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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    The Blessing Of Endurance

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
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    James gives his church a message of hope in hopeless times. He encourages people to endure to the end, to be blessed through tribulation

    Intro: as I read the New Testament, and realize what the early church faced, and look at today’s prosperity preaching, hyper-faith preaching, happily ever after preaching, never have a bad day preaching, I wonder how early Christians would have fared under this soft, fluffy, easy listening ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
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     | 3,202 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Blowing Your Own Whistle

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007
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    In the world that we live in mankind has come to believe that the only thing that matters is ones self.

    1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." In this world that we live in mankind thinks that wisdom comes from their own devices. Mankinds own knowledge and understanding, deceives their eyes and heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
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    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    Joy When It Hurts

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,510 views

    How can we persevere in difficult times?

    James 1 – Joy when it hurts! audio is at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/james1.htm Discussion Questions What compelling examples of Christian perseverance/steadfastness have you seen in others under extreme trial? What lessons has anyone here learnt in difficulty? Can you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Triunfa Sobre Las Pruebas

    Contributed by Josue Martinez on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    ¿Cómo resistir las pruebas? ¿Cómo puedo amar más Cristo que al mundo? sólo por el poder de Dios,por la intercesión de Jesucristo y Por la presencia del Espiritu Santo en nuestra vida.

    TRIUNFA SOBRE LAS PRUEBAS Santiago 1:1-12 Las pruebas vienen a todas las personas. Tu actitud en las pruebas revela si tu fe es fuerte o débil o no existe o como lo dice Santiago: si tienes una fe viva o muerta; si tu fe es genuina o pirata (copiada de otros). Dios nos dice en su Palabra que las ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
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    One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

    INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 6,641 views

    The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

    INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,199 views

    We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

    Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be All That You Can Be

    Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 5,960 views

    We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

    James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Lack Wisdom

    Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008
     | 6,131 views

    Encouragement to act wisely in the midst of pressure packed situations.

    JAMES 1:5-8 WHEN YOU LACK WISDOM Ralph had worked for his company for almost 15 years and he had always been one of the top salesmen. But the economy had slowed down to a snail’s pace and no one was placing orders with him anymore. The pressure was really beginning to mount, and past performance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Joy In Hard Times

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,087 views

    “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
     | 4,063 views

    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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     | 4,274 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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    Decisions (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    Decisions

    Decisions (Part 4) Decisions and Transitions Text: James 1:2–8 NKJV “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. If any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational