“Joy in Trials” James 1:1-4

“Joy in Trials” James 1:1-4

An Expositional Sermon
James 1:1-4
“Joy in Trials”

Theme/Big Idea: We have joy in the midst of our trials because Christ has overcome the world.
Aim/Appropriation/Application: Pray that God would strengthen each of us to run the race that He has marked out for us with perseverance and joy that comes from the knowledge that God has reconciled us to Himself through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Outline:
(1) We Are in Exile (James 1:1)
(2) We Face Trials (James 1:2)
(3) Respond to Trials with Gospel-Driven Joy (James 1:3-4)
(4) In Christ We Will Lack Nothing (James 1:3-4)