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  • Mark Roper avatar

    Consider It All Joy? You Must Be Joking!

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Trials, Perseverance, And Maturity

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Does The Joy Come From?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    James Study 1 Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007
     | 3,736 views

    Study of the Book of James

    Tuesday, September 25, 2007 James The book of James is referred to as a General Epistle, because it is not written to any particular person or church, but the church as a whole particularly Jews believers. It is believed to have been one of the earliest writings of the NT somewhere around AD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tested Faith

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2007
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     | 3,426 views

    A sermon that considers what it means to count it all joy when you face all kind of trials. contains quite a bit on william Carey - didn’t use it all but thought it may be a useful resource so have left it in

    Tested Faith. I’d always heard this belief attributed to the supposed fact that Mondays and Fridays had the highest rates of employee absenteeism among auto workers, therefore you didn’t want to buy a car manufactured on those days because some of the assembly steps might have been skipped or too ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temptation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Duty

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repenting Of Racism, Sexism And Classism

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 17, 2008
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    The Word of God calls us to a brotherhood and sisterhood that transcends our differences. This sermon addresses three "ism’s" that work against God’s Kingdom: Racism, Sexism and Classism

    Sermon for CATM – February 17, 2008 “Repenting of Racism, Sexism, Classism” James 2:1-6; Galatians 3:26-28 What thoughts come to mind as you look at this photograph? [Photo is of 9 red gummy-bears standing separate and apart from one green gummy-bear. What’s going on here? What are the figures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opportune Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 3,879 views

    Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character.

    Title: Opportune Pain and Suffering Text: James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:3-5 Thesis: Pain and suffering is an opportunity for the development of Christian character. The Series: This is the fourth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count Your Trials To Be Blessings

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 9,621 views

    The Holy Spirit commands us through James to choose to consider our trials to be blessings. How can we do that?

    Count Your Trials to Be Blessings Text: My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. (Jam 1:2-4) Text idea: James writes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,194 views

    We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

    TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Trials May Come Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2007
     | 5,300 views

    When trials come, as trials do come into each life, how shall the godly person respond?

    JAMES 1:2-4 WHAT TRIALS MAY COME “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” One truth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome With All Joy When Trouble Comes Series

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 39,860 views

    How do you find strength to continue when you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world upon you shoulders? Trials and test of our faith are allowed by God to mature us Spiritually.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “How To Overcome With All Joy.... When Trouble Come....” James 1:2-8 (New Century Version) Faith and Wisdom 2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, 3 because you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hanging In There Through Temptation Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007
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     | 2,722 views

    Temptation comes to all of us. But, like Christ, we can counteract temptation and resist it in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    James 1:2-4, 12-17 Is there anyone who has not been tempted to sin this week? If so, you may leave now. You can go straight to Braums. One of the truly great historical characters was Mark Antony. He was known as the “silver-throated orator of Rome.” He was a brilliant statesman, magnificent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    God has a purpose and a destiny for each one of us and if we want to see His will and purpose fulfilled in our lives then it takes the power of patience...

    James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Patience is a work of perfection. Without patience, we can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible