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  • Karen Buck avatar

    Trials And Wilderness Period

    Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

    I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mature Faith

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

    My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Problem With Problems

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,636 views

    Christians are like tea bags: You don’t really know what’s in them until you put them in hot water. Discover God’s purpose behind your problems!

    The Problem with Problems James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow checkout line at Wal-Mart 7. trying to get out of a parking lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    This is the introductory message to a series on the book of James. It explores the background of the letter, and then reviews the first 8 verses. The theme of the message involves the strive for holiness, and the wisdom available to us from God.

    Today we launch our exploration through the book of James. Let’s start off with some James trivia. Bible trivia is great to play because everyone wins. If you know the answers, you get confirmation of your Biblical knowledge. If you don’t know the answers, you learn something new. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James McCullen avatar

    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

    HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Passing The Test

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Every Christian needs to understand what to do in times of testing.

    of James was written by the brother of our Lord as a circular letter. That is, it was a letter intended to be copied and passed among the churches. Specifically, James was addressing “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” Most scholars believe this to be a reference to the believers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    In James 1:2-12 we learn five timeless, spiritual truths that enable us to turn trials into triumphs.

    Introduction: A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991), he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count My Trials And Struggles All Joy?

    Contributed by Robert Coats on May 29, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,413 views

    The Apostle James dropped a bombshell in his letter to Christians

    Count my trials and struggles all joy? James 1:2-4 Are you going through any trials, temptations, tribulations, testings, or struggles? Then my brothers and sisters…count it all joy. Pastor what are you saying? How can I find joy in my struggles? You do not know what I am going through? Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,442 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Singing In The Rain Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,641 views

    James calls us to trust in God as weather the trails of life

    Singin¡¦ in the Rain James 1:2-8 August 6, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In the center of main street in Enterprise, Alabama, stands one of the strangest monuments in the world. It’s a memorial to an insect! Handsomely carved in stone is the likeness of a boll weevil. Many believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meltdown: Imminent Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006
     | 4,796 views

    How to handle those emotional meltdowns in life.

    Meltdown: Imminent 4-30-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:2-12 Intro. Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of an emotional meltdown? Your life is a mess, your circumstances are out of control and if you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

    In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Wisdom Driven Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,955 views

    James shows the value of wisdom as part of living the Christian life

    The Wisdom Driven Life James 1:2-8 August 13, 2006 Evening Service Introduction The story is told of a man in China who raised horses for a living. When one of his prized stallions ran away, his friends gathered at his home to mourn his great loss. After they had expressed their concern, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,405 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