Christian Sermons from Calvary Chapel Greenmeadow, North Kingstown, RI

Does God withhold good things from his people? No, but the enemy seeks to deceive us into believing this. In fact, all good gifts come from God. He only keeps back those things that would hurt us. Do not be misled about God's nature.

We cannot begin to deal with temptation until we realize that it comes from the world, the flesh, and the devil. Temptation is not sin, but sin separates us from god. It is better to not sin than to sin and be forgiven. God will provide a way out.

What does it mean to be blessed? It is not what the world thinks but it is having your strength and trust in God, being disciplined by him, fearing him, keeping his commands, seeking him with all your heart, being steadfast in trials, and more.

God looks at our hearts not our material status. Those who have faith have higher standing in God’s economy than those with riches. We cannot Judge someone's godly condition by their earthly prestige. In Christ, there is no gap between rich and poor.

Is your panic button bigger than your prayer button? We must trust in Jesus, knowing that he is who he says he is. The Bible does not call us to doubt, but to faith and trust. If we doubt, we will have no stability in times of trouble.

God must be the first place we go for answers. When we ask for wisdom, we are pleading for an essential need. Practical wisdom is what guides us through our daily lives. God provides it through his word and other mature believers.

Perseverance is actively waiting and not giving up. Perseverance is necessary for us to develop into full grown Christians. Persevering through trials develops character and leads to hope. How can anyone who doesn't know God get through this life?

Chances are you are either in a trial or in between trials. We will face many on our way to the kingdom of God. Whether internal or external, trials are used to prove our faith and character and to build perseverance. We can be joyful in their midst.

James life was changed by an encounter with Jesus Christ and it must be that way for all of us. We are all his servants. If we recognize him as Lord of our lives then Jesus will work through us to bring the aroma of life to those we meet.

The first thing we must do is put our faith in the almighty God. We then can have a confident expectation of all God has promised us--a hope that sustains us through the darkest times of life. Faith and hope will not be needed in heaven, but love will.