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  • Buffy Cook avatar

    Faith Without Works Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
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    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 I. Introduction A. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. The first two weeks, we examined How to Respond to Trials & How to Understand & Defeat Temptation. Since that time, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009
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    This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

    As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Allen avatar

    From Trouble To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
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    Trials in the life of a Christian are a norm. But it is how we handles those trials, that separates us from the rest.

    From Trouble to Triumph James 2:2-12 Intro Trials in the life of a Christian are a part of life. How we view those trials and handle them is a whole different story though. The Scriptures mention at least eight purposes for the Lord’s allowing trials to come to the lives of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of Someone Else Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
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    This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

    The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Christian Snob? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 24, 2009
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    There is no room for favoritism or partiality in the church today and James in Chapter 2, shows us how we can make sure it doesn’t surface in our life or church.

    Are You a Christian Snob? James 2:1-13 Intro Let me open tonight by asking you a question, “Are you a Christian Snob?” Before you answer that question too quickly ask yourself this, “Who, outside of your present circle of friends, have you attempted to include in your life recently?” Almost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Faith Do You Have? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 7,390 views

    If you were to take a quiz about your faith, what kind of faith would you have as a result? James in chapter 2, gives us the foundation of where our faith should be and what it should be.

    What Kind of Faith Do You Have? James 2:14-26 Intro If you have a Facebook account on your computer at home to keep up with friends and family, you will have seen quizzes taken by people you know, which are usually titled “What kind of…” or “Which one of…” They are just for fun and can be very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Partiality Is A Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009
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    Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

    Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Cross Has Two Beams

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009
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    Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

    There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 4, 2009
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     | 5,353 views

    We need a faith that works! Evidence of genuine transformation.

    “A Faith That Works!” James 2:14-26 Introduction As a Marine Sergeant there were many times when I helped out the young troops in my charge with various sorts of favors. Sometimes I was the local financial aid officer, assisting a young Marine in between pay days with the money necessary for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 6,702 views

    Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

    Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is Your Faith For Real? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,401 views

    The difference between a superficial believeism and a transforming faith in Jesus Christ is examined.

    Is Your Faith For Real? James 2:14-26 6-8-08 Intro Text: James 2:14-26 James opens this discussion with two rhetorical questions in verse 14, “What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him?” or more accurately the NIV asks, “Can SUCH ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God Doesn't Play Favorites

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010
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    When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

    God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Working Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 29, 2010
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     | 8,250 views

    Faith is a action word. Showing your faith by your good deeds is an expression of what God is doing in your life.

    The working of our Faith James chapter 2:14-25 Introduction- For several weeks we have been studying the book of James. One week on trials and temptations and last week on listening and doing the Word of God. Looking at how well you listen to others ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • John Wright avatar

    Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 5,989 views

    James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ