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  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Wise Or Unwise

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
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    Wisdom is demonstrated often at Church business meetings. Not by the decisions made but in the way they are made. Are our meeting marked by strife or unity?

    James 3:13-18 The Hebrews who clearly understood that true wisdom was not intellectual, but behavioral. Thus, the biggest fool was one who knew truth and failed to apply it. A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Words

    Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

    POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Power Under Control Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
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    Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

    Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 4,275 views

    There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

    James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Beehler avatar

    A Real Wise Guy

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
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    Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

    A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

    James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001
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    Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

    Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,945 views

    Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

    What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Untamable Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    Week 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untamable Tongue Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    Part 13 in a series of messages on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 13 “The Untamable Tongue” Date: October 20, 2002 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction Tonight, we may seem to be repeating a message on the tongue or speech of the Christian. I feel, as James must it is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Whitten avatar

    Tounge Trouble

    Contributed by David Whitten on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 16,103 views

    ILL:Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes sir", said the boy. The preacher pulled and pulled on the rope and said, "Son, this thing won’t start." The boy said, "That’s ‘cause you ‘

    Tounge Trouble THE TROUBLE MAKING TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 Self control is an awesome thing to behold. This Fruit of the Spirit is the most respected fruit listed in Galations 5:22-24. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. ILL:Little boy selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Talk Is Cheap - Or Is It?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    A message concerning the speech of Christians.

    Talk is Cheap…Or Is It? Holiness in our Speech James 3:1-12, various Scriptures I. Introduction This morning we take our third look at the importance of holiness in our lives. Holiness, you remember from our introductory message two weeks ago, is to be sought first and foremost because GOD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Talton avatar

    What Can You Do With Your Tongue?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    The tongue is a powerful tool. Use it wisely!

    James 3:1-12 August 1, 1999 “What can you do with your tongue?” Be careful how you use your tongue because . . . 1. your tongue controls other people. (vs. 1-2) child’s games of red light / green light or Simon says 2. your tongue, though small, has great power. (vs. 3-5a) Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Manage Our Mouths Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,447 views

    I talk about the destructiveness of an uncontrolled tongue and then share what we can do to better manage it.

    Intro: Have you ever said anything you later regretted? I wished I had 10 bucks for every time I said something that I shouldn’t have in my life. As we think about saything the wrong things let me share with you a couple of things NOT to say to a police officer. 1). Sorry, officer, I didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 56,620 views

    Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

    WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal