Sermon Outline:

Theme of the epistle of James: "Productive faith, is accompanied by action."

Theme verses:

James. 2:14

James 2:18

James 2:26

II. Adopt a joyful outlook! James 1:2

V2, "joy"

Joy's future good, 2 peter 2:9

Joy is not dependent upon circumstances, 1 Thessalonians 1:6

V2, "trials."

Do not be surprised when trials come! 1 peter 4:12

Jesus had trials! Luke 22:28

Paul had trials! Acts 20:19

Trials will [meet and] surround you! Job 1:13-19

Trials come in many different kinds! 1 peter 1:6

IV. Assume that staying power is being developed! James 1:3

V3, "produces steadfastness" Romans 5:3-4

V. Allow endurance to bring about maturity! James 1:4

V4, "and let steadfastness have its full effect," James 5:11, Revelation 2:3

Allow endurance to bring about maturity! James 1:4

V4, "and let steadfastness have its full effect" James 5:11, Revelation 2:3