James 1:1-4 All joy in trials (SP26/002) — St Helen's Bishopsgate

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James 1:1-4 All joy in trials (SP26/002)

James 1:1-4 All joy in trials (SP26/002)

Preacher: St Helen's Bishopsgate
Tradition: Anglican
Published: Jan 5, 2026
Length: 28:11

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James 1:1–4

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"All joy in trials" - Joy in trials? Really? James opens his letter with a shocking command to 'Count it all joy when you face trials of many kinds'. Is that wisdom or madness? James 1:1–4 explores this paradox at the heart of the Christian life: why suffering is not pointless, how God uses trials to grow steadfast faith, and where that painful road is ultimately leading. Series title: Single-minded faith Speaker: Drew Balch Bible passage: James 1:1-4 Date: 4 Jan 2026 View more details or download audio at https://www.st-helens.org.uk/resources/talk/59254/ View all talks in this series at https://www.st-helens.org.uk/resources/series/5630/

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Suffering & Trials
Joy

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