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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
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    In today’s text we have what some have called "God’s Wisdom Test." This is a kind of personal exam by which you can see how wise or otherwise you really are in all your relationships. James lists 6 distinguishing marks of wise person.

    Scripture Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Listen to what he wrote: Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wise Or Otherwise? Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    IT SEEMS THE CHRISTIANS IN JAMES’ DAY WAS HAVING TROUBLE DECIDING BETWEEN TWO TYPES OF WISDOM. DO WE HAVE THAT PROBLEM TODAY?

    Wise and Otherwise Text: James 3:13-17 Introduction. Sometimes late at night, it’s hard to find a good movie to watch. The other night, as I manned my remote to look at the listings, I noticed a movie called “Dumb and Dumber”. If you’ll remember back to the time when we were kids on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Wise Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,283 views

    Seventh in a series on the book of James. Deals with the nature of true wisdom.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 7 “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Wisdom

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,789 views

    This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

    Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Different Kind Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Dave Watters on Sep 24, 2006
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    James gives the believer instruction on knowing false wisdom from True Wisdom.

    Sermon: A Different Kind of Wisdom Scripture: James 3: 13 – 18 Good morning… Today I would like to talk about ‘A Different Kind of Wisdom’…one that promotes in a man or woman the fruit for living now and eternally…one that instructs both for the now and the hereafter…one that creates a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sown In Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
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    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

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    Firestorms

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,142 views

    Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has sco

    Firestorms in Life Thesis: Firestorms in relationships can ignite quickly and do maximum damage in a short period of time. Therefore, we need to learn how to prevent firestorms, we need to learn how to put out firestorms, and we need to know how to rebuild after a firestorm has scorched our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,932 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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    Fresh Water Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
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    In this series, we will explore six traditions of Christian faith. The first is one that the Church of God strongly connects to: the holy life. We explore strengths/weaknesses and how to integrate it.

    Streams of Living Water Fresh Water James 3:11-18 October 10, 2004 Mark Eberly “Streams of Living Water” is the title of this sermon series. During the next month and a half we are going to look at six streams or traditions of the church. These traditions are six different foci concerning our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Ambition And High Hopes" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007
     | 2,680 views

    The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

    In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    What Are You Seeking Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,616 views

    A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

    I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jud Wilhite avatar

    Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

    Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 34,927 views

    James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

    Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 22,828 views

    What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

    1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Sucking Blessings Through A Straw

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    Trying to receive the blessings of God while we harbor a Root of Bitterness is like trying to drink after eating lemons. The flow is restricted because we are all drawn up inside.

    Sucking Blessings Through a Straw #13 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James has just completed dealing with the power of the tongue to destroy and to bless. Now we will see why the tongue is often put to such terrible use when it is used to destroy a life or a reputation. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Production Of Humility

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,464 views

    We are not naturally inclined to pursue humility, and yet it is one of the greatest Biblical characterisitcs there is. How does God build this into our lives?

    Passage: James 3:13-18 Intro: We all have a great example to follow, a man who lived the life described in v13. 1. this man is Jesus Christ. 2. his life was certainly a good one, full of deeds “done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 3. the great news is that, as James commands us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free