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  • James May avatar

    God's Good And Perfect Gift Of Regeneration Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,204 views

    #5 in the Book of James Series. James focuses in on the greatest of all good and perfect gifts that come down from the Father of Lights.

    #5 in the Book of James Series God’s Good and Perfect Gift of Regeneration By Pastor Jim May James 1:17-21 There was a man that played piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and a lot of people came out just to hear him play. But one night, a patron told him he didn’t want to hear him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 1: The Bible Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,599 views

    The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

    1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...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
     | 4,860 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

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    How To Overcome Temptation Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,442 views

    We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

    Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...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
     | 6,876 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

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    Instructions For Living

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,438 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

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    Extreme Makeover: What Looks Good To Jesus? Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,436 views

    The divine character demands that we listen

    James 1:19-20 “Extreme Makeover: What Looks Good to Jesus? Big Ears” “The divine character demands that we listen.” Sunday Morning Sermon 11.07.04 Intro: (Start with Sermon Title) President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,851 views

    James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

    Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Hábitos De Una Nueva Vida Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    Nuevos habitos en Cristo

    Hábitos de una Nueva Vida Santiago 1:19-21 Intro: La historia del cochinito que lo bañaron, lo asearon, le pusieron su moño para que sea limpio y pulcro. Pero pasó por un charquito de lodo y fue corriendo hacia él. Para que un cochinito deje de serlo necesita ser transformada su naturaleza. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Our Duty

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,829 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

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What About The Mirror?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    In this sermon you will find help in evaluating your reception of the word of God.

    Remember the fairly tale where the wicked witch consulted the mirror but disregarded the mirror’s advice. We sometimes do the same thing. We hear the word of God but disregard the teachings we hear. James used a mirror to challenge our thinking concerning our receptivity of the word of God. He ...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
     | 10,947 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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    A Spiritual Malfunction

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
     | 6,159 views

    When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

    A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Christianity Uncensored: Success Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the stars align. It’s going to happen. It feels

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #2: Success Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    Clean Sweep Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,267 views

    The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

    Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist