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  • The Blessing Of Endurance

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,047 views

    James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

    Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

  • Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,429 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

  • The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,007 views

    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

  • Joy When It Hurts

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,609 views

    How can we persevere in difficult times?

    James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

  • Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
     | 5,907 views

    The beginning of a seven part series on Living the Christian Life - based out of the book of James.

    Living the Christian Life Temptation!!!! James 1:1-20 I hate temptation. I hate it when it comes my way. It may be temptation to blow up on someone. It may temptation of saying something that I should not say, doing something that I should not do. However, temptation comes my way, every day ...read more

  • Our Duty

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Memorial Day sermon paralleling the duty of our soldiers SOme of this was adapted from Melvin Worthington

    Our Duty James 1:1-27 Key Verse 22 The real test = DO the Word – Duty -from the word “due” ie taxes are due, bills are due -- Duty is what is due the Lord our Savior! James makes a clear statement here -- just knowing the Word is not enough! Evidently James (the brother of Jesus) writing to ...read more

  • Live Different: A Study In James - Patience

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    Today, we’re going to look at what James has to say about patience, about endurance.

    Live Different: A Study in James - Patience In the book of James, there are: 5 chapters, 108 verses…and out of these 108 verses, this little book of the bible contains 54 Imperatives/commands/encouragements This shows that this is a very practical book that will help guide us in daily ...read more

  • Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking!

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,061 views

    God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking! James 1:2-1:4 Introduction: God uses many different kinds of trials in our lives in order to mold, awaken, and mature us, i.e., to make us lovely, Christ like people Preposition: Many times we balk at the very thought of suffering it. It’s ...read more

  • Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    We face many trials in life, the key to victory is faith.

    Trials, Perseverance, and Maturity James 1:2-4 NIV James 1:2-4 NIV 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 must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

  • Where Does The Joy Come From?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,083 views

    It is one of the toughest questions a believer can ask: "How do I find joy in trials?" The only answer is in the words of our great God

    Passage: James 1:1-8 Intro: In terms of trouble in this life, it’s not a question of if, but when. 1. each one of us can tell story after story of trouble, great and small PP Car accident pictures Il) funny insurance stories 2. not everyone gets rich, not everyone gets famous, ...read more

  • #2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

    IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

  • Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
     | 3,013 views

    This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

    Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

  • When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,671 views

    This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

    When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

  • Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

    We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

  • The "Perfect" Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Our purpose is to grow and become more like Christ

    Title: The Perfect Sermon Text: Matt 19:16-21, Jas 1:2-5,19, John 17:4 & 23. FCF: God is perfect, and would have us be too. SO: I want the congregation to link communion, with the completeness goodness of God and the realities of this present age. The basis of this sermon is a word study of the ...read more