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  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,974 views

    Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

    There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

    Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unfeigned Love Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

    I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,743 views

    There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

    James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Spring Into Action

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2009
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    Our text tells us that we must "spring" into action for our faith to be meaningful. 1- Be quick to listen 2- Be slow to speak 3- Be slow to anger 4- Be quick to rid 5- Be quick to act

    INTRO.- ILL.- On July 2, 1982, Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man who decided he wanted to see his neighborhood from a new perspective. He went down to the local army surplus store one morning and bought forty-five used weather balloons. That afternoon he strapped himself into a lawn chair, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Doing The Word Can Fix It!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2008
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     | 3,229 views

    Second in the teaching series in the book of James

    Doing the Word Can Fix it! Text: James 1:9-27 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
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     | 50,180 views

    Are you willing to look in a full length mirror...where people can see you for who you are? It’s the only way you will get an accurate picture of what you look like and what others see of you. Or will you just take a glance, and turn to forget what you s

    What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Whatever it is, it’s probably the same thing every day. Everybody seems to have their own morning rituals to get them going. Maybe you have to have a cup of coffee before you can do anything. Maybe you make your bed as soon as you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,145 views

    This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

    Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Doer

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 27, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,038 views

    A sermon outlining the steps involved in being a "doer of the word." Text / audio / communion message will be at www.sermonlist.com

    Today, we will be reading from the book of JAMES. So if you want to open your Bibles to James, chapter 1, we will begin in a few minutes. The book of JAMES was written about 48 years after Jesus ascended back into Heaven. And even though there were several men by the name of ‘James’ at that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,382 views

    A "How To Overcome Temptation" sermon. Practical insights for deaing with temptation. 1. Be REALISTIC 2. Be RESPONSIBLE 3. Be READY 4. Get REFOCUSED

    Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation (How To Overcome Temptation) Today we are continuing an in depth study on the book of James. We have looked at how you can have power over your problems. We have discovered that God wants you to make wise decisions. Today we are going to see how you can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 5 - Are You A Doer Of The Word? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007
     | 3,967 views

    The final sermon in our Week of Renewal series wraps the week up and asks the number one question, Are you a doer of His Word?

    4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 23: Are you a doer of God’s Word? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time ARE YOU A DOER OF GOD’S WORD? † Friday - ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • James May avatar

    Reflections

    Contributed by James May on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,449 views

    We use a lot of mirrors to examine and determine the kind of person we are, but the only true mirror is God’s Word. Every other mirror will leave us with a warped view of ourselves. We must be transformed into the image of Christ.

    Reflections By Pastor Jim May (This sermon was presented using projected pictures of people standing in front of different carnival mirrors that distorted their true appearance) How we see ourselves will always determine how far we go in life, and how far we go with God. If we are going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Off The Bench...into The Game

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    This is on James’ emphasis on works as the necessary other side of faith. Yes, only faith is required for salvation, but works completes faith.

    Off the Bench…Into the Game James 1:19-27 February 11, 2007 Not too long ago, Toni and I were wandering around downtown Chicago and we happened to find a small art gallery with some truly wonderful works for sale. Being who I am, the first thing I looked at was the prices, which were way out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    How To Fight Temptation

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,796 views

    This message is aimed to help people fight temptation.

    How to Fight Temptation James 1:12-18 Mark Anthony was known as the silver-throated orator of Rome. He was a brilliant man, strong leader, and a courageous soldier. But the one thing he lacked was the strength to say ‘no’ to temptation. On the outside he was impressive and magnificent. But on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Instructions For Living

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Three basics for living the Christian life from the Book of James - Be Teachable, Live a moral life, and embrace the Word of God.

    I’ve got to be honest with you -- I hate following instructions. If at all possible, I’d rather try to figure things out for myself than look at an instruction manual. I think it’s a guy thing. But it’s true. And it doesn’t really matter what it is. It can be setting the clock on the VCR, figuring ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan