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  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,174 views

    Sucked in, washed up, and blown over. That about sums up how many of us feel at times isn’t? It describes the certainty of trials and feelings of powerlessness that trials bring.

    FAITH THAT WORKS TESTING OF OUR FAITH James 1:1-18 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
     | 2,831 views

    This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

    “The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Hurts Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    How should righteous people suffer?

    JOB- When Life hurts! - part 2 Veterans Day Clip! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Introduction: Job is the oldest book in the Bible. Genesis was not written ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Facing The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,898 views

    Learn to understand the meaning of trials and understand that God is at work in spite of your circumstances. He requires simple trust in Him.

    The Christian Attitude toward Trials and Temptations Text: James 1:1-16 I. Count it joy when trials come your way. This is not possible until one realizes that God is in control and has a purpose for each circumstance that we face. The sinner has nothing to be joyful about when difficulties come ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • W F avatar

    (Part 1) How To Avoid Sinking In Rough Seas Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    James shows us how to emerge from trials having mastered the art of living and becoming all we were intended to be.

    LIVING THE HIGH LIFE Part 1. How to Avoid Sinking in Rough Seas James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION All true followers of Jesus are surrounded by a variety of endless trials and tests. How do we deal with them without sinking under the pressure? James reveals a secret: Instead of caving in under the ...read more

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    Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,476 views

    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 they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • W.Bryan Jackson avatar

    Perseverance And Temptation Series

    Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

    James 1:1-18 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 testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fighting Temptation

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,036 views

    There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we are able to go and escape tempta

    “Fighting Temptation” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRODUCTION: There is an old saying that goes “Opportunity knocks once, but temptation beats on the door everyday.” What a true statement, for we live our lives constantly surrounded by temptations. There is no place on earth that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,068 views

    James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

    1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Doubt avatar

    Fix The Problem Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on May 17, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    This is the 3rd "F" on how to fly with spiritual engine failure: ask God for wisdom to FIX the problem.

    FIX THE PROBLEM BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Apollo 13 lifted off 2:13 PM April 11, 1970 [Apollo 13 web site]. James Lovell, John Swigert, Fred Haise read their instruments at 55:52:31 into the flight. The master caution light was triggered by low pressure in hydrogen tank #1. At 55:54:57 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Tucker avatar

    The Joy Of Trials

    Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,640 views

    Every Christian needs endurance; God gives us trials to help us mature and build our endurance for the course ahead.

    The Joy of Trials James 1:2-4 I. Do YOU have trials? a. Is there anyone who doesn’t?! i. Chirpy the parakeet – News story about a parakeet that was mistakenly sucked up in the vacuum while his owner was cleaning his cage. ii. Mark Dunn – College roommate whose waterbed seemed to have a hole in it… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Trials

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,750 views

    God wants you to experience joy even in the midst of your trials.

    James 1:1-4 Trials Woodlawn Baptist Church July 31, 2005 Introduction In James 1:1-4, James wrote, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist