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  • Lee Henry avatar

    The Progressive Nature Of Sin

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,091 views

    James teaches us that big sins begin with small temptations.

    The Progressive Nature of Sin James 1:13-15 “Great oaks from little acorns grow.” The mustard seed “is smaller that all other seeds, but when it is full grown...becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” (Matt. 13:31) In this life we can all think of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Johnson avatar

    A Perfect Gift From A Perfect Giver

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,813 views

    This sermon encourages the listener to value eternal gifts like love more than temporary gifts like material things or bad gifts that like pride and lust that lead us astray.

    This is an exciting phase of my life! In about three weeks I will be marrying the woman whom I love – Selena. As you might image our engagement has been both exciting and at times stressful with all of the details that go into wedding preparation. One of the details was selecting gifts for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    describes three vital areas we had better be careful about erring in

    James 1:16 Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In We need to be careful about ascribing either our sins or our temptations unto God. Man is very prone to err in his notions and apprehensions, as touching the authors of good and evil; too ready to conclude either God or Satan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Duty

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,828 views

    Memorial Day sermon paralleling the duty of our soldiers SOme of this was adapted from Melvin Worthington

    Our Duty James 1:1-27 Key Verse 22 The real test = DO the Word – Duty -from the word “due” ie taxes are due, bills are due -- Duty is what is due the Lord our Savior! James makes a clear statement here -- just knowing the Word is not enough! Evidently James (the brother of Jesus) writing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,635 views

    This sermon examines three attitudes that will help you handle temptation.

    If we are to handle temptation there are three attitudes we must adopt. 1. The first attitude is to see the cause of the temptation. Apparently some people, to whom James wrote, were blaming God for their temptation. James says “No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Right Perspective Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,943 views

    The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

    The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Blaming God For Your Sin

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    James has a strong word for those who blame God for their sin. Read more to learn what it is as Pastor Steve examines James 1:13.

    We have completed our study of trials from James 1:2-12. Now we’re considering temptation. James says in James 1:13-18, “Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Wimps Need Not Apply Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    Christian Faith demands vigorous, virile lives.

    JAMES 1:12 WIMPS NEED NOT APPLY “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Surrender To Temptation Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 19, 2007
     | 3,245 views

    Temptation is always a threat to the child of God. The message is a consideration of the source of temptation and the consequences of surrender to temptation.

    JAMES 1:13-15 WHEN I SURRENDER TO TEMPTATION “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength In The Times Of Temptations

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007
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     | 31,157 views

    No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

    Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeling Lucky Today?

    Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    Does luck really have anything to do with anything? Or does everything that happens is controlled by God.

    Feeling lucky today? James 1:17 INTRO:A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: "DIG!" He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: "I SAID, DIG !" So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Who Is Good Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,855 views

    A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

    JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's A Storm Moving Your Way

    Contributed by Torri Evans on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,407 views

    When your storm comes, stand on God’s Word.

    James 1: 2-26 “There’s A storm moving your way”. Profiting from Trials 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, **Loss of a job, loved ones, home, car, health, friends, etc… One must view their trials as a Spiritual growth. You are not to rejoice in the trials itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Crowning Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    #3 in the James Series. The Crowning Touch of Faith that every Believer will receive is the Crown of Life and Righteousness that represent all of the glory of God bestowed upon us for eternity.

    The Book of James James 1:9-12 #3 The Crowing Touch of Faith By Pastor Jim May Faith in God causes some vast differences to develop in the way that God’s people react to every situation than how the world would react when facing the same conditions. James has already sent a tremendous shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,726 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist