james chapter 1 - 2/9/2014
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Sermon at the Haynes Street church of Christ on February 9, 2014. Topic: James Chapter 1. Preacher: Steven MatthewsTRANSCRIPT
TIMES OF SERVICES
SUNDAY: 9:30 A.M. BIBLE CLASS
10:30 A.M. WORSHIP
WEDNESDAY: 7 P.M. BIBLE CLASS
Welcome to the Haynes Street church of Christ
Lessons from James 1
Today’s objective: What we learn from James 1 and how it applies to us, as individual Christians.
James 1:1-11 What are trials and what purpose do they serve? Do we pray in faith, or do we doubt God’s abilities? Not understanding what God says/does and doubting
what God says/does are 2 different things. Christianity teaches us to be joyful under troubles
because such exercises are sent from God’s love.
Lessons from James 1
James 1:12-18 We demonstrate our love for Jesus by
enduring temptations, ultimately leading to a crown of life.
Enticement to sin does not come from God and God Himself is not enticed by sin.
Sin does not force itself on the unwilling, but is chosen because of its attractions.
Adverse circumstances build godly character. God is unchanging in His nature.
Lessons from James 1
James 1:19-21 In the midst of a trial, the Christian is to be swift
to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath. What kind of a response glorifies God? Instead of blaming God under our trials, let’s open
our ears and hearts to learn what He teaches us.James 1:22-25
Do we only hear the Word of God, or do we hear it and apply it?
It is not talking, but walking, that will get us to heaven.
Lessons from James 1
James 1:26-27 Pure and undefiled religion: What does it mean? We don’t get to live how we want and then complete
a few ceremonies to make everything OK. It is thinking, behaving and acting differently. If the only difference between us and someone else
is where we spend our Sundays, what good is that?Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be
against us?”Take comfort and strength in that, my brethren.
The Plan of Salvation
Hear (Romans 1:16; 10:14, 17)Believe (John 8:24; Mark 16:16; Hebrews
11:6)Repent (Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30)Confess (Romans 10:9-10; Matthew 10:32-
33)Be baptized (Acts 2:38; 22:16; Mark 16:16)Live faithfully (Revelation 2:10; Matthew
6:33; Romans 12:1-2; I Corinthians 15:58)