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The Festive Sufferer Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 10, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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This is the 1st sermon in this series.

The Message of James: "The Festive Sufferer" James 1:1-18 Introduction: *Illustration- Do you remember Harold Kushner’s book titled When Bad Things Happen To Good People? R. C. Sproul had a great answer for that. Someone asked him on one occasion, "Why do bad things happen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002

based on 494 ratings

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God’s Word, the Bible, is the only reliable mirror that tells us truthfully what we are like before God. Other mirrors may flatter us, but God’s looking glass tells it like it is!

“MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL!” James 1:22-25 Introduction: The title of this message is “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall!” Does anybody know where that saying comes from? ( ANSWER: Snow White). The wicked witch in that story sure liked it when the mirror told her that she was the fairest. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

based on 79 ratings

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"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Purpose In Your Trials

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Jan 20, 2002

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This message is designed to demonstrate that there is purpose in the trials God allows us to endure.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Introduction – One of the most difficult questions at times like this is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

"The Word Of God Received: Being Doers Of The Word And Not Hearers Only" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jan 24, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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A message on the application and living of God’s Word.

“The Word of God Received” Preached at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1/27/02 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow, Rector Let us pray: “Blessed Lord, who has caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

My Attitude Toward Suffering

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

based on 4 ratings

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Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, Do No Evil

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

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We must be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

James 1:19-20 June 6, 1999 1. Swift to hear Who? - implies that I believe that the source of information has something worthwhile for me to hear requires a certain sense of humility on my part; I haven’t got all the answers - man a. children b. spouse c. other people listening to people helps me ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Holiness

James 1 - Faith In Trials

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

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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

Superando La Adversidad

Contributed by Luis De Jesus Ginestre on Dec 20, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Dios quiere que sus hijos aprendan a sobrevivir en la adversidad. Este sermon tiene una llaves de vida que le ayudará a lograr èxito en los dias dificiles.

LA ADVERSIDAD Santiago 1:12 " Bienaventurado el varón que soporta la tentación; porque cuando haya resistido la prueba, recibirá la corona de la vida, que Dios ha prometido a los que le aman." Dios establecío cuatro (4) maneras o formas principales para el crecimiento espiritual del ser ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Changes Your Direction!

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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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

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

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As we continue studying James chapter1, we find the author shifting a bit from what God does not do to the things that God does do for us. We also will receive some strong instruction on what we are to do with these great gifts from above.

Stewards Of The Goodness Of God James 1:17-27 Introduction: The Book of James is a very down-to-earth epistle. So far in our study we have seen some very practical advise on how to view trials and how to resist temptation. God has used this New Testament author to redirect our thinking. We ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Doers Of The Word Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 20, 2003

based on 89 ratings

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Our Faith in Jesus is marked by our actions of obedience

James 1:19-27 January 19, 2003 Doers of the Word Introduction – The evangelical world of books and conferences, even long sermons We can spend so much time reading, learning and celebrating the word that we have no time to actually apply it! I hope that things are changing, but the debate ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: *other

Defeating The Doubt Monster Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 21, 2003

based on 96 ratings

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Looking beyond the fears caused by doubt.

“No Fear” Series Defeating the Doubt Monster Looking Beyond Fear 10/9/02 I. Fear is… a. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright b. Awe; reverence c. Apprehension; concern d. Synonyms: (noun) fright, terror, horror, panic, dread, dismay, awe, scare, revulsion, aversion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, James 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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