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  • John Gaston avatar

    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,655 views

    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    God's Calling On Your Life

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 13, 2014
     | 9,671 views

    what to do if called by God

    GOD’S CALLING ON YOUR LIFE It was 2009, when I made the decision to study ministry. I cannot tell you why, it was just a strong urge to serve God more. I left it, did some research on Christian schools and colleges but never really bothered. I carried on with me, by 2010 the urge to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Introduction To The Book Of James Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
     | 8,851 views

    Introductory sermon in a series on the Book of James.

    If there is one thing we learned in the last five weeks as we spent some time going back to the basics of our faith, it is that our faith in Jesus is not just about what happens to me some day when my life here on earth ends. Living as a disciple of Jesus, as the ambassador for His kingdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Doer Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 2, 2014
     | 4,290 views

    The book of James

    A Doer James 1 I. The unaffected hearer A. Deception B. Discouragement C. Dullness D. Doubt E. Defilement II. The understanding doer A. He reflects the Word B. He reacts to Word 1) Profitable result 2) Practical religion 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Application Tested Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014
     | 7,055 views

    Trials, Perseverance, Faith

    LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 13,304 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C Jordan avatar

    How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,968 views

    How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    James: A Slave Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 17, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,823 views

    A sermon examining the importance of being a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.

    James: A Slave Of God James 1:1 The Epistle James was written by James (obviously). An important question is “which James?” James was a very common name; in fact there are at least four men named James who are mentioned in the New Testament. Of those four men, only two could realistically be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Tarlton avatar

    Patience And Wisdom

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 5,670 views

    This is an expositional Series on James

    James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Pressure Cooker Living

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014
     | 6,753 views

    How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

    “Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Trials? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2015
     | 8,299 views

    How doe we handle trials?

    Let’s start by opening our Bulletins and note our focus here on a Sunday morning: we worship God with our singing; we worship God with our prayers; we worship God with our giving; and we worship God with His words from the Bible. We start a new message series today with the Letter by James. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    The Christian Walk

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 4,093 views

    What is the Christian walk?

    I. Trials Produce Steadfastness - Vs. 1-4;12 - Genesis 22:1-18 - Greek word “peirasmos” = proof - Hebrew word “nâsâh” = prove - Steadfastness = true Christian - 1Jn_2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “passing The Test” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,544 views

    James gives us some practical advice about how to pass through times of difficulty and testing.

    The book of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter; a letter of instruction to be copied and passed around among the churches (v. 1). Many believe he was specifically addressing Jewish believers scattered from Jerusalem in the persecution following the stoning of Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Passing The Tests Of Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,947 views

    Pass the tests of life when you rejoice in the trial, remain through the trial, and request wisdom from the trial.

    Three old men were at the doctor for a memory test. The doctor said to the first old man, "What is one plus one?" "Two hundred seventy-four," he replied. The doctor said to the second man, "It's your turn. What is one plus one?" "Tuesday," replied the second man. The doctor said to the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
     | 10,441 views

    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist