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  • Don Jones avatar

    The Right Perspective Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,693 views

    The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

    The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mirror (Short Homily)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 270 ratings
     | 53,660 views

    Some people look at themselves, at their image, as though they were looking into a very tiny mirror. You know the mirror I'm talking about. Every woman seems to have one. I know my mother would always have one buried somewhere inside her purse. Updated January 2020.

    The Mirror (Short Homily) James 1:16-27 What image do you see ... when you look in a mirror? Who is that person ... in the reflection? Paul speaks of looking into a darkened mirror: BIBLE "For now we see through a mirror, darkly; but then face to face (Pause) now I know in part; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Charles McCall avatar

    Strength In The Times Of Temptations

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 20, 2007
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    No matter what temptation you face, God is able to help you endure it, and overcome it.

    Matthew 26:41 I Corinthians 10:13 James 1:12-16 Topic: Strength in times of temptations We live in a world that is full of various and different types of temptations. Temptation is defined as an allurement, enticement, or an invitations to engage in a immoral act, in a sinful act, in an act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Who Is Good Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007
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    A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

    JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's A Storm Moving Your Way

    Contributed by Torri Evans on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    When your storm comes, stand on God’s Word.

    James 1: 2-26 “There’s A storm moving your way”. Profiting from Trials 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, **Loss of a job, loved ones, home, car, health, friends, etc… One must view their trials as a Spiritual growth. You are not to rejoice in the trials itself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,249 views

    A "How To Overcome Temptation" sermon. Practical insights for deaing with temptation. 1. Be REALISTIC 2. Be RESPONSIBLE 3. Be READY 4. Get REFOCUSED

    Becoming Triumphant Over Temptation (How To Overcome Temptation) Today we are continuing an in depth study on the book of James. We have looked at how you can have power over your problems. We have discovered that God wants you to make wise decisions. Today we are going to see how you can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,613 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    #4 in the James Series. This one has a sub-title, "The Real Source of Temptation".

    4 The Devil Made Me Do It (The Real Source of Temptation) By Pastor Jim May Book of James James 1:13-17 I am on a diet again. But like most people, diets are only a temporary answer. On my diet I am supposed to not have chocolate candy. In fact, I’ve heard that most chocolate isn’t good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
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     | 2,635 views

    Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Fuel Up With The Word Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    Rising fuel prices have people seeking for alternative sources of energy. The Bible offers answers.

    Fuel Up With The Word. (James 1:16-27) Introduction 2008 has being the year of rising oil prices. Therefore there is a great push to discover and develop alternative sources of energy. Last week we talked about “Be Fueled with Prayer.” How to be fueled with Prayer? Jesus said pray in secret and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    How Could God Do That?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
     | 1,171 views

    Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

    Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John McCurry avatar

    James Study 2 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 2,662 views

    Study of the book of James

    Wednesday, October 03, 2007 James Study #2 James Chapter 1 We found out last week that Jesus is only mentioned 2 times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. We discovered that James is pointing emphasis on Fruit if you say you have faith. We ended with a double minded ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation Avenue Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 28, 2008
     | 3,002 views

    Temptation is not from God, who gives us good and perfect gifts and the resources to resist temptation

    TEMPTATION AVENUE John 1:13-18 I think it is very clear that when we face trials, they are for are own good? Anybody question that? Because if you do, you will not face them the way God wants you to face them and the result is that you will never be the kind of mature Christian He wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Be Deceived

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,180 views

    In our text, I see several thoughts about God, which the world distorts or tries to deceive us. 1- Good is from God - praise Him! 2- Truth is from God - praise Him! 3- Life is from God - praise Him!

    INTRO.- Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. I believe that some people do want to deceive others for one reason or another. It could be for money, a vote or something else. ILL.- A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Remarkable Redeemer - Advent 2

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    Christ, our remarkable redeemer.

    Remarkable Redeemer, James 1:12-18 Introduction A sign in a convenience store read, “Check Cashing Policy: To err is human. To forgive, $10.” It’s a funny way to recognize the fact that we make mistakes, but it’s also evidence of the way many people think about forgiveness. To forgive is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church