Text Box:                “Godly Wisdom vs. Earthly Wisdom”   Text:    James 3:13-18 Thesis: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”  James 1:5    I.  God reveals to us, through James, there are __________ distinct types of wisdom.  (vs. 13-17)     A.  There is an _____________wisdom that does not reflect the nature or will              of God.           1.  A person who lives by earthly wisdom will “__________ bitter envy”                (vs. 14a) in their heart.                a.  Envy is “a feeling of resentment or discontent over another’s                      superior attainments, endowments, or possessions.  A desire to                      possess the good of another.” (Funk & Wagnal)           2.  A person who lives by earthly wisdom will also “harbor ___________                 ambition in their hearts,” (vs. 14b)                a.  A person with selfish ambition has a total disregard for _________                      in their pursuit of wealth, possessions & power.               “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the                 interests of others.”  (Phil. 2:4)                b.  Selfish ambition will reduce people to an ______________ to be                      manipulated for personal gain rather than a person to love and                      bless.               “God created man (mankind) in his own image”  (Gen. 2:27)                c.  God’s Word states this type of wisdom is “of the devil” and results                      in “disorder and every evil practice”  (vs. 15-16)      B.  God’s Word also reveals the second type of wisdom:           “comes from heaven” (vs17) and reflects God’s ______________and              ______________.            1.  Wisdom from heaven is described as:                  a.  “Pure” – the Greek word (hagnos) means “pure enough to                           approach the gods.”                  b.  “Peace loving” – the Greek word (eirenkos) means “right                           relationship with man and man and between man and God.” c.  “Considerate” – the Greek word (epiekos) carries the idea of not       demanding justice when someone is wrong, but tempering justice with mercy. d.  “Full of mercy and good fruit” – the Greek word (eleos) means pity for the man who is suffering unjustly. e. “Impartial” – the Greek word (adiakritos) means “without        partiality” f. “Sincere” – the Greek word (anurokntos) means without       hypocrisy.  It carries the idea of honesty; it never acts a part to gain its own ends.               

Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:     Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the kindergarten room.                  1st thru 6th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth.  

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................... “God’s Wonderful People”                                                                                        INVOCATION   WELCOME   BABY DEDICATION..................................................Lilly Burdine          GREETING...................................................................  “Bless His Holy Name”   WORSHIP IN SONG.................................................  “He Ransomed Me”                                                                                        “A Glorious Church”                                                                                        FAMILY ALTAR.........................................................”Be Unto Your Name”                                                                                   “Surely the Presence”                                                                                        “Spirit Song”                                                                                                                  CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................  Children Dismissed                                                                                        (ages 4-6th grade)                                                                                        TITHES & OFFERINGS   SPECIAL MUSIC.....................................................John Neil              TODAY’S MESSAGE.................................................. Pastor Chuck Ryan   CLOSING......................................................................”Step By Step”   BENEDICTION ef Authentic Mexican Dinner! In the Fellowship Hall after morning worship $4 per person - $15 per family  Fair & Round Up Committee Follow-up Meeting 4:30 pm   Evening Worship is cancelled due to dinner                      

Text Box: Welcome to...

Text Box: Church of the Nazarene

Text Box: Our Staff:         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello                  Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org  

Text Box: October 14, 2007

WelcomePraise & WorshipSermonAnnouncementsEventsThis WeekHomeBulletins