking at flaws in our lives that might hinder us from being effective ambassadors for Jesus. Patience was our subject from last week. We read about Saul’s lack of patience and how it led to disobedience. This disobedience caused an end to come to his kingdom, a kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
     | 8,883 views

    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James One Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/30/2012 You know one of the best things about the church is that it’s like a family, which is also one of the worst things about the church. Families don’t always get along. It is like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church