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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
Scripture: James 4:7-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The problems we see facing our world today did not begin over-night. But the solutions to those problems are found in Christ and His holy Word.
Resist and Surrender Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we get into our sermon this morning, I want to ask you all a question: Do you think that in 1945, when our soldiers and sailors were coming home after fighting Hitler’s Nazi Germany, that they thought, or even ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Sermon on Joseph becoming the man who God meant for him to be in the face of adversity and temptation.
This past week I had the pleasure of doing a funeral. Pleasure and funeral are not two words that you hear in the same sentence. The reason it was a pleasure is because of the remarkable legacy of faith that the man left. I never met him but I was amazed by the impactful testimony that a disabled ...read more
It was once said, "sin boldly".
In a letter on August 1st, 1521- a very prominent protestant advised his friend as follows…. “Sin boldly. But believe even more boldly in Christ, and rejoice”. This is quite different from what Saint Paul wrote during Bible Times: He says, “What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-2
Many Christians believe that in Matthew 5:39 Jesus is calling us to pacifism. If that was the case, he would be negating the Old Testament! Jesus does call us to nonresistance, but in certain situations only - as his examples show. He isn't pacifist and he doesn't call us to to pacifism.
INTRODUCTION I trained to become a Baptist minister at Bristol Baptist College. While I was there, a Canadian couple called Tom and Rebecca Yoder Neufeld gave a talk. The Yoder Neufelds are Mennonites. Mennonites trace their origins to the Anabaptists, and the Yoder Neufelds were at Bristol ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42
Denomination: Baptist
Consistent Resistance is key to Repentance
Consistent Resistance Introduction: Sandra Bullock won the 2010 Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Leigh Ann Tuohy in The Blind Side. The sensational film chronicles a Christian family who took in a homeless young man and gave him the chance to reach his God-given potential. Michael ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7
In Ecclesiastes 7:9, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
"Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." Ecclesiastes 7:9 In this verse, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of ...read more
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9
Denomination: Methodist
Encourage believers to recognize the source of conflict in their lives, submit to God's authority, and resist worldly temptations in order to draw closer to God and become the people He created them to be.
Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a passage from the book of James that speaks directly to our hearts and our daily struggles. Before we dive into this passage, I'd like to share a quote from C.S. Lewis that captures the essence of what we will be discussing today. He ...read more
Scripture: James 4:7-10
Topics: Elements Of Repentance
Encourages Christians to remain faithful, find hope in adversity, and honor God through perseverance, guided by Jesus Christ, our High Priest.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I warmly welcome you all to this blessed gathering, where we come together as one family, united by our faith, to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. Today, we are going to open our hearts and minds to a passage from the book of ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39
Topics: Faithfulness
When we resist things we build a tolerance. It is dangerous to build a tolerance against God.
In the bible there are some extraordinarily strong, terrible words of warning. 2 Peter 2:20-21. They are placed there by God Himself. Yet with most warnings there is a word of grace. 2 Peter 3:9-10 I. How God Treats Sinners 1. Titus 3:3-4, Ephesians 2:2-4, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 2. The love of God is ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 29:1
We do not have to continue to fall into temptation.. we have the power to resist and gain the victory
RESISTING AND OVERCOMING TEMPTATION (JAMES 1:14-22) TEMPTATION MANIPULATES OUR DESIRES TO BRING FORTH SIN But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:14-22
Denomination: Pentecostal
The Christ-follower will be challenged to examine their lives for areas where evil has taken root and learn to resist evil by trusting Christ’s sovereignty and by standing firm in community, salvation and God’s truth.
Open your Bible to 2 Thessalonians and as you are doing so let me remind you of why this Harley and scooter are on the stage. Last week we used these items as an analogy to describe our faith journey in Christ. The scooter represents a Christ-follower who is playing it safe and being rather passive ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17
Part 3 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." Learn how to live a worry resistant life through dependence upon God.
WORRY RESISTENT LIVING Series: A Declaration of Dependence Matthew 6:25-34 July 18, 2004 Introduction: There is a deadly disease that is running rampant in our society today. Every year millions are infected and hundreds of thousands die from its deadly symptoms. No, it is not AIDS or the West ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
God created you for a calling, but you’re going to have to fight for it.
When I read this Paul’s final teaching in the book of Ephesians. It reminds me of George C. Scott in that classic movie “Patton.” He’s standing in front of an enormous American flag rallying the men to fight the battle before them during WW II. In he utters one of the best lines I’ve ever heard ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20
Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.
RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17
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