Wondering where God is in your suffering/fear? Don't quit! Chip reveals how to slay discouragement and gain rock-solid hope, no matter what.

God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement

A - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4

God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE

R - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8

God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM

T - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12

God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE

Hanging tough in tough times demand we:

1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-11

2. Get God’s perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a

3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12a

Summary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!

1. Re-evaluate your circumstances.

The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?

2. Re-evaluate your focus.

The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God’s PROMISES?

3. Re-evaluate your motivation.

The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself?

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James, the leader in Jerusalem, faced a world turned upside down. His message offers God's answer and resource for anyone facing crisis today.

The principle = “Don’t ask why, ask what.”

Three “what” questions survivors ask:

1. What can I control when my world falls apart?

2. What must I do to make it through today?

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?

The answer = God’s sovereignty + goodness = He will take my worst circumstances and use them for my best if I will trust Him and not bail out of His spiritual maturity process.

I. The problem: sometimes we get “stuck” in our pain.

II. The solution: God promises help for those who are “stuck.” -Jas. 1:5-8

• God’s offer = supernatural WISDOM
• Our responsibility = to ASK
• God’s attitude when we come = OPEN & GENEROUS

III. The one condition: We receive God’s wisdom only when we “ask in faith, without any doubting.”

Conclusion: Four things you must do to get unstuck

1. Admit you’re stuck

2. Admit you can’t do it on your own

3. Ask God for supernatural wisdom

4. Be willing to do whatever God’s wisdom demands of you

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When you're out of answers and can't hang on, Chip reminds you: God is with you in your darkest circumstances, offering a resource to help.

The principle = “Don’t ask why, ask what.”

Three “what” questions survivors ask:

1. What can I control when my world falls apart?

2. What must I do to make it through today?

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?

The answer = God’s sovereignty + goodness = He will take my worst circumstances and use them for my best if I will trust Him and not bail out of His spiritual maturity process.

I. The problem: sometimes we get “stuck” in our pain.

II. The solution: God promises help for those who are “stuck.” -Jas. 1:5-8

• God’s offer = supernatural WISDOM
• Our responsibility = to ASK
• God’s attitude when we come = OPEN & GENEROUS

III. The one condition: We receive God’s wisdom only when we “ask in faith, without any doubting.”

Conclusion: Four things you must do to get unstuck

1. Admit you’re stuck

2. Admit you can’t do it on your own

3. Ask God for supernatural wisdom

4. Be willing to do whatever God’s wisdom demands of you

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Hope sustains the soul when all falls apart. Find hope to make it through difficult times.

3 Observations about life in a fallen world

1. Trials are inevitable

2. Trials tend to “make us” or “break us”

3. Victims fail to move beyond asking “why” and remain stuck in their pain

A word from God to those whose world is “falling apart.” -James 1:1-4

1. What can I control? -My ATTITUDE

2. What must I do to make it through today? -ENDURE

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow? -God will take the WORST and use it for my BEST

How God uses adversity to mature us

1. We're forced to DEPEND on God at a new level. Left alone, we're self-sufficient, proud, and insensitive to Him.

2. We're WEANED from the temporal, urgent, and worldly affairs of life. We're forced to REEXAMINE our values, priorities, commitments, and future.

3. Trials let us WITNESS God's reality and power first-hand. Our need becomes the vehicle of His grace; our problems the object of His power.

4. They serve as a TESTIMONY to the unbelieving world. How we endure hardship shows the world how real God is.

5. We become sensitive, caring, and compassionate CHRIST-LIKE people. Those hurt deeply tend to love deeply.

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Chip's series on James 1 offers God's hope and insight for facing trials and fear today.

3 Observations about life in a fallen world

1. Trials are inevitable

2. Trials tend to “make us” or “break us”

3. Victims fail to move beyond asking “why” and remain stuck in their pain

A word from God to those whose world is “falling apart.” -James 1:1-4

1. What can I control? -My ATTITUDE

2. What must I do to make it through today? -ENDURE

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow? -God will take the WORST and use it for my BEST

How God uses adversity to mature us

1. We're forced to DEPEND on God at a new level. Left alone, we're self-sufficient, proud, and insensitive to Him.

2. We're WEANED from the temporal, urgent, and worldly affairs of life. We're forced to REEXAMINE our values, priorities, commitments, and future.

3. Trials let us WITNESS God's reality and power first-hand. Our need becomes the vehicle of His grace; our problems the object of His power.

4. They serve as a TESTIMONY to the unbelieving world. How we endure hardship shows the world how real God is.

5. We become sensitive, caring, and compassionate CHRIST-LIKE people. Those hurt deeply tend to love deeply.

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Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad?” According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.

Introduction: How to be good and mad

• Anger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.
• God’s agenda for your life is for you to trust Him.
• What’s at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.

I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26a

II. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26b

III. Righteous Indignation: How God Used Anger

• Jesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3
• Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23
• Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11

IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27

• Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.

Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31

• How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!

Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32

• How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!

Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2

• How? Put the PAST behind you!

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Is it possible to actually be “good” AND “mad”? According to scripture there are times when the right thing to do is get angry. In this message, Chip persuades us that it's possible to know when anger is the best option.

Introduction: How to be good and mad

• Anger is a channel to maximize your potential in Christ.
• God’s agenda for your life is for you to trust Him.
• What’s at stake – God gave you this gift of anger to transform your life to make you like Christ.

I. God commands us to express our anger. -Ephesians 4:26a

II. God commands us to express our anger appropriately. -Ephesians 4:26b

III. Righteous Indignation: How God Used Anger

• Jesus was visibly angry. -Mark 3
• Jesus was verbally angry. -Matthew 23
• Jesus was physically angry. -Mark 11

IV. God commands us to resolve our anger before bedtime. -Ephesians 4:26c-27

• Anger Resolution = “Healing the Wound” so good things can happen.

Step #1 – Cleanse the wound -Ephesians 4:31

• How? CONFESS and REPENT of unresolved anger!

Step #2 – Treat the wound -Ephesians 4:32

• How? Extend FORGIVENESS and seek RECONCILIATION! As far as it depends on you!

Step #3 – Bandage the wound -Ephesians 5:1-2

• How? Put the PAST behind you!

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We hear a lot today about reducing stress and the health benefits of living with less of it. The question is, how do you do that? How do you get ahead of the stress that comes at you each day? Well, there is a way to stop stress before it starts. Chip walks you through some simple steps you can take to gain victory over stress.

Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426

• Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26

I. Environment

Minimize Stress

1. Eliminate hurry
2. Downsize expectations
3. Learn to say no
4. Admit mistakes and imperfections
5. Laugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriously
6. Take care of yourself
7. Know what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired

II. Perspective

Maximize God

1. Get right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8
2. Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17
3. Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16
4. Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28
5. Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36
6. Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7

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Deadlines, flight delays, traffic jams, crying babies - what do all these have in common? Well, for most of us these situations cause us stress. We are surrounded by stressful events every day! How do we keep the chaos of life from stressing us out? Chip clarifies God’s solution for stopping stress BEFORE it starts.

Introduction: AQ = (E + P) x O426

• Anger Quotient = (Environment + Perspective) x Obedience to Ephesians 4:26

I. Environment

Minimize Stress

1. Eliminate hurry
2. Downsize expectations
3. Learn to say no
4. Admit mistakes and imperfections
5. Laugh more—don’t take life or yourself too seriously
6. Take care of yourself
7. Know what triggers your anger - HALT: Stop when you’re hungry, angry, lonely, or tired

II. Perspective

Maximize God

1. Get right with God: believe in Him, confess your sins, forgive others. -James 4:7-8
2. Experience God’s unconditional love and acceptance. -Zephaniah 3:17
3. Accept who God made you to be. -Psalm 139:13-16
4. Trust God and His sovereignty—let Him be in control. -Isaiah 40:25-28
5. Be merciful. -Luke 6:35-36
6. Pray about everything. -Philippians 4:6-7

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Tired of anger hurting relationships? Want to stop losing your temper? Chip shows it's possible to control your temper and even turn anger from a foe into a friend.

Introduction: How to make anger work for you

• Anger is like a wild stallion out of control or under control.
• Our anger holds powerful potential for good and evil; it must be harnessed!

The A, B, C, Ds of anger:

• Acknowledge the anger
• Backtrack to the primary emotion
• Consider the cause
• Determine how best to deal with it

The practical process: How to deal with your anger

1. At whom am I angry?
2. What should I do?
3. How do I deal with the situation?
4. When should I deal with it?

God’s 3-step training method to bridle anger:

Step #1: “Be Quick to Hear”

• Our immediate response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to be “receptive listeners” not “reactionary responders.”
• Key Question: What is this anger telling me?

Step #2: “Be Slow to Speak”

• Our interim response to God, others, circumstances, and our anger is to “think before we speak.”
• Proverbs 10:19; 13:3; 29:20
• Key Question: What must I do to prevent a “verbal reflex response?”

Step #3: “Be Slow to Anger”

• Ecclesiastes 7:9
• Our life changing response to anger begins when we replace “reaction” with “reflection.”
• Key Question: What root issue is behind this anger? (ABCD Method)

Summary:

• Anger is a choice
• Anger is a secondary emotion
• It’s not wrong to feel angry, it’s what you do with it.
• The A, B, C, Ds of anger

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