Sermon Text: James 1:9-18

Companion Text: Romans 6:1-14

James 1:2-12

I Peter 1:3-9

1. The Inevitability of Trouble “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…” James 1:2

2. The Intentionality of Trouble “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5

3. The Illustration of Trouble “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.” James 1:12

James 1:2-12

I Peter 1:3-9

1. The Inevitability of Trouble “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…” James 1:2

2. The Intentionality of Trouble “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5

3. The Illustration of Trouble “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.” James 1:12

James 1:5-8

Proverbs 2:1-15

The Need “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5

The Negation “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6

The Knowledge “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” James 1:6-8

James 1:5-8

Proverbs 2:1-15

The Need “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5

The Negation “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6

The Knowledge “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” James 1:6-8

Sermon Text – James 1:1-4

Companion Text – II Corinthians 12:1-10

1. The Confession “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.” James 1:1

2. The Conviction “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:2,3

3. The Conclusion “And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:4

Sermon Text: James 1:17-27

Companion Text: Isaiah 53:7-10(a)

1. The Gift “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17

2. The Grace “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger…” James 1:19

3. The Gate “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22

Sermon Text: James 1:17-27

Companion Text: Isaiah 53:7-10(a)

1. The Gift “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” James 1:17

2. The Grace “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger…” James 1:19

3. The Gate “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22

Sermon Text; Colossians 1:15-22

Companion Text; Gen 2:15-17; 3:13-23

He is Creator, 15-17

He is Man, 17-20

He is Redeemer, 21-22