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  • James McCullen avatar

    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

    WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Word On Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

    A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sown In Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,852 views

    Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

    The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Without A Trace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Funeral sermon for Paul Quick, member of the cleaning crew. A gentle spirit without a trace of negatives help others, labors in the house of God, and has received gentle treatment from a Christ who understands our weaknesses.

    Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom ... the wisdom from above is ... gentle ... without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy. He is able to deal gently with the ... wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness. In this noisy world, it is easy to miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    Watch your tongue and attitude that it may not create or sow confusion in the body of believers.

    The Devils’ Wisdom (Who are we listening to) James 3:13-18 Introduction In a book published some years ago, Canon Roger Lloyd an archdemon within Satanism, instructs disciples on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. “Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom From Above

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    A study of the true characteristics and value of the wisdom granted by the Lord.

    One of the most well-known stories from the Old Testament is God’s granting wisdom to young King Solomon. 1 Kings 3:5-12, “In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, ‘Ask what you wish Me to give you.’ Then Solomon said, ‘You have shown great loving-kindness to Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    We Are Responsible For What We Teach Others Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    The tongue is a double edged sword. Arguments and wars have been started by words of misunderstanding. This week, is James 3 we read about being held responsible for what we teach and the words we say. We are taught the true wisdom has many characteristic

    James 3:1-18 Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2) We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check. 3) When we put bits ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is The Wise Guy?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    This sermon compares false and true wisdom.

    Turn with me to James 3. Read James 3:13-18. James starts this passage off with a penetrating question, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” A lot of people claim to be wise and understanding. He is calling for us to examine our motives and ourselves. He calls those who think they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    True & False Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 397 ratings
     | 34,955 views

    Just as true faith is shown but good deeds, so to true wisdom is shown by good deeds and good character

    James 3:13-18 February 16, 2003 True & False Wisdom James has been talking about what faith looks like – faith is shown by its good deeds, and its ability to control its tongue. From talking about the bad that come out of our mouths, he turns to the good that can come out of mouth – ...read more

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    The "Secret" Of Gideon's Faith

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,364 views

    Discover the secret of Gideon’s Faith through his conversations with God. The "secret" is revealed in the first letter of each point. Purge (sin from your live), Revive true worship, Act on your Faith, Yield to the will of God. PRAY.

    The “Secret” of Gideon’s Faith Judges 6 & 7 INTRODUCTION I. Israel had been handed over to the Midianites. 6:1, 10 A. Midianites ravaged the land. 6:2–6 B. The Israelites cried out to God. 6:6–7 1. God has always wanted the best for His children. a. He sent them a prophet. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

    Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • George Gabriel avatar

    True Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by George Gabriel on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    Does our definitions of wisdom match what God wants from us? This outline illustrates how our definitions of wisdom are much more shortsighted than what God has to offer us

    Get into 3 groups Group 1 define the word “wisdom” like it would be in the dictionary Group 2 define worldly wisdom Group 3 define Godly wisdom 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Group 1 What is wisdom? (write down definitions in column 1) Why do you think James lumped in understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Stewart Jr. avatar

    The Ugly Green Eyed Monster Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    This is the second message in the Seven Deadly Sins Series. "Envy"

    Tonight I am going to show you a few of the evil works of Envy. How does Envy work in our lives and what does it lead too? Envy leads to desire, desire lead to lust, lust leads to lies, lies lead to hate, hate leads to murder and all are SIN. Intro; Tonight’s message is entitled the Ugly Green ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Two Wisdom's

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,537 views

    Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

    TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Talk About Tongues

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 4,417 views

    A message about the power of the tongue

    6, July 2003 Dakota Community Church Talk About Tongues Introduction: Talk is cheap because the supply always exceeds the demand. One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and always a clever thing to say. Talk is cheap because supply always exceeds demand, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite