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Connect The Dots
Contributed by Russ Barksdale on May 21, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. Persevering Through Trials
Contributed on May 21, 2018
Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it.
Connect the Dots ?James 1:1-18 ??Persevering Through Trials Faith may not deliver you from suffering, but faith will get you through suffering; not just surviving it, but thriving in spite of it. “The just shall live by faith.” Genesis 15:6, Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11; ...read more
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2. Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word
Contributed on Jun 14, 2018
There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God. Alignment empowers!
Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: ...read more
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3. Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does
Contributed on Jun 20, 2018
If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire
Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 ...read more
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4. Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith
Contributed on Jun 26, 2018
Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!
Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to ...read more
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5. Genuine Faith Is Patient
Contributed on Aug 15, 2018
Genuine faith displays patience. Patience with God's timing and plan, with each other, and during our afflictions.
Genuine Faith is Patient 5:7-12 Genuine faith displays patience. 1. Patience with God’s timing and plan James 5:7-8 Galatians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Revelations 19:11-16; Isaiah 55:8-11 2. Patience with each other James 5:9 Matthew 7:1-3 Remember: ...read more
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6. Genuine Faith Is Marked By Effective Prayer
Contributed on Aug 15, 2018
How’s your prayer life? Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances Genuine faith prompts us to learn to pray effectively
Genuine faith is marked by effective prayer 5:13-20 How’s your prayer life? 1. Genuine faith prompts us to pray in all circumstances. James 5:13-16a? a. In times of suffering v.13a suffer (kakopathei): suffering from any source b. In times of gladness v.13b c. In ...read more