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The Book Of James
Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 6, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Praying Like Elijah - James 5:17-18
Contributed on Aug 6, 2020
Learn the key to answered prayer
Praying Like Elijah Rebuilding a Broken Church Culture Part 8 James 5:17-18 11-15-2015 Summary: Prayer is powerful and effective (not a contradiction with God’s sovereign plan), and powerful prayer is accessible to us because Elijah was subject to the same human weakness as we are But God ...read more
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2. James The Slave
Contributed on Sep 28, 2020
How do you know for sure that the Bible is reliable? How can I be sure that what I believe is really true? This message summarizes some of the most compelling evidence.
James the Slave Suffering, Tests, and Temptation James 1:1 8-17-2014 James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Introduction: Doubt Today we begin a study of the book of James, which is a letter that ...read more
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3. Pain, Perseverance, And Pure Joy - James 1:2-4
Contributed on Oct 13, 2020
When James commands us to consider it pure joy when we suffer, does that mean we are to pretend we are happy when we aren’t?
James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Introduction: Perseverance Years ago ...read more
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4. The God Who Gives - James 1:5-8
Contributed on Jan 28, 2021
Why are there so many times when we pray for wisdom and then end up making unwise choices?
Introduction Review I hope these last few weeks that we have spent together in James 1 have been as helpful to you as they have for me. God has really spoken to me in some powerful ways through this text. I was gone last week so I’ll just refresh your memory a bit. When you face hardship in ...read more
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5. Proof Of Love James 1:12
Contributed on Apr 17, 2021
Expository Sermon on James 1:12
The Promise: Life for Love We have been studying through the book of James and we come today to 1:12. This is one of those verses that is so rich and jammed full of truth that we won’t make it any further today than this one verse. So, whatever kind of Bible you have, take a look at the last ...read more
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6. Intensive Stare James 1:25
Contributed on Jul 24, 2021
One of the main reasons we fail to put God’s Word into practice is forgetting. This message gives practical steps you can take to learn how to meditate deeply on God’s Word so it becomes a part of your life.
James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more
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7. Grace For The Humble - James 4:6
Contributed on Oct 3, 2021
What could be more important than gaining the one quality that determines whether God gives you grace or fights against you?
James 4: 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Introduction Listen very carefully to these words I am about to read because Jesus said your eternal destiny depends on whether you understand them. Matthew 18:1 At that time ...read more
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8. Worldliness & The Jealousy Of God - James 4:4-6a
Contributed on Oct 3, 2021
How can you derive comfort and joy from God's jealousy?
James 4:1 What causes wars and battles among you? Don’t they come from your desires that wage war within you? 2 You covet something but don’t get it – you murder. And you envy, but you cannot have [what you want] - you battle and war. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 When you ask, you do ...read more
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9. Hostile Desires - James 4:1-3
Contributed on Oct 3, 2021
If you struggle with anger or are having conflicts with people, this is an important message for you. It shows how good desires become hostile desires and how to fix the problem.
James 4:1 What causes wars and battles among you? Don’t they come from your desires that wage war within you? 2 You covet something but don’t get it – you murder. And you envy, but you cannot have [what you want] - you battle and war. You do not have, because you do not ask. 3 When you ask, you do ...read more
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10. What Causes Fights & Quarrels? - James 4:1-3
Contributed on Oct 3, 2021
When we have flashes of anger or irritation, very often we find ourselves asking, “Where did that come from? Why did that bother me so much?” This message will answer that and show the way to refreshment of soul
James 4:1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don’t get it, so you kill. You covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. 3 When you ask, you ...read more
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11. Satan's Back And God's Face - James 4:7
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
Real change comes with thorough repentance. James teaches us how to do that.
James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he caused to live in us? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will ...read more
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12. The Full Course Of Repentacillin - James 4:8-10
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
What happens when repentance is not thorough? The same thing that happens when you take only a half course of penicillin
James 4:5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he caused to live in us? 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will ...read more
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13. The Soil Of Slander - James 4:11-12
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
Are you guilty of judging God's law?
James 4:11 Brothers, do not speak against one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. When the law you judge, you are not a doer of law but a judge. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and ...read more
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14. It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?
James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more
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15. The Sentencing Of Snobs - James 5:1-6
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
What God promises to do to those causing your suffering
James 5:1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the ...read more
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16. No Paycheck On Wednesday - James 5:7
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
How to synchronize the clock of your expectations with divine providence.
James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more
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17. Grumble-Free Zone - James 5:8-9
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
How to win the war against irritability
When you are being mistreated, strengthen your heart (so that you don’t become double-minded) because His coming is near (we need to be ready for it). And be nice. Suffering tends to make us irritable with each other, but we must be peacemakers instead, lest we be judged. God hates ...read more
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18. Pain In Heaven - James 5:10-11
Contributed on Apr 30, 2022
Learning from our heroes
James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more
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19. The Perfect Law Of Freedom - James 1:23-25
Contributed on Jul 17, 2021
The first half of this message is a crash course on how to interpret Scripture. The second half explains how God’s law increases the freedom in your life.
James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more
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20. From Trials To Wisdom - James 1:4-6
Contributed on Oct 20, 2020
Exactly how does suffering produce perseverance?
James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 Perseverance must ...read more
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21. Love Your Loserness - James 1:9-11
Contributed on Feb 12, 2021
We all have those areas in our lives where we feel like … losers. Most people respond by trying to feel good about themselves, but there’s a better way.
James 1:9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty ...read more
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22. Proof Of Love - James 1:12
Contributed on Feb 25, 2021
This sermon will help you increase your desire for the crown of life.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. The Promise: Life for Love We have been studying through the book of James and we come today to 1:12. This is one of ...read more
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23. Conception By Deception - James 1:13-15
Contributed on Apr 22, 2021
Why do some temptations strike a chord in our desires while others don’t?
James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more
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24. How To Undeceive A Desire James 1:15-17
Contributed on May 13, 2021
The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good days, and about God. This passage exposes those deceptions and the way to correct them.
How to Undeceive a Desire Suffering, Tests, and Temptation Part 9 James 1:15-17 12-7-2014 The reason you sin is not desire. Jesus desired food but didn’t fall when tempted with food. The problem is not desire; it’s deceived desire. It’s a desire that is deceived about sin, about life and good ...read more
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25. Look Out, Look In, Look Up - James 1:17-18
Contributed on May 26, 2021
What does the Bible tell us to do about our evil desires? This passage describes three attributes of God that, if we understand them, can repair evil desires.
James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14 but each one is tempted when, by his own desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more
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26. Quick Slow Slow (James 1:19-20)
Contributed on Jun 10, 2021
We all struggle with sinful anger. For some it’s violent and red-faced; for others it’s a quiet, building resentment. Whatever the form, James teaches us how to overcome it in this passage.
James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the ...read more
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27. Absorb The Word (James 1:21 )
Contributed on Jun 19, 2021
What does it mean that the Word is already in you? Does that mean you don’t have to read it? No, it means you have the ability to receive it.
James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. 19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life ...read more
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28. True Religion James 1:26-27
Contributed on Jul 31, 2021
James 1:26 speaks of "true religion." We know about caring for orphans and widows, but what about the other part?
James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the ...read more
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29. Playing Favorites (James 2:1-4)
Contributed on Aug 19, 2021
Are you more likely to be friendly toward someone at church who is attractive than someone who is repulsive in some way? Do you look with more favor on wealthy people than homeless people? This passage teaches us how to look at people the way God looks at them.
Command: No Favoritism One of the most unsettling things that can happen when I read the Bible is when I discover that something is especially important to God, and it is not really a big deal in my thinking. For whatever reason, there are certain sins that we are all very aware of, and there are ...read more
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30. Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7
Contributed on Aug 28, 2021
The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.
James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more