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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Don't Blame God

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 27, 2009
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    We all face temptation and we are solely responsibility for our actions.

    Text: Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone (James 1:13). What is temptation? Temptation is an enticement, an appeal, an attraction which tends to lead someone to commit an immoral or sinful act. Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Joy In Hard Times

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
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    “Christians are like teabags. You don’t know how strong they are until you put them in hot water.”

    Joy in Hard Times (James 1:2-8) (v2) “Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials…” - James is telling us to CONSIDER it joy when we encounter various trials. - CONSIDER is different then BE. - We are not going to be joyful when we are struggling in the midst of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevering Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
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    How can I experience triumphant perseverance in the midst of trials?

    Persevering through Trials James 1:2-4 PROPOSITION: Because Christ conquered sin, you must joyfully persevere during periods of trials. I. You must assess your trials properly. v. 2-3 A. Consider trials a blessing from God (2). 1. God has a purpose for temptations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 4,333 views

    “What must I do when I fall into a trial?”

    PRAYING THROUGH TRIALS James 1:5-8 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is omniscient, you must go to Him for help in periods of trials. I. YOU MUST PRAY FOR WISDOM. v. 5 A. God wants you to come to Him. 1. God wants to give you assistance. 2. God wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 3,227 views

    A joyful humble spirit will help you persevere during trials.

    REJOICE THROUGH TRIALS James 1:9-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ humbled Himself even unto the death of the cross, you must practice humility during periods of trials. I. Rejoice through trials regardless of your social status. v. 9-10 A. Impoverished believers must rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Temptations Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
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    How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

    BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addicts Victorious In Christ

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
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    A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

    “Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choosing The Right Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
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    2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

    During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
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     | 4,370 views

    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
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    In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

    The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resources For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,789 views

    Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

    James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Provety & Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,408 views

    Tests are common to life. Having discussed the testings of faith & the resources needed to meet them, he now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty & the test of prosperity.

    JAMES 1:9-11 THE TESTS OF POVERTY AND PROSPERITY [Luke 16: 20-31] Tests are common to life. James having discussed the testings of faith (2-4) and the resources needed to meet them (5-8) now introduces two of the most common examples of testing: the test of poverty (1:9) and the test of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,184 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Holding On, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,551 views

    God wants us to keep holding on to Him while trusting that He is not holding out on us!

    Holding On, not Out James 1:12-18 12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Wait?

    Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 4, 2010
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     | 5,226 views

    Waiting on God’s Timing

    This is a word or a verb that is very hard for most people. It requires a lot from someone to do this action. We tend to want things fast, our dreams or our goals reached quickly, to get married and it hurts or terrifies us when we can’t see or do what we want rigtht away. We tend to take actions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church