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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 19, 2017
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    God is making you better through your troubles so consider them an opportunity for joy!

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Joy in Christ requires a commitment to working at the Christian lifestyle. Salvation comes as a gif, but the joy of salvation demands disciplined action. Most Christians I know have just enough of the Gospel to make them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Costly Obedience

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 2, 2017
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    Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life when God asked him to sacrifice the child of promise. From it, we learn that God tests our faith, grows our faith, and models sacrifice as the Heavenly Father gives his only Son for us.

    Genesis 22:1-14 Costly Obedience Sometimes we go through such heavy trials in this life. And, if we’re honest, we may wonder, “God, why are you allowing this to happen to me? I’m trying to follow you best I can. Why, Lord?” Yet, perhaps the better question would be, “Lord, what do you want me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 14, 2013
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    This message focuses on how we allow temporary "sometimes moments" to overshadow our blessings.

    Sometimes Scriptures: James 1:2-5; 23 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Sometimes.” This message came to me as I was actually meditating on another message in my series on the names of God. Let me give you a little background. Sometimes things are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
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    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patience And Wisdom

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
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    This is an expositional Series on James

    James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Refiners Fire

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2014
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    The Woman asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?" He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy when I see my image in it." This day, I want to speak of the Refiners Fire. Updated February 2025.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture Readings prior to the message. Today's readings are: Malachi 3:1-5; Psalm 126; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 and Luke 3:1-6 Let us pray... O' Heavenly Father. You are the refiner of our souls. May we have confidence in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pressure Cooker Living

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014
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    How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

    “Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Journey Through James #1: The Half-Brother Of Jesus

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 6, 2014
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    The life of James, the half-brother of Jesus, is a great example for us to follow. Even though initially he didn’t believe in Jesus, he went on to trust Him as Saviour and Lord, and became a passionate, committed disciple of Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #1: THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Can you imagine what it would have been like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? • When I was a kid, I had two younger sisters, so I never had to share a room with them. • Maybe Jesus and his brothers ...read more

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    How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014
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    How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

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    Our Outlook In Testing Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 18, 2014
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    Study in the book of James

    I. Evaluate with joy - v. 2 A. The certainty of testing B. The variety of testing C. The clarity of testing 2. Educate by understanding - v. 3 A. The reality proven by testing B. The results accomplished by testing 3. Endure with testing - v. 4 A. Our natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014
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    We’re going to look at James’ outrageous proposal, why Christians - above all others - are destined for trials, and how Christians should respond differently to them than other people.

    COUNT IT ALL JOY James 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVOLUTION JOKE 1. Orangutan One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's Origin of Species. 2. Surprised, he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books?" "Well," said the orangutan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Calling On Your Life

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 13, 2014
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    what to do if called by God

    GOD’S CALLING ON YOUR LIFE It was 2009, when I made the decision to study ministry. I cannot tell you why, it was just a strong urge to serve God more. I left it, did some research on Christian schools and colleges but never really bothered. I carried on with me, by 2010 the urge to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Finding Joy In My Trials Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
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    How to experience joy in the midst of trials in our lives.

    Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and had them answer something like this: “Well, under the circumstances, I’m doing pretty well.”? When I hear someone say something like that I’m reminded of something that I heard many years ago. This quote from Rick Warren ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Doer Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 2, 2014
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    The book of James

    A Doer James 1 I. The unaffected hearer A. Deception B. Discouragement C. Dullness D. Doubt E. Defilement II. The understanding doer A. He reflects the Word B. He reacts to Word 1) Profitable result 2) Practical religion 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Application Tested Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014
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    Trials, Perseverance, Faith

    LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ