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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
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    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Works Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2009
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    For James, talk is cheap. If God has truly given us new life, then we should live it out.

    James 1:17-27 “Works of Faith” INTRODUCTION My understanding of what it means to be a baptized follower of Jesus Christ and member of Christ’s body has changed drastically over the (increasingly numerous) years of my life. As a child, life with Christ meant being pushed to Sunday school by my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Religion Undefiled Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 26, 2009
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    Pure religion lives out as an outworking of the grace of God in us!

    “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 “Religion Undefiled” James 1:17-27 Introduction The story is told of an evangelist overseer of an African Church, was talking about following the “pure” path, and the “pure” path only. It was night, and a crowd of natives sat around the campfire. A native dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Don't Blame God

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2009
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    We all face temptation and we are solely responsibility for our actions.

    Text: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone (James 1:13). What is temptation? Temptation is an enticement, an appeal, an attraction which tends to lead someone to commit an immoral or sinful act. Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Source Of Every Good Thing Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
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    God is the great giver & He is the giver of every good thing. He meets our legitimate needs & desires with good & perfect gifts. As a matter of fact, every good gift we have ever received came from Him.

    JAMES 1:16-18 THE SOURCE OF EVERY GOOD THING People have needs and desires but instead of being mislead into thinking they can be met by the lure and trap of temptations we need to realize that there is another source that we can receive from, if we would but seek Him. God is the great giver and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Rich Are We?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 12, 2009
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    A sermon to share with the congregation the need for serious and steady prayer concerning our church’s annual budget and the giving of the church.

    The internet is a wonderful source of information; although some is trivial, some useless, some is motivational, and some mind-numbing. Just for fun I went to a site called "Global Rich List." On this site there is a block where you insert your annual income, click on another button and it will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Navigating Your Trial Successfully Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 4,156 views

    Sermon discusses the importance of choices made during trying experiences and how to make wise choices.

    Navigating Your Trial Successfully James 1:12-18 5-4-08 We’ve been talking about trials in James Chapter one. In the first 12 verses we learned that if we persevere through the trial, God will work some wonderful things in us during the process and in the end we will receive a crown of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Escape The Sin Trap Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 3, 2012
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    1. Don’t try to excuse your sin (vs. 13). 2. Examine your sin (vs. 14-15). 3. Exalt God’s goodness (vs. 16-17). 4. Embrace the word of truth (vs. 18).

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 3: How to Escape the Sin Trap James 1:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2012 BACKGROUND: *Before we start, it’s important to note that up until now, James has used the word “temptation” as we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011
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    As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

    In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Temptation

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 6,489 views

    Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

    UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
     | 6,438 views

    God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

    1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When You Are Tempted Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2011
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    What must we do when tempted? What can we do? 1- When tempted - don’t blame God 2- When tempted - do blame yourself 3- When tempted - do look up

    INTRO.- ILL.- Thomas Edison was once asked how he resisted temptations. He said, “Never have any. I don’t have time.” I love his idea of escaping the temptation to do evil. Keep busy doing good. If your life is filled with doing good you will no have time or thought for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jackie Hill avatar

    According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,357 views

    Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

    According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,532 views

    We need understand the truth concerning temptation.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • Dan Evans has made it all the way to the small town of Contention where he is being paid $200 to deliver outlaw Ben Wade to the 3:10 train. • Wade’s outlaw gang has been trailing them and Dan’s son William has snuck along and is now caught up in the deadly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ