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James
Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018 (message contributor)
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1. James: The Practical Book
Contributed on Feb 6, 2018
Why do we study a book of the Bible!
The Practical Book James 1:1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes” Jewish believers scattered abroad. I. Why Study through a book of the Bible? A. God wrote it that way 1. Chapters & verse numbers first started ...read more
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2. Wise Up! James 1:5-8
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
We often lack wisdom and faith, James tells us how to grow in both.
James 1:5-8 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to ...read more
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3. The Devil Made Me Do It???
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
Temptation has more to do with following our flesh then following the devil. Satan can ONLY tempt us to do what we WANT to do.
James 1:9-18 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and ...read more
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4. Watch Your Mouth
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
What we say shows whats in our heart.
James 1:26–27 26If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. 27Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. I. ...read more
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5. Don't Judge
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.
James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more
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6. 3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3)
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith
James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more
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7. 3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 2 Of 3)
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
3 Kinds of Faith part 2
James 2:14-20 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more
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8. Power Of The Tongue
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
The words we say have a huge impact on people around us.
James 3:1–12 1Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. 3We can ...read more
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9. It’s A War Out There!
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
We should not be at home in this world.
James 4:1–7 What is the source of the wars and the fights among you? Don't they come from the passions that wage war within you? 2You desire and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. You do not have because you do not ask. 3You ask and don't receive because you ...read more
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10. Cling To God
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
We must resist the devil but CLING to God.
James 4:7–10 Therefore, submit to God. But resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people! 9Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy ...read more
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11. You Are Not God!
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
1. When speaking of fellow believers, seek to edify and not to judge. 2. When making plans acknowledge that God alone is in control.
James 4:11–17 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, He who is able to ...read more
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12. When Stuff Gets In The Way.
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
James 5:1-6 speaks of problems we thought were new problems. being hoarders, defrauding others, being self-indulgent
James 5:1–6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. 3Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in ...read more
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13. Be Patient
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
We need to be patient.
James 5:7–12 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. 8You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9Do ...read more
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14. Does God Heal?
Contributed on Apr 26, 2018
Does God still Heal today?
James 5:13–20 Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. 14 Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 Such a prayer offered in faith will ...read more