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  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Problem With Problems

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    Christians are like tea bags: You don’t really know what’s in them until you put them in hot water. Discover God’s purpose behind your problems!

    The Problem with Problems James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow checkout line at Wal-Mart 7. trying to get out of a parking lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    This is the introductory message to a series on the book of James. It explores the background of the letter, and then reviews the first 8 verses. The theme of the message involves the strive for holiness, and the wisdom available to us from God.

    Today we launch our exploration through the book of James. Let’s start off with some James trivia. Bible trivia is great to play because everyone wins. If you know the answers, you get confirmation of your Biblical knowledge. If you don’t know the answers, you learn something new. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Have Joy In Serving Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,720 views

    Beginning the series in James we focus on the Joy of Serving. James the half brother of Jesus leads the way as a joyful servant

    HOW TO HAVE JOY IN SERVING James 1:1-4 (NASB) (1) James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. {2} Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, {3} knowing that the testing of your faith produces ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
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    God wants you to experience joy even in the midst of your trials.

    James 1:1-4 Trials Woodlawn Baptist Church July 31, 2005 Introduction In James 1:1-4, James wrote, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Part 1) How To Avoid Sinking In Rough Seas Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    James shows us how to emerge from trials having mastered the art of living and becoming all we were intended to be.

    LIVING THE HIGH LIFE Part 1. How to Avoid Sinking in Rough Seas James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION All true followers of Jesus are surrounded by a variety of endless trials and tests. How do we deal with them without sinking under the pressure? James reveals a secret: Instead of caving in under the ...read more

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    Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,438 views

    We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO.  Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade”  This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 14,396 views

    We can’t always be "happy", for happiness is based on happenstance [circumstance], but we can always find joy in: The Scriptures, Salvation, Service, Sorrow, and Soulwinning. Free Powerpoint template at website.

    Count It All Joy James 1:2 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CountJoy.html James makes it sound so easy. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2). the "all" here means everything that could possibly come our way. Paul urged the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Common Struggle Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    The common struggle of all mankind is having trials in your life.

    James: Religion That Works “The Common Struggle” James 1:1-12 February 12, 2006 Introduction: Over the next several weeks we are going to be looking at the book of James and the practical message for our lives. As we begin this look at “Religion That Works,” let me begin by giving you a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Within

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    Fighting Temptation/ Keeping your faith

    (James: 2-8 :) 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 lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Good Grief - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,138 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 1,635 views

    “Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asking For Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Visser on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    When we ask God for wisdom in the midst of painful trials, ee start discovering what really matters. We start discovering how God is working out His eternal purposes in all of the pain and all of the confusion of the here and now.

    Let me begin by giving you a little bit of the background information to the book of James. The book of James is the first of what is known as “The General Epistles” in Scripture. The general epistles are seven in number. Besides James, they include 1st & 2nd Peter, 1st, 2nd & 3rd John and the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist