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James: Faith That Works
Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006 (message contributor)
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1. An Opportunity For Joy
Contributed on Feb 15, 2006
God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.
An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean ...read more
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2. The Path To Holiness Starts Here
Contributed on Mar 17, 2006
If we want to pursue true holiness, we must begin with our tongue.
THE PATH TO HOLINESS STARTS HERE Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" ...read more
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3. Three Questions About Faith
Contributed on Mar 17, 2006
Don’t tell me about your faith; show it to me.
THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction 1. Read James 2:14-26 2. Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely ...read more
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4. A Plan For Life
Contributed on Apr 21, 2006
If we want to succeed in life and enjoy the next we must always put God first in all we do.
A Plan For Life Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction 1. Read James 4:13-17 2. Illustration: There was an officer in the navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy ...read more
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5. Two Kinds Of Wisdom
Contributed on Apr 21, 2006
The truly wise seeks after God’s wisdom.
TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 3:13-18 2. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without ...read more
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6. Secrets To Victorious Living
Contributed on Apr 21, 2006
If we want to live a victorious Christian life we must submit to God.
SECRETS TO VICTORIOUS LIVING Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Read James 4:1-10 2. There are no victories at discount prices. General Dwight Eisenhower. 3. In order to have victory in our lives we have to do what it takes to obtain them. Proposition: If we want to live a ...read more
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7. How To Walk The Walk
Contributed on Apr 21, 2006
Our faith has got to be faith in action, or it’s not faith at all!
HOW TO WALK THE WALK Text: James 1:19-27 Introduction 1. Read James 1:19-17 2. The 19th-century Danish theologian Soren Kierkegaard identified two kinds of religion -- Religion A and Religion B. The first is "faith" in name only (2 Tim. 3:5). It’s the practice of attending church ...read more
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8. Anticipation
Contributed on May 4, 2006
We must wait patiently for the Lord’s return because it will be worth the wait.
Anticipation Text: James 5:7-11 Introduction 1. Read James 5:7-11 2. Illustration: Do any of you remember the old Heinz Ketchup commercial that played the song "Anticipation?" The point of that commercial is that the best things in life are worth waiting for. 3. Well I know something ...read more
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9. God Cares About You
Contributed on May 4, 2006
God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.
God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly ...read more