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  • Peter Silway avatar

    Draw Nigh Unto God Series

    Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 3, 2014
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    Draw nigh also means “take up God with you.”Take up his case,take up his burden.draw nigh means take God in to confidence,take him as your only provider.It also means “bringing “God in to your case.

    DRAW NIGH UNTO GOD. “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”(James.4:8). Today people are so busy living out their lives, that they don’t find time to have intimacy with Gd. This is the world that is driving man to every corner, keeping him busy. Man works day and night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Flash Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 5, 2013
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    There is a point when a fire will reach a temperature withing a structure where it will hit the "Flash Point". A point where every thing that can burn, will burn. Beloved, is your Spiritual life at the "Flash Point? (Updated November 2022)

    There was a fiery old revival preacher named Peter Cartwright ...... who was famous .... for telling it .... like it is. He was preaching near Washington D.C. ... And the people of the church ....... heard that President Andrew Jackson was coming to visit them. So, they pulled Cartwright ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
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    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resistance Is Not Futile!

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 3,801 views

    An expositional Series in the Book of James

    James 4:7-17 Resistance is not Futile! Pastor James continues to address the issues he is seeing in his church. Chapter 1 - James addresses the congregation’s failure to examine see their own wavering faith, lack of patience & understanding • They show partiality toward the rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fairy Tale Ending / Grab For The Gusto

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 18, 2012
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    You only go around once in life, so you've got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of you may remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto?

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1:1-6; James 3:13-4:8 and Mark 9:30-37. You only go around once in life, .....so you've got to grab .....for all the gusto you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Access To God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 31, 2012
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    We must stay in touch with God to live in this world

    ACCESS TO GOD James 4: 8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Many times I have cried out to my Lord for help he always answers when I pray it may not be like I wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
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    James tells us why we must not slander one another. 1- Slandering makes you a judge of others 2- Slandering makes you above the law 3- Slandering makes you above the lawgiver

    INTRO.- ILL.- Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judas - A Man Who Became A Traitor

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 7, 2013
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    When you picture Judas what do you see? A monster, or a devilish figure? Do you ever see yourself? The truth is we have a lot more in common with Judas than we care to admit. In this lesson we'll explore the life of Judas and how it relates to our own.

    When it comes to villains the Bible has its fair share. There’s Cain the brother-killer. The conniving Delilah. The murderous Jezebel. The rampaging Manasseh. And then there’s public-enemy #1, Judas the betrayer of Jesus. Too often we look at the villains and we see people that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
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    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James Four Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/21/2012 Good morning and welcome to Blooming Grove. It’s great to see such a good crowd here this morning and you’re all awake, which is a plus. I heard about a mom who was talking to her kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Come Near To God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2013
     | 3,689 views

    Friend, how do we react when we are disciplined by God?

    Come near to God! Deepika! James 4:8”Come near to God and He will come near to you…” She is just a doll! Fair, pretty with a smile that could steal anyone’s heart; her name is Deepika, four year old daughter of a couple who pick up garbage from residential quarters. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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
     | 5,645 views

    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

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    Am I A Friend Of God? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
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    James helps us to evaluate whether we are in fact friends of God

    Several years ago there was a popular worship song titled “I Am a Friend of God” which we used to sing here at TFC from time to time. But as I was reading the passage from James that we’ll be looking at this morning I began to wonder how many of the people that have sung and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,680 views

    James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

    This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Bad Do You Want It?

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,450 views

    If you want it go for it!

    Thank you Rev. Roy Simpkins How bad do you want it? This is my second jab at Substance........ I preached this SUnday Morning.... My notes stink, and I stink in writing notes, but I did on this one......it's a simple message, not too deep..But went over really good! How Bad do you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal