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  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Testing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006
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    Sucked in, washed up, and blown over. That about sums up how many of us feel at times isn’t? It describes the certainty of trials and feelings of powerlessness that trials bring.

    FAITH THAT WORKS TESTING OF OUR FAITH James 1:1-18 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 cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eric Peloquin avatar

    How To Run The Race Pt. V Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
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    This is the fifth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How To Run The Race (Pt. V) Sermon – August 21st 2005 As children of God we are called to live our lives on a higher plane than the world around us. The world goes by the tangible things that one can touch – we are told to walk by faith and not by sight. The world will tell you that you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Trials Dissected

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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    Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us.

    Trials Dissected James 1:1-12 Introduction Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us. I. The Purpose of Trials (vv. 1-6) a. JOY i. Trials (peirasmois), describes things that put a person to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009
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    In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled over by temptation. This kind of stamina can

    THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 1 James 1:1-8 -- TRIALS In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must not be pulled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Joy In Hard Times

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
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    “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
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    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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    Decisions (Part 4) Series

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

  • David Wilson avatar

    James: An Introduction And Exposition Of James I Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 33,681 views

    A in-depth look at James Chapter one encouraging the reader to view the book of James in full context. This entire series is also available as an IBOOK via ITUNES for the nominal cost of $4.95

    Introduction James is my favorite book of the Bible. I have always been drawn to its practical approach and straightforward method of approaching the subject of living one’s faith. James doesn’t spend a lot of time discussing doctrine, though the book is full of doctrinal concepts. Instead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    When Life Really Gets Hard (I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 4,848 views

    Benefits gained by those who persevere through trials are discussed. James tells us to rejoice in hardship; sermon examines why.

    When Life Gets Really Hard James 1:2-12 4-13-08 How would you respond this morning if you received a call telling you that terrorists had just blown up your house and your insurance had expired yesterday? How would you respond if your boss called to tell you his business had fall off and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
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    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Travis Jarrett avatar

    Can You Handle The Pressure? Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009
     | 7,931 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, please email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

    To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: The Early Church Imagine yourself to be a leader in the very early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Moy Hernandez avatar

    Why In The World Is This Happening To Me?

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    We must consider it all joy when we face trials and tribulations because God is trying to get our attention. He is attempting to restore His purpose in us, He is trying to increase our patience because He wants us to mature so that we may be restore back

    One of the most difficult questions at times of troubles is the question of why. Now it is question that comes easy, but it is one that is often a difficult one to answer. Why did this have to happen now? Why in the world is this happening to me? Perhaps some of us have been taught that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,369 views

    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 46,390 views

    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] 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 cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Faithfully Persevering In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    James encourages us to persevere in times of trial by choosing to have an attitude of spiritual joy, an attitude of persistent faith and an attitude of humility.

    1)Introduction a)Statements made: children don’t come with an instruction manual. b)Society says that there is no standard way to live your life. Just do it your way, make yourself happy, and according to Nike “Just Do It.” c)The Book of James however, is a Do It Yourself Guidebook on Faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist