Two Types of Temptations (James 1:2- 17) 1. Holy Trials (verses 2 -12) a. Possible sinful responses b. Rebellion/defiance (Hebrews 12:5) c. Fatalism/giving up (Hebrews 12:5) d. Self Pity (1 Corinthians 10:10) e. Positive response (we can be exercised by the difficulties and perplexities of life (Heb_12:11)…

How do we respond when we've lost the battle against Satan?

Introduction: Illustration - The Reality of Trials It's been said concerning trials and storms of life that, "Either you just came through one, are now entering one, or one looms on your horizon." Main Thought: Prepare today for the persecutions of tomorrow looking for the promise of eternity. Sub-intro:…

Introduction: We have a number of terms that we use in the church that some call “Christianese.” They are words unique to Christianity or words that have what some may consider a special or hidden meaning in Christian . There is even an entry for Christianese in Wikipedia. Here it is. [Show Screenshot]…

Announcements: Teachers Needed: Especially men. We have people missing every 3rd sermon to teach. MOM Group: First Tuesday of Month, Next Session April 2 (9:30 - 11:00 am) Church Dinner: Sat. April 6 (6-9 pm) - Looking for 3-4 people to speak about either (i) there testimony, or (ii) how God has been…

We are surrounded by the Glory of God.!!

Tragedy. Loss. Trial. Suffering. Difficulty. When these words define our lives, we must remember two vital truths.

W.W.W. (not “world wide web”) Warren Wendel Wiersbe is a popular name for many reasons and for good reason! First, he’s a godly pastor that holds to conservative evangelicalism — the true faith! Second, he’s a well studied man who is a seminary graduate who authored over 150 books with over 10,000 books…

Count it All Joy: Rightly Facing the Trials of Life 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.…

Intro Today and for the next 4 weeks we are going to take a look at the book of James. I am approaching this book differently than we have been doing other books. We are going to look at an overview of the book and give an executive summary of the three main themes found in this book. Today, I will introduce…

The commands of Christ were not intended to simply be an exercise in spiritual consideration. Nor were they to be considered best by scholars, professors and religious leaders. These directives were, and are, meant for the everyday believer (all of us,) in everyday situations (all of ours.)

The Gospel View

While trials are utilized for our spiritual growth (James 1:1-12); sin prohibits our spiritual growth.

In our journey through James we are going to see comparisons between our actions and our faith. Last week I introduced you to the “Faith gauge”, James is asking us to aim for a strong faith. In so doing the question arises, “What is the evidence of a strong faith?” I want you to keep that question in…

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But…