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  • How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    This message tells how temptation can be toppled. 2 of 12

    How To Successfully Succumb To Sin Book of James Series 2 of 12 June 16, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A young was struggling with their finances and in an effort to get a better handle on their spending, they agreed that whenever they ...read more

  • Truth And Pressure

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,454 views

    What does it mean to be a hearer AND doer of the Word?

    Last week we saw at some length that the main difference between a trial and a temptation was the source. Trials come from the Lord, and the purpose is to strengthen, to make sure our faith. To endure these trials ensures the crown of life (see v.12). On the other side, the temptations we ...read more

  • "Preserve Us In Testing" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,886 views

    God enables us to persevere through trials and testings.

    "Preserve us in Testing" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An Army buddy of mine sent me a postcard that read, "I can resist anything but temptation." Some people don’t need to ask "Lead me not into temptation"--they can find it on their own! I don’t want ...read more

  • Growing In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    4 Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of Trials based on James 1: 2-8

    Growing in the Midst of Trials How to deal with Trials James 1: 2-8 2 My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4 And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be ...read more

  • Growing In The Midst Of Trials (Part 2)

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,985 views

    4 More Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of difficulties. Part 2 of 2.

    Growing in the Midst of Trials Part 2 James 1:9-18 9 Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position. 10 But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow. 11 For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the ...read more

  • One Mind Is Better Than Two Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    Wisdom that produces a single-minded determination to do what’s right can only come by asking in Faith

    James starts with an assumption: that there will be those among the listeners who need some wisdom Meaning of SOPHIA: Not just “smarts” Not just “someone who knows a lot” It is a practical wisdom It was sometimes used for the kind of “knowledge” a skilled craftsperson has, someone whose knowledge ...read more

  • Flipped Right Side Up Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,728 views

    A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions

    Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She answered, ...read more

  • Is Anybody Out There Wise? Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    God wants us to be wise not so that we can get ahead in life, but so that we can know how to be godly in every circumstance in life.

    Imagine that a genie appeared to you just like in the movie Aladin. Instead of granting you 3 wishes, you get the economy version and the genie tells you that you are granted 1 wish of your choice. (As Genie on Aladin says, “Ixniah on wishing for more wishes”) What do you choose? So many things ...read more

  • God's Choice & Our Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,516 views

    Temptation offers us many choices that might distract us from serving God. We have the choice to follow God because of one ultimate choice God made on our behalf.

    Recently I heard about a middle school in Oregon that faced a unique problem. It seems that a number of girls there were going into the bathrooms and putting on their lipstick. After they put it on their lips, they pressed their lips to the mirrors leaving dozens of little lip prints. I guess they ...read more

  • The Fortunes Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    The fortunes of God’s people are not determine by their bank account, but by their relationship with God.

    In China many years ago there lived an old man, with his son and a horse. Back in those days, having a horse was like owning a car today, so you can well imagine how valuable a property the animal must have been. One morning, when the man went to his field to feed the horse, the animal was gone. ...read more

  • Facing The Trials Of Life

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    Learn to understand the meaning of trials and understand that God is at work in spite of your circumstances. He requires simple trust in Him.

    The Christian Attitude toward Trials and Temptations Text: James 1:1-16 I. Count it joy when trials come your way. This is not possible until one realizes that God is in control and has a purpose for each circumstance that we face. The sinner has nothing to be joyful about when difficulties come ...read more

  • (Part 1) How To Avoid Sinking In Rough Seas Series

    Contributed by W F on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    James shows us how to emerge from trials having mastered the art of living and becoming all we were intended to be.

    LIVING THE HIGH LIFE Part 1. How to Avoid Sinking in Rough Seas James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION All true followers of Jesus are surrounded by a variety of endless trials and tests. How do we deal with them without sinking under the pressure? James reveals a secret: Instead of caving in under the ...read more

  • Don't Let Anger Rattle Around In Your Soul Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    There is a difference between the righteous anger Jesus felt at times and the piddling little things that make us angry. Anger can be an impediment which stands in the way of our enjoyment of God.

    Don’t Let Anger Rattle Around in Your Soul James 1:19-21 February 13, 2005 One of the things that I regret about the way I reared my children is that I think I raised my voice too often. As I reflect back, I understand now that on those occasions when I had reached the limit of my patience with ...read more

  • Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    Where do we turn when we want to know something. God encourages us from His word how we might find great wisdom within Him word.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Seeking Wisdom” (James 1:5-8) Introduction:  WISDOM – one of the greatest possessions one can ascertain in the world…with it one can achieve great things  As we seek direction in our lives we know that with the proper wisdom in certain situations we ...read more

  • Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,627 views

    Humility is one of the great keys of an effective Christian life. James points out some important aspects of living the humble Christian life.

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Trials of Poverty & Riches” (James 1:9-11) Introduction:  Keeping in our context we see that wisdom to understand our trials can be a very useful thing…it can also be useful as we consider our attitude in the world  No one likes a stuck up ...read more