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James
Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times
Contributed on Feb 17, 2003
This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.
The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls ...read more
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2. How To Deal With A Shortage Of Wisdom
Contributed on Feb 17, 2003
This message explains how believers may appropriate God’s wisdom.
How to Deal with a Shortage of Wisdom James 1:5-8 In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that ...read more
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3. Trials And Temptations
Contributed on Feb 17, 2003
This message encourages believers to understand the nature of trials and their results.
Trials and Temptations: Who¡¦s Responsible? James 1:12-18 We¡¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¡¦d like to suggest two more certainties ¡V trials and temptations. As soon as we are mature enough to have some idea ...read more
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4. Rich Man, Poor Man
Contributed on Feb 17, 2003
This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.
Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with ...read more
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5. Preventive Maintenance For Relationships
Contributed on Feb 19, 2003
This message encourages believers to practice biblical principles in relationships regarding attitudes, communication, and anger.
Preventive Maintenance for Relationships James 1:19-21 By far the most difficult problem in relationships is poor communication. Whether we are talking about marriages, parenting, business, team sports, you name it. The one area that is most often tagged as the culprit in relational ...read more