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  • Eldron Gill avatar

    Solving Problems God's Way: Part 6 Steps To Solving Problems God's Way Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 24, 2008
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    Solving Problems God’s Way: Part 6 Steps To Solving Problems God’s Way

    Solving Problems Part 6 – Steps To Solving Problems God’s Way James 1:1-8 Intro> The words “Solving problems God’s way” suggests there is more than one way to solve problems. * There is God’s way and man’s way. * There is a right way and wrong way. * We get into a rut in the way we solve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008
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    This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

    Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
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    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] 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: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Faithfully Persevering In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Aug 21, 2009
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    James encourages us to persevere in times of trial by choosing to have an attitude of spiritual joy, an attitude of persistent faith and an attitude of humility.

    1)Introduction a)Statements made: children don’t come with an instruction manual. b)Society says that there is no standard way to live your life. Just do it your way, make yourself happy, and according to Nike “Just Do It.” c)The Book of James however, is a Do It Yourself Guidebook on Faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010
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    James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

    Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How God Tests Our Faith

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
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    We tend to get what we expect out of life. According to our faith, it will be done to us. Pastor Rick and Pastor Holladay teach four ways that God tests our faith.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com HOW GOD TESTS OUR FAITH Rick Warren February 10-11, 2007 Pastor Tom and I want to talk to you about, How does God test our faith? The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Extreme Makeover - Eligibility Requirements Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
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    God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.

    God’s EXtreme MAKEOVER: "Eligibility Requirements" James 1:1-12 His Place Sept 21, 2008 NOTE: I was the guest speaker this morning and this was my daughter’s first Sunday back from her YWAM adventure - she gave the morning greeting and testimony of how god was working n her life. It dovetailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Don't Get It Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Sep 27, 2008
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    When we see our trials as God sees them we can rejoice and grow because that is what God wants for us

    WHAT DO DO WHEN YOU DON’T GET IT James 1:1-8 I know you will find this hard to believe, but we are finished with John’s gospel. Today we will start Jim’s epistle. And Jim isn’t even here today. Let’s remember to pray for him as he often has to travel. Do you ever wonder why some Christians seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Trying Faith

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 7, 2014
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    To show that we can never truly have faith unless our faith is tried.

    -Q: Do you have a “TRYING FAITH”? -That's what we're going to consider this morning together -ILLUSTRATION: Bulletproof Waistcoat I read an amusing story about the first Duke of Wellington. An inventor was trying to interest him in a bulletproof waistcoat he had made. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • N A avatar

    Journey Through James #1: The Half-Brother Of Jesus

    Contributed by N A on May 6, 2014
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    The life of James, the half-brother of Jesus, is a great example for us to follow. Even though initially he didn’t believe in Jesus, he went on to trust Him as Saviour and Lord, and became a passionate, committed disciple of Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #1: THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Can you imagine what it would have been like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? • When I was a kid, I had two younger sisters, so I never had to share a room with them. • Maybe Jesus and his brothers ...read more

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

    Contributed by N A on May 16, 2014
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    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

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 18, 2015
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    As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers.

    Big Idea: As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers, the New Testament mentions at least four men named James: (1) the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty Perishes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015
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    When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

    Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Endure

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015
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    We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

    Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joe Birdsall avatar

    Trials And Troubles

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Dec 29, 2015
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    A short treatise on the first few verse of Chapter 1 of James.

    Trials and Troubles James 1:1-4 Many of you know that I was divorced about 20 years ago after more than 20 years of marriage. Before or since, there has not been a worse trial or difficulty in my life. I honestly felt as if my life was ending and everything I had was worth nothing. I fell into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene