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  • Chip Monck avatar

    Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 4, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,338 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
     | 11,462 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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    Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
     | 2,868 views

    This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

    Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

    When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor Michael Church avatar

    Why Do We Suffer?

    Contributed by Pastor Michael Church on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    This sermon is simple yet profound, for the glory of God.If you have ever wonder why in the world is this happening to me? God has the answer.

    Why do we Suffer? Pastor Michael Church 10-25-06 Introduction- All these words and other describe Suffering- sickness, bereavement, disappointment, heartaches, troubles, tears, sorrows, trails, difficulties, pain, woe, and misery When we go through a time of suffering, if you want to see what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,237 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Singing In The Rain Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    James calls us to trust in God as weather the trails of life

    Singin¡¦ in the Rain James 1:2-8 August 6, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In the center of main street in Enterprise, Alabama, stands one of the strangest monuments in the world. It’s a memorial to an insect! Handsomely carved in stone is the likeness of a boll weevil. Many believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meltdown: Imminent Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006
     | 4,496 views

    How to handle those emotional meltdowns in life.

    Meltdown: Imminent 4-30-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:2-12 Intro. Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of an emotional meltdown? Your life is a mess, your circumstances are out of control and if you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Case For Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,231 views

    A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,626 views

    2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

    In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,931 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim George avatar

    The Man Who Discovered What He Already Knew Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 4,804 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim George avatar

    When Life Hits You In The Face Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 7,111 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Perfecting Processes

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    God knows why people do what they do and how to change them.

    Gods Perfecting Process or How to Profit from Your Problems James 1:1-8 Murphy’s laws: * “Nothing is as easy as it looks; everything takes longer than you think; if anything can go wrong it will.” * “A day without a crisis is a total loss.” * “The chance of the bread falling with the peanut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist