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    How To Become Wise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We need it to become mature Christians. We need it to deal with the trials and testings of our faith. We need it to knowhow to respond to various situations. We need it to make the important decisions that affect our lives, our families and our church. 2. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trials Of Money

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
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    Introductory Considerations 1 .

    Introductory Considerations 1 . "It can master you or you can master it". These words are given by a bank in a TV commercial. Money rather than letting it control you the suggestion is that by banking with them you will control you. 2. This evening James says to us - "it can master you or you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Maturity And Temptation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    Introductory Consideration 1.

    Introductory Consideration 1. Why are here this evening? Why are you not at home relaxing or doing some things with your family? Why do some of you drive great distance to worship God in the vening when you have already done so in the morning? 2. Its not because you have to, at least unless you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
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    Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1.

    Introductory Consideration From Temptation to Death James 1:12-17 1. "I try so hard not to talk about others, but before I realize it, the words are out of my mouth". "I believe I am a Christian, but I sure wonder when I act theway I do." " I feel like giving up. I just cannot overcome the evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Righteous Life

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,536 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Today in just a few words James teaches us one of the most important lessons we can ever learn. Not only practical but key to becoming mature Christians. To be mature is to have the righteousness that God desires, and according to James oneof biggest obstacles to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cleaning Out The Attic

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    Introductory Consideration 1.

    Introductory Consideration 1. How long has it been since you have moved from one home to another? Moving is not fun but there is one benefit to it. It makes us take inventory of all the things we have accumultaed over the years. For some of us that is no problem, but for some it isnot. For some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Listening And Doing

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 196 ratings
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    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. To be a Christian may not always seem easy. But being a believer has its benefits as well. As James indicates in vs. 25 - a believer can live in freedom and the fullness of God’s blessings. 2. This evening I ask you, do you have freedom? Do you have the freedom to live as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Being Deceived?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
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    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Two Marks Of Genuine Faith

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,672 views

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real.

    1. Last week we looked into the mirror to see if our religion or faith is real. We looked into God’s word and then we looked at ourselves to see if we reflect the image of a genuine believer. 2. James shares with us three marks, evidences or signs that our faith is authentic. The first one we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Manage Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

    HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Errors Of Being Spiritually Naive

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it.

    Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it. Being spiritually naïve is an unconscious act of people who fail to appropriate the truth of God’s word. James once wrote, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers only, who deceive themselves." (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Showing Favouritism

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. I needed help but I did not know whether I would get it. I did not think they would let me in their house. 2. I had still been in bed when Diane came in with an urgent problem. She was supposed to be detassling corn but she could not find the field she was to be working ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mercy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Llast week we discussed how we are not to show favouritism. We saw how favouritism goes against the very basis of our faith. For we are to trust in God rather than wealth or earthly position. We saw some reasons why we should not show favouritism. 2. In passage today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Without Works

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. Today we come to what some consider the heart of the book of James. It is also one of the most passages in the Bible. It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. 2. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed