Sermon Series
  • Some Assembly Required - A Practical Guide To The Christian Faith

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000 (message contributor)

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  • 1. How To Experience Joy In The Midst Of Trials (Part 1)

    Contributed on Dec 8, 2000
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    God does not want you to downplay your trials by comparing them to the trials of others. He wants you to learn and grow through what He is allowing you to endure.

    How To Experience Joy During Trials (Part One) James 1:2 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 5, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to begin a study of James 1:2-4. Over the next two weeks, we’re going to look at three keys to experiencing joy in ...read more

  • 2. How To Experience Joy In The Midst Of Trials (Part 2)

    Contributed on Dec 8, 2000
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    Today we’re going to look at how our knowledge of the Truth and the maturity of our faith can determine the level of joy we can experience, even when life seems to be hitting us over the head with a hammer.

    How To Experience Joy During Trials (Part 2) James 1:3-4 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 12, 2000 A Little Levity: With the dust settling from our recent elections, I had an opportunity to review some sound bites that were overlooked by mainstream ...read more

  • 3. How To Become Wise

    Contributed on Dec 8, 2000
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    . In our passage for this morning, James 1:5-8, James is going to introduce two subjects that he will address in more detail later in the letter—wisdom and double-mindedness.

    How To Become Wise James 1:5-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 19, 2000 Introduction: Over the last couple of weeks, we looked at how we can experience authentic and pure joy in the midst of our day-to-day trials. James finishes his thought in verses ...read more

  • 4. How To Have A Humble Spirit

    Contributed on Dec 8, 2000
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    We’re going to consider what a humble spirit looks like in the midst of trials and when things seem to be going well.

    How To Have A Humble Spirit James 1:9-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church November 26, 2000 Introduction: This morning we’re going to continue in our study of the Book of James. We’re going to look at James 1:9-11 and consider how we can have a humble spirit. ...read more

  • 5. How To Receive Blessings In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed on Dec 8, 2000
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    Through our study of this verse, we’re going to see, as James’ readers saw, where spiritual labor, obedience, maturity of faith, and endurance leads. It leads to blessings from God.

    How To Receive Blessings in the Midst of Trials James 1:12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 3, 2000 Introduction: To this point, James has given us a very detailed formula for enduring the trials of life. He has taught us about what attitudes we should ...read more

  • 6. How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1)

    Contributed on Jan 5, 2001
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    There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

    How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our ...read more