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2 Foundation Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Feb 26, 2020

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What does it mean that Jesus is to be our cornerstone and foundation?

INVITATION to pick up pebbles … (in Heart Shaped glass dish) Psalm 118:20-23 (NRSV) 20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it. 21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation. 22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-23, Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, 1 Timothy 6:9-10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready At Any Moment: Living Awake For The Returning King - Luke 12:40 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 13, 2026

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History is not random, time is not endless, and life is not merely about getting by until retirement. There is an appointed moment when the Son of Man will return—and He expects His people to be ready.

Ready at Any Moment: Living Awake for the Returning King - Luke 12:40 Introduction: Living as Though Today Matters Church, we live in an age of notifications, deadlines, diaries, and distractions. Everything clamours for our attention. Yet Jesus speaks a word that cuts through the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40, Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 24:44, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Daniel 7:13-14, Amos 4:12, Romans 10:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gestures Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011

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Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Being A Good Example Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Jan 15, 2014

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Paul told Timothy to be an example in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity. As Christians we need to be setting a good positive example in each of these 5 important areas.

Like many children, Billy didn’t like to study, and would much rather go outside and play baseball after school rather than doing his homework. Unfortunately that meant his grades suffered, and he even failed math. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in math, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

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In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The False Prophet Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 5, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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Saul of Tarsus transforms into the apostle Paul whil preaching the true gospel and facing a false prophet: what the 21st century church can learn about confronting false teaching from the 1st cenutry example

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 13:1-12 TITLE: “FACING THE FALSE PROPHET” INTRODUCTION: A. Would you hire this man? A member of the pulpit committee at a certain church was tired of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Country Club To Church: The Mission

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008

based on 6 ratings

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Tired of the church being more like a Country Club than the Body of Christ. Here is a 1st century conflict that parallels a 21st Century conflict. This sermon will help the congregation break the mold of this false vision for a Church.

COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MISSION THEME: FUNCTIONING AS A CHURCH WITH THE OUTSIDER IN MIND. TEXT: ACTS 15:1-11 While I was at Hartsville Pike church of Christ, one of the church members invited me along on a weekday morning to pay golf at the private Gaylord Springs Country club. Rick ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Erratic Existence Of The Double Minded Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 26, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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The first of six on James. Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James descr

The Erratic Existence of the Double-Minded Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James describes the person who has ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warnings To The Rich ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

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James warns the rich about materialism and unfair treatment of those who work for him.

INTRODUCTION #25 1. Open your bibles to James 5:1-4. 2. In this passage James has a large number of warnings for those who are rich. (1) Please understand that the term “rich” doesn’t mean that if don’t have an abundance of money and material things then these warnings ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judas' Greed Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2005

based on 22 ratings

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1st of Lent sermon series on how God used’ Judas’ greed for the greatest act of generosity ever.

One Man’s Trash is Our Lord’s Treasure Trash 1 - Judas’ Greed The garbage man comes every Monday afternoon between one and three o’clock. It hasn’t happened for a while, but every now and then I forget to take the trash out. I hate that when that happens, because then I end up with a whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Value Of A Reflection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 9, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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The third of six on James, this sermon was delivered the Sunday before 9/11.

The Value of Your Reflection If a mirror reflects no image then it has no value - In fact, it’s not even a mirror! It’s just a window. If a person sees the truth about his own life reflected in God’s word but doesn’t remember that truth then he is like a person who looks into a mirror with no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002

based on 118 ratings

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In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Of You In My Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

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James gives us clear instruction on how to live closer to God.

More of You in my life James 4:7-10 Introduction George Mueller was a man of faith and miracles in the 19th century preaching, teaching, and praying through the work God gave him. He was asked onece what was the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

based on 29 ratings

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Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Died On Calvary?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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A Good Friday sermon adapted from a sermon by James Montgomery Boice

The eighteenth and nineteenth chapters of John’s Gospel deal with the trials of Jesus of Nazareth beginning with His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane and culminating in His crucifixion. Who is this One on trial? Who is this One soon to give His life on Calvary? This question is important ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

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