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  • Andy Atkins avatar

    What's So Great About Temptation? Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    Without temptations and trials, Christians will never become mature followers of Christ.

    What’s So Great About Temptation? James 1:1-18 Baby Boomers are coasting into the golden years in record numbers nowadays, bringing with them the trappings of a somewhat new phenomenon: Peter Pan Syndrome. While the surface indicators may not take the rest of us by surprise, the facts are clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 52,603 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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Rewards Faithfulness

    Contributed by James May on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 171 ratings
     | 35,133 views

    God rewards faithfulness in His time and in His way - if we are willing to wait upon Him.

    Disclaimer: 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

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

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,500 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Suggested It; He Didn¡¦t (And Can¡¦t) Make You Do It! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    Christian Survivor Series - Living Godly in a Godless World - Helping us understand why we do what we do, even when we don¡¦t want to do it -- and the spiritual strength resources we have to help overcome in our times of temptation.

    The Devil SUGGESTED It; He Didn¡¦t (and Can¡¦t) MAKE You Do It! (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.12-18 January 21, 2001 I¡¦m not thrilled with Fox TV Network. They promised to clean up their act after the prime time fiasco, Who Wants To Marry a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Douglas Swift avatar

    Life Is What Happens When You Are Making Other Plans

    Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 3,929 views

    Trouble shooting lifes trails

    /****************************************************/ This sermon was developed for the Army Community. It contains phraseology that may not be understood by the general civilian population. /****************************************************/ Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m going to need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim George avatar

    It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

    "Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Clark avatar

    3 Keys To Enduring Trials Series

    Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 8,416 views

    These messages rely heavily upon John McCarthur’s New Testament Commentaries, only the error are mine

    3 Keys to enduring Trials James 1: 4-12 We have already observed in our 1st message that joy and understanding are supernatural responses to trials. Joy is available through the presence of God in our trials and through our will to endure for Christ sake. Joy for a Christian does not depend upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials And Temptations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,517 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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matt Black avatar

    Vital Signs Of An Energizing Faith

    Contributed by Matt Black on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,710 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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,495 views

    In the message James the half brother of Jesus will teach us we CAN turn our trials into triumphs. (Real Faith For The Real World - prt one)

    "Turning Trials Into Triumphs" TEXT: JAMES 1:1-12 Today we begin a study of the book of James. But before we begin our study I think it would be good for us to do a little background about this great book in God’s Word. Now, one thing that often adds a great deal of insight to the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,414 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Persevering Through Trials

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,572 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

  • Kelly Randolph avatar

    The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 495 ratings
     | 56,918 views

    This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

    The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 29,849 views

    This message encourages believers to understand the nature of trials and their results.

    Trials and Temptations: Who¡¦s Responsible? James 1:12-18 We¡¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¡¦d like to suggest two more certainties ¡V trials and temptations. As soon as we are mature enough to have some idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist