Sermons on Yaakov 1:2: showing 76-90 of 612

Wait Training

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Learn Patience.

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Turning Trials To Triumph Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

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

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering Through Trials

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 9, 2004

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

Passing The Servant's Test

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

Aren’t you glad that we don’t have to take tests in order to get into heaven? We just need the grace of God who sent Jesus so that we could have eternal life. That’s the good news. But here on earth, as Christians, we have tests in life. . .

Passing the Servant’s Test, James 1:2-4 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, June 15, 2003 Introduction [Illustration - Joke] A young man had just gotten his driver’s permit and inquired of his father, an evangelist, if they could discuss the use of the car. His father took him to the study ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profiting From Trials Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

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

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bring It On? Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest Assured Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004

Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Perseverance And Temptation Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004

James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

James 1:1-18 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Show Me Your Commitment … Through Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The second of a series through the book of James

Soon after we returned from vacation last Sunday the boys were on the computer playing baseball. (The game was a father’s day gift to me and they let me play occasionally.) One of the things that I have heard over the years about good pitching and good pitchers is that they have a variety of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Maturing Your Faith

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 9, 2005

Everyone has to mature at some point in their life. It’s sad to say that while everyone matures physically, not everyone matures spiritually

*James 1:2 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything”. Introduction: If you looked at my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcoming God's Strange Messengers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 16, 2005

Trials are common to all people! What is not common, however, is your response to trials. In today’s sermon, James teaches you how to respond to your trials.

Scripture Someone once posted a sheet of paper on a bulletin board with the following heading: “You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . .” Allow me to share a few of the “whens” with you. You know it’s going to be a bad day when. . . • You wake up to the soothing sound of running ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Embrace God Intimately Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 22, 2005

In the acronym of GRACE the "E" stands for Embrace God Intimately. Trials will come in each life and it can be considered a time of refining. We must choose the steps to righteous living; repentance, studying scripture and prayer to help us when trial do

THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. “Embrace God Intimately” September 25, 2005 Intro: We have been looking at the Shepherd’s Covenant over the last few weeks and the different aspects that it entails in helping us to live a life of grace. The Shepherd’s Covenant was developed by Focus on the Family to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricanes And God

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 24, 2005

God is with us even in the midst of the fury of the hurricane.

Hurricanes and God James 1:2 09/18/05 2373 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of James, chapter 1, and follow along as I read v2: 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, Amen. The word of God. Thanks be to God. Did God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed