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  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
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    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Fighting? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 30, 2015
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    What causes problems in the church?

    Let us continue our worship of God by learning from the Letter by James. Open your Bibles to James Chapter 4…… We will focus on the first 3 verses this morning, but let us read v1-12….. Read along with me…. Let us note again that this letter is written to Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Luther Sexton avatar

    The Dash

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 5, 2015
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    The Dash is a message written from the thought that our entire life is depicted as a dash on our tombstone. Different emotions and stages of life are discussed.

    I am resending The Dash. I think I sent the wrong copy before, because this version has no quotation marks, bullets, or apostrophes. I retyped this one from notepad or an old Works program. If it still doesn't work, let me know. THE DASH I. Almost every human being has one. Some have decayed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Losing My Religion? "Scandalous"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 9, 2015
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    Some have forgotten their calling...they've been called in every direction, but have forgotten the true calling they received the day that the Holy Spirit moved them to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour...the day they became born again!

    Losing my Religion? "Scandalous" Illus. There is a story that tells about a man who was looking for work without any luck for many weeks. So he decided to take a break and visit the zoo. While he was at the zoo, he asked the zookeeper if they had any openings. The zookeeper motioned the man over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    We Humans Sin But God Still Loves! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 10, 2015
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    If a Christian humbles himself/herself (depend on and trust in God’s grace), God will show favor!

    Ever wonder about this question: If God already knew people were going to sin against Him, why did He create them?? Open your Bibles to James and look back briefly with me to James 1:16-17… God is self-sufficient! God existed sufficiently before humans! God has no need for anything or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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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
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    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

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Humility, The Cure For Interpersonal Conflict Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013
     | 6,740 views

    How to diffuse interpersonal conflicts through humility

    Humility is the cure for interpersonal conflict. The story is told of a Christian couple who were married for a number of years but they got into terrible fights. After one particularly intense argument, the husband stormed out of the house. The wife got on her knees and prayed, “O Lord, you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Toy avatar

    God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
     | 8,011 views

    Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

    God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Making Plans, Following God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,382 views

    How do we make plans while following God?

    Making Plans, Following God James 4:13-17 Intro Slide Who here wants to have a successful future? We all want a successful future. We probably all know as well that a successful future does not just usually happen. We don’t sit in our living room and then walk out the door and Bam, success, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
     | 2,834 views

    There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

    WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
     | 3,471 views

    This portion of the book of James focuses in on our attitude towards the person of God Himself. James is asking the question of God’s participation in our thoughts and actions. Do we put ourselves above our creator, and do we disregard God in our planni

    ARE WE USURPING GOD? James 4:11-17 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Face To Face: Inner Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 26, 2010
     | 5,208 views

    Part 5 in the series Faith that works. Dealing with the inner conflicts we feel in our lives and how to handle them properly.

    Face to Face with yourself: inner conflict James chapter 4:1-6 Introduction: We are still in the series Faith that works. I believe this is the 5th sermon. This morning dealing with inner conflict. Some say “I hope so and so is listening”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene