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James
Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002 (message contributor)
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1. Mission: Impossible?
Contributed on Jul 11, 2002
God uses our trials to transform us
Introduction: Gordon MacDonald, who is a well-known Christian speaker and writer tells this story from his days running track: When I first ran track in prep school, my coach invited me to his home for dinner one night. After the meal, he pulled out a notebook with my name on the front cover. ...read more
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2. One Mind Is Better Than Two
Contributed on Jul 11, 2002
Wisdom that produces a single-minded determination to do what’s right can only come by asking in Faith
James starts with an assumption: that there will be those among the listeners who need some wisdom Meaning of SOPHIA: Not just “smarts” Not just “someone who knows a lot” It is a practical wisdom It was sometimes used for the kind of “knowledge” a skilled craftsperson has, someone whose ...read more
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3. Flipped Right Side Up
Contributed on Jul 11, 2002
A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions
Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She ...read more