Sermon #10 in a series on the book of James

Be Patient

Theme: A living faith demonstrates patience.

The Picture of Patience.

1. What it is not.
2. What it is. (7, 8, 10, 11; see also Genesis 8:22; Isaiah 7:13; Matthew 24:27; John 13:34-35; Acts 26:3; Romans 2:4; 9:22; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 1:15-16; 1 Peter 2:19-23)

The Priority of Patience.

1. Commanded by God. (7, 8; see also Psalm 37:7-9; James 4:17)
2. Indispensable to true, living faith. (7, 11; see also Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 11:1; James 1:2-4)

The Process of Patience.

1. Personal responsibilities. (8, 9; see also Ephesians 4:29; 6:10-11; 1 Peter 5:10)
2. God’s provision. (11)