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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The lessons of Israel’s forty-year period of testing in the wilderness can serve to define and explain the trials and tests during our spiritual journey.
“The Purpose of Our Trials” Pastor V. P. Oliver Deuteronomy 8:2 (1-6) "And you shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not.” Because of ...read more
Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-6
Denomination: Baptist
God tests and refines us through our trials, ultimately leading us to a place of abundance, and we should trust in His promises and provision.
Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Today, we gather here to explore the depth of God's assurance to us from Psalm 66:10, "For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver." This divine promise provides a solid foundation for our faith, reminding us that God will provide for our needs, the ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 66:10
Topics: Lord's Provision
In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.
How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
Trials and temptations will come. One tempts you to sin against God while the other tests you to trust in God. Which will you follow?
12 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. 13 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. 14 But ...read more
Scripture: James 1:12-18
I find joy in my trials when I embrace them as God’s instruments for good.
NOTES: • This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more
Scripture: James 1:1-12
"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT
Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-8
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
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Denomination: Methodist
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
Scripture: James 1:2-4
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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
Scripture: James 1:1-4
Denomination: Pentecostal
Who was really on trial? Jesus or Pilate?
The entire story seems to be about Pilate grappling with the issues of truth and justice. The entire story is also about the Jewish leaders and their pathetic and flagrant disregard for life and innocence. But the story is also about Jesus’ steadfast commitment to the people for whom he came. ...read more
Scripture: John 19:1-16
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
No matter the intensity of the fire you're facing, always remember that something beneficial will emerge from it.
I don't know what kind of fire you're going through, but the good news is "Something good is going to come out of this." In the book of Daniel, there is a story about three men who were thrown into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship a golden statue. These men were Shadrach, Meshach, ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30
Topics: Encouragement, Faith
God wants to grow us through the garbage in our lives.
Why Trials Come James 1:2-8 Rev. Brian Bill 7/11/10 I began the message last week with a question from a PBC member. I begin today with a series of questions from someone else. She has been wracked with worry and pummeled with pain: “Why does it seem some people just can’t get ...read more
It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.
OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more
Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30
There are four things that will definitely, positively, always work when you find yourself trying to cope with trials.
“HOW TO COPE WITH TRIALS” TEXT: 1 Peter 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7
Denomination: Church Of God
What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith.
The Faith of David on Trial by Gerald Van Horn Text. Hebrews 11:32-33, 2 Samuel 24:24 Introduction. What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith. David knew he had sinned in numbering the people therefore he needed to make a sacrifice for his sin. Araunah, ...read more
Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24
Denomination: Assembly Of God
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