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James
Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 11, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. James- An Overview
Contributed on Sep 11, 2003
An overview of the book of James, given as a launch to a sermon and cell series
An overview of the book of James 11/09/03 Speed read the whole book 1. THE AUTHOR - I don’t want to steal the thunder of the studies I’ve prepared, which covers possible authors (read it) Suffice to say that my conclusion is, along with that of tradition, that this is written by Jesus’ ...read more
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2. Lasting Legacy
Contributed on Sep 26, 2003
Money can be used to leave a ’lasting legacy’, or dammage our souls. It all depends on how you react to the trials and blessings that it brings
“lasting legacy” Jas 1:1-11 (focus vs 9-11) WBC 28/9/3am A rich man named Carl loved to ride his horse through his vast estate to congratulate himself on his wealth. One day on such a ride, he came on Hans, an old tenant farmer who had sat down to eat his lunch in the shade of a great oak ...read more
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3. Faith That Works
Contributed on Oct 23, 2003
There’s no conflict between faith and works in the Bible- nor in James. Genuine faith will lead to works. (slight evangelistic edge to sermon)
Faith that works. James 2:14-26. WBC 26/10/03am INTRODUCTION: Blondin (Jean Francoise Gravolet) B. 1824. was one of the greatest tightrope walkers of all time, and there are many legends told of feats he performed. One of the most often told stories of Blondin is of his crossing over the ...read more
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4. Taming The Tongue
Contributed on Oct 24, 2003
The tongue- 1)The master key 2)A fire 3)A beast 4)A spring
Taming the tongue. Jas 3:1-12. WBC 26/10/03 pm INTRODUCTION The boneless tongue, so small and weak, Can crush and kill. Declared the Greek. The tongue destroys a greater hoard, The Turk asserts, than does the sword. A Persian proverb wisely saith, A lengthy tongue-an early death; Or ...read more
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5. Go For Greater Grace
Contributed on Nov 4, 2003
A challenge to leave behind our love affair with the world, and go for God’s greater grace
Go for greater grace. James 4:1-6 Some examples of ¡¥wisdom from below¡¦: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, Michigan at 7:50am, flashed a gun and demanded cash. The clerk turned him down because he said he couldn¡¦t open the cash ...read more
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6. So You've Got Plans?!
Contributed on Nov 7, 2003
How to plan prayerfully and have an attitude that still leaves room for God to do the unexpected
So you¡¦ve got plans?! Jas 4:13-17, WBC 9/11/03pm In Ills to keep folder- Professions_1.pps [PowerPoint of ’what should I be when I grow up?’ (babies all dressed up in adult clothes relating to certain professions)] Great, eh? But as David Simpkin says ¡¥If you want to make God laugh, tell ...read more
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7. Pro-Vision
Contributed on Nov 15, 2003
God’s provision is provision for the vision... not for our squandering or hoarding.
Pro-Vision. James 5:1-6 WBC 16/11/03am Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart & he ...read more
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8. Healing Prayer
Contributed on Nov 20, 2003
Principles of healing: 1) Reality 2) Complexity 3) humility 4) Simplicity
Healing prayer James 5:13-18 WBC 23/11/03am Chance to come & bring your testimony in a minute. - plus PLEASE interrupt me (and say something. Agree. Disagree) Not presenting a formula - all bear hurts/scars of o reality o lost ones o false promise… hopes - all look with caution on a ...read more
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9. Prayer And The Prodigal
Contributed on Nov 21, 2003
An encouragement for us to seek out the wanderer.
Prayer and the prodigal Jas 5:17-20 WBC 23/11/03pm In July 2002 in an incident that the news-media called "The Miracle at Quecreek," nine miners were trapped 240 feet under-ground for three days in a water-filled mine shaft. You probably remember, you were no doubt holding your breath with me ...read more