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  • Steve Malone avatar

    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,886 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

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    Making A Way In The Fire: Lessons From The Furnace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 422 views

    The furnace is not just a place of suffering; it is a stage for divine manifestation. While the enemy intends to destroy us through fiery ordeals, God uses them to reveal His power, purify our faith, and promote His people.

    MAKING A WAY IN THE FIRE: LESSONS FROM THE FURNACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 3:16-30 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when believers find themselves in fiery trials—times of testing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Truth About Trials

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 230 ratings
     | 21,966 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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    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persevering Through Trials

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,739 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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    Through Many Trials Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    This is the third in a series of messages looking at the life of Joseph. This message deals with how we overcome and thrive through trials in life.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 3 ¡V Through Many Trials ¡§Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come ¡V tis grace hath brought me safe thus far and grace shall lead me home.¡¨ Those are the words of the 3rd verse of one of our most beloved hymns ¡V Amazing Grace. They ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trialschristian Face Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,429 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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    Denomination: *other

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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,373 views

    How can we let trials in our lives benefit our Christian walk?

    Profiting From Trials James 1:2-4 Introduction A young, Christian man went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and the man began to pray, "Lord, send this young man misery in the morning; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Karen Buck avatar

    Trials And Wilderness Period

    Contributed by Karen Buck on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,193 views

    Trials and Wilderness times, either one can be a test. This outline examines the difference between the two.

    I. TYPES OF TRIALS A. Physical a. Health; handicaps;physical; addictions B. Emotional a. Our emotions are involved in it. C. Spiritual a. Soul ties; occult activities have not been renounce. b. Legal Right of Satan c. Importance of walking in Authority of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility, Tears, Trials Series

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 4,410 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
     | 3,091 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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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,313 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist