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The Festive Sufferer Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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This is the 1st sermon in this series.

The Message of James: "The Festive Sufferer" James 1:1-18 Introduction: *Illustration- Do you remember Harold Kushner’s book titled When Bad Things Happen To Good People? R. C. Sproul had a great answer for that. Someone asked him on one occasion, "Why do bad things happen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

based on 79 ratings

| 8,014 views

"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Purpose In Your Trials

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002

based on 151 ratings

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This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

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. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

based on 4 ratings

| 3,584 views

Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness

Empowering The Church Through Creativity

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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Focus: The Holy Spirit desires to empower the church by unleashing His creative power into its life. We can be the conduits which God will use to unleash this power force into the lives of our church and community.

Empowering the Church through Creativity! By Michael McCartney Opening Illustration: Have Communion set up front with a light on it and have the power point playing of the pictures of Jesus. Also have the song by Mark schultz called Remember Me playing on the CD player. Focus of class: The Holy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Family

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 12, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 13,433 views

Three radical priorities for the family.

INTRODUCTION In the weeks ahead, in light of Memorial Day and Father’s Day, it is my intention to bring a series of messages that will challenge your faith and call you to choose sides in the spiritual warfare that is being waged in our lives. After those messages I’m going to be dealing with four ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

What Gives Us The Right?

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 2,972 views

Helping students understand their position with Christ. Helping them to know that their Father in Heaven desires to bless them, give to them and to communicate with them

What Gives Us The Right To Ask? Romans 8: So you should not be like cowering, fearful slaves. You should behave instead like God’s very own children, adopted into his family The power of adoption -the full rights of son ship -full inheritance illus: Family picture We can and should 1. Ask ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-6, Joshua 10:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Miss The Mark

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

based on 94 ratings

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God never changes. he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If He did it once He can do it again!

Mal 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Num 23:19 - God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Suggested It; He Didn¡¦t (And Can¡¦t) Make You Do It! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2001

based on 84 ratings

| 4,067 views

Christian Survivor Series - Living Godly in a Godless World - Helping us understand why we do what we do, even when we don¡¦t want to do it -- and the spiritual strength resources we have to help overcome in our times of temptation.

The Devil SUGGESTED It; He Didn¡¦t (and Can¡¦t) MAKE You Do It! (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.12-18 January 21, 2001 I¡¦m not thrilled with Fox TV Network. They promised to clean up their act after the prime time fiasco, Who Wants To Marry a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

based on 78 ratings

| 4,129 views

Trouble shooting lifes trails

/****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man Who Discovered What He Already Knew Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 5,013 views

Many people spend their whole lives searching for something of value when it is closer than they could ever imagine. James was such a man who needed to discover what he already knew.

Once there was a band of poor Brazilian goat headers who decided to make a long journey to California in search of gold. They took with them bags of rocks they used in a gambling game. Unfortunately, most of them died on the dangerous journey. One young man made it to San Francisco with nothing but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Wising Up In A Dumbed-Down World Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

based on 109 ratings

| 6,030 views

In a world where being undecided is a badge of honor, how do we learn to make wise decisions?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

based on 176 ratings

| 7,514 views

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

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