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  • Kyle Gray avatar

    Obey The Mirror! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    Scripture is like a mirror, we can choose to believe what is revealed or reject it and walk away.

    It’s widely understood that though there were many men named James surrounding Jesus, it was indeed James, the half brother of Jesus that authored this book in the NT. He was in fact, a pillar in the early church as Paul tells us in Galatians 2:9 Jesus appeared to him (1 Corinthians 15:7) after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temptation Truths

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
     | 2,772 views

    A look at the subject of temptation from James 1 and various other Bible texts

    "Temtpation Truths" Temptation comes to the child of God in many ways, but James tells us that "Every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lusts and enticed" (James 1:14) teaching us that the source of temptation is the lust within man, not necessarily the devil as most of us would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,119 views

    There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

    James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,015 views

    Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

    When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    God gives wisdom to those who ask and enables them to successfully navigate difficult circumstances in life.

    When Life Gets Really Hard (II) James 1:5-12 4-27-08 We are currently in the book of James, chapter 1. James begins this book with the subject of trials. Is anybody in a trial at this time in your life? Has anybody here walked thru a few valleys during your Christian journey? What is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Navigating Your Trial Successfully Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    Sermon discusses the importance of choices made during trying experiences and how to make wise choices.

    Navigating Your Trial Successfully James 1:12-18 5-4-08 We’ve been talking about trials in James Chapter one. In the first 12 verses we learned that if we persevere through the trial, God will work some wonderful things in us during the process and in the end we will receive a crown of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
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     | 5,536 views

    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
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     | 3,492 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tie That Binds

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 13, 2007
     | 3,447 views

    There is a progression of our faith where we continue to endeavor to be more like Christ.

    Introduction: Imagine yourself in your car on an early Sunday morning. As you back out of the driveway you don’t see the garbage can behind the bumper and you hear the clang of metal against metal. As you step out of the car you see the unimaginable mess that is now spread out over your once clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Trusting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,954 views

    A series in James about possessing a foolproof faith. This message focuses on faith that trusts God in all situations.

    Foolproof November 19, 2006 Trusting Faith – James 1:5-12 Review: Last week we started into a series on James entitled – Foolproof. I asked if anyone here had perfected the Christian life – and much to my surprise no one claimed to be perfect. Imagine That! Note: James, the brother of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
     | 3,908 views

    How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

    BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,127 views

    A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

    Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,178 views

    Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

    There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Be Careful With The Bait Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,285 views

    This sermon deals with the temptation. What is it? How we are being tempted? and What will be the results if we let in temptation in our life.

    TOPIC: BE CAREFUL WITH THE BAIT OF SATAN (3rd of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Makes a Difference Series) Text: James 1: 12-18 v. 12, “Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trials and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing The Word Can Fix It!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    Second in the teaching series in the book of James

    Doing the Word Can Fix it! Text: James 1:9-27 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal