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  • David Owens avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
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    In James 1:2-12 we learn five timeless, spiritual truths that enable us to turn trials into triumphs.

    Introduction: A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991), he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,252 views

    Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

    Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crown Of Life

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    To work for the crown of life and not to build up a kingdom just on this earth

    SBC Philippi 6/26/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms The Crown of Life James 1:9-12 Purpose Statement: To work for the crown of life and not to place our trust in things of this world There are two things I think that stand out in this passage that we will look at tonight that we will go back to again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Birth To Death

    Contributed by David Watters on Jul 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,712 views

    In this life we have the opportunity to create a world around us of darkness and death...or...we have the opportunity of creating a world of light. With our Lord’s help, we can become ’Light to a Dark World’.

    Sermon: Giving Birth to Death Scripture: James 1: 14-15 Good morning! First...this morning, I would like to start out with a little story. Once upon a time there was a man who thought he was dead. His concerned wife and friends sent him to the friendly neighborhood psychiatrist. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Perseverance For Christ

    Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,674 views

    Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

    “Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Gives All Good Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    God is the one who gives all good gifts especially salvation

    SBC Philippi 7/3/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God Gives All Gifts Good James 1:16-18 Primary Purpose: God gives good gifts to his children especially salvation Have you ever thought about how much you have to be thankful for that God has given you? Many of us have friends, families, jobs and homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempation 101 Series

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,449 views

    Always take a good look at what you’re about to eat. It’s not so important to know what it is, but it’s critical to know what it was. When it comes to tempation we can follow the same advice. Let’s examine the subject together!

    Introduction It is inevitable. Tempatation that is. In other words, one is being TEMPTED, overcoming TEMPTATION or heading towards TEMPTATION. It’s a part of the ChristiAn life and walk! Every born-again believer ought to be a student of the subject. The more one is aware and forearmed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound Advice For Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

    We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Ten Tasty Tidbits About Turkish Delight Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 190 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    "Ten Troublesome Truths about Sin", looking at Turkish delight from the Chronicles of Narnia. It’s also #6 in my Walking in the Spirit series.

    James 1:13-15 – Ten Tasty Tidbits about Turkish Delight Well, you’ve been hearing me mention this for several weeks now, but I thought I’d spend some time tonight looking at the Chronicles of Narnia. This is still part of our series on Walking in the Spirit, as well. The Chronicles of Narnia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Perfect" Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    Our purpose is to grow and become more like Christ

    Title: The Perfect Sermon Text: Matt 19:16-21, Jas 1:2-5,19, John 17:4 & 23. FCF: God is perfect, and would have us be too. SO: I want the congregation to link communion, with the completeness goodness of God and the realities of this present age. The basis of this sermon is a word study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Peter & Edmund Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    #4 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

    Finding God in Narnia has been our topic series for the last few weeks. Narnia...sounds like something a California teenager might say. “how was the surfing?” “it was narnia, dude!” C.S.Lewis, the author of “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” was to many people the greatest Christian writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Pressing On

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 23, 2005
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     | 4,181 views

    This is all about persevering in the Christian faith in the face of trials and obstacles.

    NARNIA: PRESSING ON Galatians 6:7-10 HAVE YOU EVER FELT LIKE GIVING UP? Quitting on life? Throwing in the towel? If so, you may take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. This is the common lot of men. Discouragement is the devil’s chief tool. He wields it often and strikes with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Not Safe But Good Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,979 views

    some things are not safe but good, while other things are good, but not safe

    1. There are things that seem good but are not safe - Name some Remember Ralphie from A Christmas Story "I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!" What did Santa and his mother say? Ever want something so bad you could taste it, then when you got it - you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Feeling The Icy Brip Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,644 views

    Today we look at how C.S. Lewis used the symbols of evil -- Turkish Delight and the White Witch to remind us that evil is indeed real...

    Feeling the Icy Grip of Evil CrossRoads Community Church Glenn H. Teal, Lead Pastor Sunday December 11, 2005 Why would anyone write a classic children’s fantasy tale and set the story in a lovely place called Narnia but then go and spoil it all by making it always winter there and never ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist