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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.
Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-15
Denomination: Methodist
Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us.
Trials Dissected James 1:1-12 Introduction Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us. I. The Purpose of Trials (vv. 1-6) a. JOY i. Trials (peirasmois), describes things that put a person to the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.
We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. But God's love and his word can bring us through any trial with victory!
SURVIVING TRIALS Some people thing that when we accept Jesus as Lord, all our problems will be over and we are in for smooth sailing. But that is simply not the case. We will still at times have trials, problems and difficulties. We will see this morning what God’s word has to say about our trials. ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-4
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Blessings often come disguised as problems...This problem we face could be an opportunity to allow God to show his stuff.
IN THIS TRIAL THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BUILD BY FAITH ... GOD HAD A LESSON TO TEACH... ABRAHAM HAD A LESSON TO LEARN... ISAAC HAD A LESSON TO LEARN... DAD, DEAR OLD DAD: WE HAVE WOOD! CHECK. WE HAVE THE FIRE! CHECK. BUT DAD WE HAVE NO LAMB... ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 22:7-13, Matthew 19:26, Joel 2:22-26
Denomination: Assembly Of God
How often do we lament the fact that those who live EVIL lives seem to be getting away with things and those of us living FOR Christ seem to be getting the short end of the stick? Doesn't it make you angry... I know I don't like it, but God has a plan and
Luke 23:1-5 [ESV] 1Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute [TAXES] to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king." 3And Pilate asked him, "Are you ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:1-5
This sermon emphasizes that our true strength in facing trials comes from God, as illustrated by the story of David and Goliath.
Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the beautiful tapestry of faith that binds us together. We are a family, woven together by the golden thread of God's love, each of us a unique strand, adding our own color, texture, and pattern to the overall design. In ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-51
Topics: Solace, Strength
When trials come, we have a choice to trust God in joy or wallow in bitterness.
James: Practical Faith James 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-08-2024 Dancing in the Rain I watched the sky grow darker and felt the wind kick up. I checked the radar, and sure enough, a thunderstorm was about to let loose. Maxine and I ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8
We can stand strong in the face of any fearful situation. That's because we are truly rich in the grace of God.
Have you ever been scared? I mean scared to the point that you were afraid for your life. There was a group of missionaries that were on a mission trip in London. They were in prayer walking one afternoon in an area that was full of mosques and protesters were in the streets. As they walked and ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Proverbs 29:25
This is the first message in a series through the book of James. This messages is the first looking at the subject of genuine faith when we face persecution.
GENUINE FAITH – PART 1 GENUINE FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS JAMES 1:1-4 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2 CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3 BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-4
Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.
Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
I’m not talking about head pain or tooth ache – I’m talking about fiery trials! Gird yourself to face it!
Fiery trial! 1 Peter 4:12”Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;” You’ll never find a rainbow if you are looking down! We keep concentrating on the problem, make circles around the issue, ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13
Denomination: Pentecostal
The Pulpit Commentary calls this verse THE STRANGE PARADOX, and truly they are right, for what can be more paradoxical than being happy about the things that make you sad?
THE JOY OF TRIALS Let me share with you the different ways our text is translated to give you a broad view of what we are dealing with. First, we will look at some of the context of the verse. JAMES 1:2-4, "2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, [a] whenever you face trials of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2
What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.
Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more
Scripture: Acts 21:1-40
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
Facing up to the LORD from within an experience of darkness.
HOPE IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. Job 23:1-9; Job 23:16-17. “When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold” (Job 23:10). An active faith may question suffering - but it will not abandon God. In fact, the example of Job demonstrates that the closer we are to God, the more audacious our ...read more
Scripture: Job 23:16-17, Job 23:10, Job 23:1-9
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