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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    You Can't Have It Both Ways

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2012
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    The attitude of many "Christians" is that they want the blessings of Christ but yet they want to be able to indulge in all the worldly pleasures too. They think having the best of both worlds is the perfect, complete package; a great life. Let’s see what’

    YOU CAN’T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS James 4:1-12 INTRODUCTION: There’s a Van Halen song called, “Best of Both Worlds”. Some of the lyrics are, “I want the best of both worlds, and honey I know what it's worth; If we could have the best of both worlds, a little bit of heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Guarantees

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 27, 2012
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    We know that we're not guaranteed tomorrow; so why do we live like we are?

    NO GUARANTEES James 4:13-17 1) Presumptuous judgments (vs. 13). • Previously, James had warned against making presumptuous judgments about people (vs. 11-12). Now he warns against making presumptuous judgments about the future. We have a mistaken confidence; we think we can predict the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trying Times

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 29, 2013
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    A comparative depiction of drawing nigh to God (Christ Jesus)in modern times as the prophets and kings (fathers) did in the early days.

    Trying Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in afflictions])”. “Let not your ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    "Stop Sitting On The Fence"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2013
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    A sermon about making a choice.

    1 Kings 18:20-39 "Stop Sitting on the Fence" Ahab, son of Omri, ruled over the Northern Kingdom of Israel for 22 years, and he is described in 1 Kings Chapter 16 as being more evil than all the Kings who had come before him. We are also told that he worshiped Baal--the Canaanite agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trying Times - Hurricane Andrew Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 2, 2013
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    A comparative: the affliction of Hurricane Andrew, lost love and broken hearts (Thanking God for placing things in perspective that there is no great affliction or small affliction that we hold in our hearts that is too much for God's love to deal with, i

    Trying Times -Hurricane Andrew by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013) “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded (James 4:8, King James Version (KJV), [Patience in ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Submitted

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 9, 2013
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    Submit unto God, Resist the devil and he will flee from you. = victory.

    Quotes: “The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven't yet come to the end of themselves. We're still trying to give orders, and interfering with God's work within us. ” ― A.W. Tozer “You cannot fulfil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Entitlement Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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    Entitlement is when people feel that the world owes them something without having to do anything to earn it. We llok at entitlement in our culture and then see what Scripture has to say about it

    Entitlement James 4:1-3 and 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 In his commencement speech to the Wellesley High School Class of 2012, English teacher David McCullough delivered some sobering words: “None of you is special. You are not special. You are not exceptional.” He called the graduating ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Materialism Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 8,395 views

    When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live.

    Materialism James 4:1-10 When it comes to materialism, has any nation ever surpassed what we are seeing in the United States right now? We define our lives by how much stuff we have, social status by how much money we make, what we own and wear and where we live. Even most of the important dates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resolving Conflict

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 5,958 views

    People are quick to anger and slow to have forgiveness and resolution. James helps us deal with conflict and not act like the Hatfields and the Mccoys.

    Resolving conflict James chapter 4:1-4:10 Introduction- Turn to James chapter 4:1-4:10 In these verses James addresses two issues- Our issue of selfishness and why we have so many disagreements that explode into conflicts that need resolution. The second thing he addresses is our selfishness ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Best Laid Plans

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 3, 2013
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    Continuing a series in the letter of James I ask to what extent our plans match up with God's plans.

    We come to the 10th episode of our series in the New Testament letter of James. His Hebrew name is Yaakov. He was a half-brother of Jesus, and he was one of the earliest leaders of the church in Jerusalem after the resurrection of Jesus. In this section James (4:13) addresses believers who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Boasting Tongue

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 24, 2013
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    This sermon deals with the sin of bragging and boasting.

    Series: Taming the Tongue Sermon: The Boasting Tongue Introduction: James uses a word to describe bragging and boasting come natural early on in our lives. ----My daddy can do this or that. ---- We beat you guys! We’re going to win! We are told to not boast or brag to be good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Draw Near

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 5, 2013
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    SANCTIFICATION IS AN ONGOING REALITY. IT PRODUCES HUMILITY, HONOR AND LIFE.

    DRAW NEAR INTRODUCTION: YOUR CONVERSION MEANT YOU ARE JUSTIFIED (MAKE RIGHT) BEFORE GOD. YOU THEN START YOUR JOURNEY TO MATURE IN CHRIST (SANCTIFICATION). JUSTIFICATION IS A ONE-TIME REALITY. SANCTIFICATION IS A LIFETIME PROCESS OF LEARNING HOLY LIVING. SANCTIFICATION IS VERY TIME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013
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    Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

    Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • PAUL STERRETT avatar

    Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow

    Contributed by Paul Sterrett on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    What is the Godly approach to take in our attitude towards what the future holds for us?

    DON’T STOP THINKING ABOUT TOMORROW James 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION When I started preparing my preaching calendar for May, I realized that on May 20, I had a problem…This was the day we wanted to honor our high school seniors, recognizing them for their accomplishments and encouraging them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Darren Duncan avatar

    Life Described

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 31, 2013
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    LIFE IS SO SHORT, WE NEED TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT BY FOLLOWING THE TEACHINGS OF THE BIBLE.

    LIFE DESCRIBED James 4:13-17 I. THE PLANS OF LIFE (Vs 13) A. Go B. Grow C. Gain Illustration: There is a Chinese proverb, "A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man made better without trials." Sure it doesn't feel good to go through abrasive moments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist