Sermon Notes for April 19, 2020

James 1:1-18  When in Times of Trouble

1. When you meet trouble keep on rejoicing  2
2. When you struggle under hardship remember the good goal  3-4
3. When you need wisdom don’t doubt God’s generous eagerness to give  5
4. When you ask keep waiting in faith 6-8
5. When you count money don’t ignore what is most valuable  9-11
6. When you feel you can’t hold on remember God’s rewards 12
7. When you are tempted don’t ignore sin’s progress 14-15
8. When you believe God’s sovereign control don’t misunderstand God’s motives 13, 16-18

Questions for personal reflection of group discussion –

1. 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?
2. Of the eight headings in today’s sermon was there one that agreed with something you have already been reading and praying about recently?
3. Of the eight headings in today’s sermon was there one that gives you hope about the future?

Prayer prompts –

1. 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.
2. Turn James 1:9-11 into a personal prayer about perspective when it comes to money, health, life, and death.