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Practicle Christian Living
Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. Turning Trials Into Triumph
Contributed on Feb 14, 2005
We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO. Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade” This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help ...read more
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2. Seeking Wisdom
Contributed on Feb 14, 2005
Where do we turn when we want to know something. God encourages us from His word how we might find great wisdom within Him word.
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Seeking Wisdom” (James 1:5-8) Introduction: WISDOM – one of the greatest possessions one can ascertain in the world…with it one can achieve great things As we seek direction in our lives we know that with the proper wisdom in certain ...read more
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3. Trials Of Poverty & Riches
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction: Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world No one likes a stuck up ...read more
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4. The Christian & Temptation
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
We all struggle with temptations in differing forms. Let’s spend a few moments allowing James to share with us his appraoch to being overcomers.
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “The Christian and Temptation” (James 1:13-18) Introduction: Recall story of Daniel and the Lion’s den… One of the greatest challenges of living the Christian life is trying to overcome temptations We have it tough – (it is not easy ...read more
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5. Dealing With God's Word
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
„« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Dealing with God¡¦s word¡¨ (James 1:19-27) Introduction: „« As Christians we have a guide to follow which can not be deterred¡KGod has laid out our pattern and it is our responsibility to do as God has told us. „« As we consider how we as Christians are to ...read more
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6. Showing Partiality
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
Favoritism...don’t say you have never done it. Thankfully God is not one to show partiality, but we may, therefore what does James have to say about it.
PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING ¡§Showing Favoritism¡¨ Part 1 (James 2:1-13) Introduction: „« Favoritism¡Kwe do not struggle with this in the church today do we¡Kyea right! A. Do we actually believe that we are immune from this problem? „« This problem here and in many places might not be ...read more