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  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 18, 2015
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    As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers.

    Big Idea: As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers, the New Testament mentions at least four men named James: (1) the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty Perishes

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015
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    When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

    Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Endure

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015
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    We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

    Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Learning To Lift Weights"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
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    Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

    Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials And Troubles

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Dec 29, 2015
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    A short treatise on the first few verse of Chapter 1 of James.

    Trials and Troubles James 1:1-4 Many of you know that I was divorced about 20 years ago after more than 20 years of marriage. Before or since, there has not been a worse trial or difficulty in my life. I honestly felt as if my life was ending and everything I had was worth nothing. I fell into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Trouble With People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2015
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    When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them.

    Title: The Trouble with People Text: Mark 6:30-44 / John 6:1-14 Thesis: When Jesus saw people he valued them, felt for them and did what he could to help them. Introduction Recording artist Seth Glier sings in his The Trouble with People” album, “The trouble with people is they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015
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    Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

    UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Straight Outta Context: Philippians 4:13 Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Sep 16, 2015
     | 10,761 views

    Philippians 4:13 does not say that we can literally do anything. What it does say, though, is that a super-powered God will willingly and repeatedly share His strength with us when things get difficult.

    Superheroes are a multi-million dollar enterprise. Superhero movies have more than 13 billion dollars in revenue since 1978 -- and that’s just the movies. Comic book sales in 2015 alone have reached 334 million dollars -- and the year’s not even done yet! In addition, the numbers I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Genuine Faith In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2016
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    This is the first message in a series through the book of James. This messages is the first looking at the subject of genuine faith when we face persecution.

    GENUINE FAITH – PART 1 GENUINE FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS JAMES 1:1-4 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Tools We Need To Make It Through Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2016
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     | 15,062 views

    This message deals with four tools we can use from the book of James to get us through times of trial and persecution.

    FOUR TOOLS WE NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL JAMES 1:1-8 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 21, 2015
     | 7,888 views

    How doe we handle trials?

    Let’s start by opening our Bulletins and note our focus here on a Sunday morning: we worship God with our singing; we worship God with our prayers; we worship God with our giving; and we worship God with His words from the Bible. We start a new message series today with the Letter by James. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Accept, Expect, Endure, Embrace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 11, 2015
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     | 15,813 views

    To walk in joy with must do four things. Accept where we are at in life. Expect a better life ahead. Endure hardships. Embrace our circumstances.

    Yesterday marked two anniversaries. Debbie and I have been married for 34 years. And I have been your pastor for 5 years. About one half of you were attending when Chris was pastor. The first month I became senior pastor, we had a role of 32 people with $3457 in the bank. Most of those were Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015
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     | 13,572 views

    Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

    As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Seasons Of Testing Are Coming

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 4,970 views

    There are many issues in life we must learn to face. To be tested is an age old problem? Do we want people that have never faced a test? Learn to thrive in the seasons of testing.

    THE TESTING TIMES ARE COMING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION TO THE TEST ARE COMING... A. TEST: TRIALS, TEMPTATIONS, EXAMINATION, trail of a person or things qualities, try severely, access, appraise, B. AS GOD'S PEOPLE WE MUST LEARN TO: 1. EXPECT TEST 2. APPRECIATE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Look For In Circumstances? Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014
     | 3,369 views

    take a new look at difficulty

    What do you look for in circumstances? What do you see? Text: James 1:2-4 Intro: 1. There are some situations that are life changing: Marriage, birth of a baby, graduation from school Car wreck, rejection by someone, being made fun of 2. We rarely, if ever give second thought to their impact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ