Sermon Notes for April 19, 2020
James 1:1-18 When in Times of Trouble
- When you meet trouble keep on rejoicing 2
- When you struggle under hardship remember the good goal 3-4
- When you need wisdom don’t doubt God’s generous eagerness to give 5
- When you ask keep waiting in faith 6-8
- When you count money don’t ignore what is most valuable 9-11
- When you feel you can’t hold on remember God’s rewards 12
- When you are tempted don’t ignore sin’s progress 14-15
- When you believe God’s sovereign control don’t misunderstand God’s motives 13, 16-18
Questions for personal reflection of group discussion –
- Of the eight headings in today’s sermon was there one that quickly convicted you about an area of unbelief or disobedience in your life?
- Of the eight headings in today’s sermon was there one that agreed with something you have already been reading and praying about recently?
- Of the eight headings in today’s sermon was there one that gives you hope about the future?
Prayer prompts –
- Turn James 1:2-4 into prayers for faith and steadfastness and growth in time of trial. Pray this for yourself first, and then for family members, and then for church family.
- Turn James 1:9-11 into a personal prayer about perspective when it comes to money, health, life, and death.