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  • Shane Speck avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumph Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    We all deal with trials and tribulations each and every day, the world and Christians alike need to know the value of pressing through the tough times!

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Turning Trials into Triumph” (James 1:2-4) INTRO.  Have you heard: “When life hands you a lemon make lemonade”  This is much easier said than done… but the idea is sound! - it is biblical - Many bible characters have shown that with God’s help they can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials Of Poverty & Riches Series

    Contributed by Shane Speck on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,324 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Job's Trials And Trib's

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    How God will allow us to be put through trials and tribulations!

    JOB’S TRIALS & TRIB’S Job 1: 1-22 Job was In fact a real person, Just like Ezekiel and Joshua was back in the old Testament Job was a native of the land of UZ. This was probably between Damascus and The Euphrates River. Job lived around the time of Abraham Which was about 2000 BC. Job was quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Early Morning Trials Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,947 views

    This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

    March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trialschristian Face Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,141 views

    Trials are part of life, and perhaps even more for a Christian desiring to live for the Lord. The Christian does not have to face these trials alone. James tells us to count our trials a joy.

    Some Trials Christians Face James 1:9-18 JAMES1-3.WPD {9} But let the brother of humble circumstances glory in his high position; {10} and let the rich man glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. 11} For the sun rises with a scorching wind, and withers the ...read more

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    Humility, Tears, Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,898 views

    A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

    SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Humility, Tears, Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 2,824 views

    A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

    SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Persevering Through Trials

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    The theme of this sermon is that as we "keep our eyes fixed on Jesus" we will persevere through all our trials and as a result be enabled by the Holy Spirit to minister to others.

    “PERSEVERING THROUGH TRIALS” --James 1:2-12 and Hebrews 12:1-3 Gianni Poli of Italy won the 1986 New York Marathon in 2:11:06. On March 2, 2003, Mark Yatich of Kenya won the Los Angels Marathon in 2:09:52. To me, however, the real hero of both marathons was the man who finished dead last in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growing In The Midst Of Trials

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,233 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

    1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 20,956 views

    How God uses trials to develop Christ-like character in us.

    Romans 5:3-4 The Truth about Trials Introduction · Was Paul crazy? Rejoice when we run into problems and trials? · Did we just read what we just read? Is God really serious in His word that we have the ability through Jesus to actually rejoice when we suffer hardship? Message in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Trial Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    Part 3 of a study of the priesthood.

    This morning we are going to conclude our study entitled The Code of the Priest. This series was designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and how He interacts with His children. It is my hope that by studying the ancient customs and cultures of the Bible God’s Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Test: Trials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    Why should we "count it all joy" when we experience trials?

    [You can receive free sermons each week by email if you contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com. You can also follow Jonathan's blog at blog.fhfbc.org.] AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JAMES James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,367 views

    Introduction to the Book of James. Difficulties and dilemma's pursue us. How have you handled your trials?

    James: A Faith That Works Faith through Trials James 1:1-2 1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Introduction One man’s life provides a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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