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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Counting It All Joy Brings Stability

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    This is a new sermon and teaching series from the book of James.

    Counting it all Joy brings stability! Text: James 1: 1-8 1. James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life In Hd: Lure Of The Blur Series

    Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.

    Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Hindrances Affecting Our Understanding And Application Of God's Word

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    We often are hearers of the Word and not doers. We learn and teach God’s Word more than obeying it ourselves. John 13: 17 says, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”

    Introduction: In the books of Genesis and John we find that God has given us His Word – the truth and wants us to follow our freedom in Him from the evil one. There are 5 hindrances which affect our understanding and application of God’s Word:- 1. Tendency to make Christian doctrine an end in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking The Walk

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    If we are going to "walk the walk" and live for Jesus, we must dig into the Word of God.

    Walking the Walk Introduction An old DC Talk song starts out by suggesting that the number one cause of atheism in our country today is Christians, who confess Jesus with their lips but deny him by their lifestyles. I would suggest to you that there is some truth to that statement. Let’s face it; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Do You Need More Wisdom? Series

    Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    #2 in the series on the Book of James. If we need wisdom, let ask God, but we will only receive from God what we have faith to believe that we will receive.

    Book of James Series #2 Do You Need More Wisdom? By Pastor Jim May Could you use a little more wisdom? In all of the decisions that you have had to make in life, how much better would your life be today if you had the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time, to avoid many of the mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Crowning Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    #3 in the James Series. The Crowning Touch of Faith that every Believer will receive is the Crown of Life and Righteousness that represent all of the glory of God bestowed upon us for eternity.

    The Book of James James 1:9-12 #3 The Crowing Touch of Faith By Pastor Jim May Faith in God causes some vast differences to develop in the way that God’s people react to every situation than how the world would react when facing the same conditions. James has already sent a tremendous shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Trials May Come Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2007
     | 5,491 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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    The Nature Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,825 views

    Like everything ordained by God, He intends testing and trials for our good. But Satan twists God’s good tests into temptation. His desire is for us to fail God’s good tests by succumbing to the temptation he brings from them.

    1. God’s intentions for His tests are good (9-12) a. God’s pattern for testing (9-11) b. God’s freedom from testing (12) 2. Transition verse (13) 3. Satan’s intentions for God’s tests are evil (14-15) a. Satan’s pattern for temptation (14) b. Satan’s bondage from temptation (15) 4. Conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise In Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    While testing is an everyday part of the Christian life, we can take comfort in the promises God has given us.

    1. God promises His perfect provision—God is always good. (17a) 2. God promises His permanent position—God never changes. (17b) 3. God promises His purposeful plan—God has a plan. (18) Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,276 views

    Having a grateful heart opens the doorway to greater blessings from God.

    God is so good, He loves to bestow His gifts upon His children. The Bible tells us that all good gifts come from God. If it’s good, then it’s from God. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Devil Made Me Do It Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    #4 in the James Series. This one has a sub-title, "The Real Source of Temptation".

    4 The Devil Made Me Do It (The Real Source of Temptation) By Pastor Jim May Book of James James 1:13-17 I am on a diet again. But like most people, diets are only a temporary answer. On my diet I am supposed to not have chocolate candy. In fact, I’ve heard that most chocolate isn’t good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Wisdom Is Found Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,664 views

    Encouraging God’s people to seek wisdom in the storms of life.

    JAMES 1:5-8 WHERE WISDOM IS FOUND “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Good And Perfect Gift Of Regeneration Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,295 views

    #5 in the Book of James Series. James focuses in on the greatest of all good and perfect gifts that come down from the Father of Lights.

    #5 in the Book of James Series God’s Good and Perfect Gift of Regeneration By Pastor Jim May James 1:17-21 There was a man that played piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and a lot of people came out just to hear him play. But one night, a patron told him he didn’t want to hear him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,029 views

    What is the perfect gift?

    The Perfect Gift James 1:17 Introduction As many know, today is my birthday and thinking back, I have gotten some good gifts, some not so good gifts, and some gifts that I wish were never invented. But, give yourself a second to think of the gifts you have received in your life. What have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,791 views

    Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

    JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist