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Extreme Makeover (James)
Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004 (message contributor)
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1. From The Inside Out
Contributed on Oct 6, 2004
This is part one of the sermon series, Extreme Makeover. The series not only includes exposition but also vignettes for each week.
EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART ONE “FROM THE INSIDE OUT!” JAMES 1:1 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, ‘To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations,’ greetings.” James 1:1 Introduction: Begin this message with a table and four objects: an ...read more
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2. Turning Trials To Triumph
Contributed on Oct 6, 2004
This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.
“EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An ...read more
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3. The Look, The Lure & The Lie
Contributed on Oct 6, 2004
This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.
EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is ...read more
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4. A Faith Lift
Contributed on Oct 12, 2004
Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.
EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more
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5. A Nose Job
Contributed on Oct 12, 2004
From the expositional study of the book of James this message looks at the instruction regarding prejudice in the Body of Christ.
EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART FIVE “A NOSE JOB” JAMES 2:1-13 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. [2] Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also ...read more