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You Have To Be Kidding

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.

YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Made Up ! Series

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 24, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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HOW TO GET BALANCE IN YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources including those ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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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

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Perfect" Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 2,750 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

Scripture: James 1:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing The Trials Of Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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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

Scripture: James 1:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Testing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 6,882 views

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

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trials Dissected

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,507 views

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

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 9, 2006

based on 25 ratings

| 35,381 views

This is a funeral message for a godly man who knew God’s peace in the life storm of cancer.

ISAIAH 26:3-4 WARREN SCOTT- GOD’S MAN OF PEACE There is much that could be said of Warren Scott. Warren Scott was a man of God, a man of great integrity, and a humble man of peace. He possessed a deep abiding peace so uncommon in our hectic stress filled world today. It was not peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3-4, James 1:6-9, Colossians 3:15, Matthew 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Of Nail Biting, Hair Pulling, And Chin Touching

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

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This sermon deals with the problems of stress and provides a TRANQUILIZER for dealing with it.

Nail biting, hair pulling, chin touching. . . . The other night Rebecca and I watched the television show Everybody Loves Raymond. In that episode, Raymond’s brother Robert was discovered to have an irritating habit. Before Robert put food into his mouth, he touched it to his chin. His in-laws ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 52,556 views

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

based on 50 ratings

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This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Prayers Don't Always Work

Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

based on 90 ratings

| 8,118 views

Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James 1 - Faith In Trials

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 8,026 views

When we go through trials our joy comes from standing firm on the promises that God has given us. It’s through difficult times that faith has the biggest part to play. We show the reality of God’s love for us because we have joy when life is difficult.

I want to explain to those who don’t know, what its like to be a Cardiff city fan. Each season begins with promise, and I feel a sense of expectation and excitement. For the first half of the season, I hope, and dream and see a bit of just what can be achieved with great people such as Andy Legg ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, James 5:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Changes Your Direction!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 5,307 views

Challenges us to a faith that changes the current direction we are traveling in to a direction that God is traveling in by our faith.

Faith That Changes Your Direction By: Ron Crandall What is faith that changes your direction? Now that we are looking at the word faith, what, does it say to you this morning? If I were to ask you this morning, what is the essence of Faith could you explain it to me, and give me example of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-9, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

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