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  • Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    We have to endure trials, resist temptations and take responsibility for our own lives.

    Oscar Wilde, the Irish born writer, liked to say, “I can resist anything … except temptation!” Wilde also believed: “The best way to deal with temptation is to yield to it!” All of us deal with temptation. If a person is not a Christian they just give in to temptation. But temptation is ...read more

  • Second Hand Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    The need for a personal Savior

    Second-Hand Religion If you grew up in a large family, you know exactly what hand-me-downs or second hand items are. If you grew up in the Depression Era, and you were the third son or daughter, your clothes might have been a bit threadbare after going through the wear and tear of two siblings. ...read more

  • Vital Signs Of An Energizing Faith

    Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    We have a LIVING FAITH! A living faith cannot be compartmentalized. It screams from the depth of our soul that God is living and Jesus Christ is raised from the dead. It shakes our conscience and demands that we know the God who is alive in our own so

    THE VITAL SIGNS OF AN ENERGIZING FAITH! James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: What is it that motivates a Christian? What is it that turns a person from darkness to light? From the kingdom of Satan to the Kingdom of God? Is it not when our eyes are opened and we are given ears to hear and we believe on ...read more

  • The Perfecting Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
     | 17,633 views

    I saw a plaque recently that said, “Lord, give me patience, and give it to me now!”

    James 1:2-4; 5:7-12 The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a dead stop. The only passenger in the car, a salesman riding the line for the first time, asked the conductor why they had stopped. The conductor said, “Nothing to worry ...read more

  • Consider It Joy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was one of the happiest and joyful times of my life. I had grown up in church and made confession of faith, but as most of you know, I went through a period of years when I stopped believing in Christ. It all seemed unreal. 2. For various reasons, used by God, ...read more

  • How To Become Wise

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,724 views

    Introductory Considerations 1.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We need it to become mature Christians. We need it to deal with the trials and testings of our faith. We need it to knowhow to respond to various situations. We need it to make the important decisions that affect our lives, our families and our church. 2. We all ...read more

  • How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

  • How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Manage Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us God’s secret wisdom to handle any conflict in our personal lives or ministries. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. ...read more

  • How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,774 views

    HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

    HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

  • Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,304 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

  • Learn To Grow Through Adversity Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 299 ratings
     | 26,430 views

    Reveals how we can grow through our adversities.

    Learn To Grow Through Adversity James 1:1-12 S02 God never intended for or made provision for us to stop in our spiritual growth. God's purpose for us is that we grow and become more like the Lord Jesus Christ in our daily lives. To reflect more of Him and less of us. Sometimes we become ...read more

  • I Can Not See The Flowers?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    Often times the Work of God is not visible to the eye.

    WHERE ARE THE FLOWERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gal 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. James 1:2 Count it all JOY...when?? When we have hard test? How can we do this? vs 2) When we see tests have have a purpose ...read more

  • The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002
    based on 719 ratings
     | 151,030 views

    A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

    TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

  • What A Long, Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    This message tells how mature Christians grow after their born again. 1 of 12

    What A Long Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Book of James Series 1 of 12 June 16, 2002 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Let’s look at some of these pictures and see if we can guess who they are. (Will show pictures of some of our older members of ...read more

  • The Erratic Existence Of The Double Minded Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    The first of six on James. Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James descr

    The Erratic Existence of the Double-Minded Have you experienced the frustration of living in the twilight of two worlds? There is nothing as difficult as trying keep two opposites separated. Jesus said that you cannot serve both God and the things of man. James describes the person who has ...read more