In Sermon Illustrations: "James 12:1-2" showing 181-200 of 1,804

The Oyster  PRO

Contributed by John Edmerson on Sep 13, 2001

The Oyster There once was an oyster whose story I tell, Who found that sand had got under his shell; Just one little grain, but it gave him much pain, For oysters have feelings although they’re so plain. Now, did he berate the working of Fate Which had led him to such a deplorable state? Did ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Tags: God In The Hardships, Christian Love, Human Body

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dr. Elizabeth Targ, A Psychiatrist At The Pacific ...  PRO

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 15, 2001

Dr. Elizabeth Targ, a psychiatrist at the Pacific College of Medicine in San Francisco, has also tested out prayer on critically ill AIDS patients. All 20 patients in the study got pretty much the same medical treatment, but only half of them were prayed for by spiritual healers. Ultimately, 10 of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Tags: Prayer Answered, Prayer, Miracles Of Jesus, Healing, God's Omnipotence, Evangelism, Witnessing  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is A Story Of A Young Hippie Who Gave His ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

There is a story of a young hippie who gave his life to Christ during the Jesus Movement of the late sixties and early seventies. One Sunday he went to a church, not knowing it was one of the more “upper class” churches in the area. He was late to the service, and the pastor was about to begin ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Tags: Jesus' Ministry, Church Body Of Christ, Christian Love

Denomination: Wesleyan

If You Lack Knowledge, Go To School. If You Lack ...  PRO

Contributed by Dru Ashwell on Dec 16, 2001

If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees! Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Tags: God's Omniscience

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflict In Community  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 21, 2002

CONFLICT IN COMMUNITY “The difference between spiritual and unspiritual community is not whether conflict exists, but is rather in our attitude toward it and our approach to handling it. When conflict is seen as an opportunity to draw more fully on spiritual resources, we have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Tags: Dealing With Conflicts, Humor, Kingdom Of God, Unity

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Must First Be Made Good Before We Can Do Good; ...  PRO

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002

We must first be made good before we can do good; we must first be made just, before our works can please God. When we are justified by faith in Christ, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Cross Agony, God's Forgiveness

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Teach Me To Control My Tongue. God Teach Me ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 4, 2002

God, teach me to control my tongue. God teach me that my ears are not garbage cans ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Tags: Holiness

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Highest School Of Learning In God's Arsenal ...  PRO

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2002

The highest school of learning in God’s arsenal is the Graduate School of Affliction and Suffering. All of God’s greatest workers had to attend this graduate school. If you are a chosen vessel and have a work to do for God you will attend and learn in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Works  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 29, 2002

PRAYER WORKS George Muller was born in Prussia on September 27, 1805. His father was a collector of taxes and George seemed to inherit his father’s ability with figures. When Muller was converted to Christ he was impressed by the many recurring statements of Jesus for us "to ask." At this point ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2-3

Tags: Prayer General, Prayer Adoration, Blessed, Blessing

In January Of 1997 A Mystery Was Solved That Had ...  PRO

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 20, 2002

In January of 1997 a mystery was solved that had baffled people for nearly a decade. Someone was giving away millions of dollars! The recipients didn’t know why the gifts came or how to ask for more. But still the money drizzled in, to universities, hospitals and service groups around the globe, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Tags: Giving General, Daughter, College, Perspective

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Works Should Travel Side-By-Side, Step ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 6, 2002

Faith and works should travel side-by-side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again—until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other. William ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General, Faith Vs. Works, Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

Here's An Interesting Observation—there Is A ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Tags: Commandments Murder, Family

Denomination: Congregational

Faith And Works Should Travel Side By Side, Step ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other. William ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17

Tags: Faith General, Valentine

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Alone Saves, But The Faith That Saves Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

“Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General, Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Congregational

Faith And Works Should Travel Side By Side, ...  PRO

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 26, 2002

“Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish which is the one and which is the other” (William ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith Vs. Works, Faith General

Rent-A-Kid" Starring Leslie Nielson. The Opening ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 15, 2002

Rent-a-Kid" starring Leslie Nielson. The opening segment shows a dream sequence. Little Molly is an orphan who just gets adopted. Her new family is extremely wealthy and has everything a child could want materialistically speaking. They even have their own merry-go-round in the house. The new ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Tags: Children, Temptation General

A Defeat That Leaves You Humble Is Better Than ...  PRO

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002

“A defeat that leaves you humble is better than a victory that leaves you proud” (Jerry Vines, Interviews With Jesus, published by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Tags: God In The Hardships, Humility

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Without Works Is Dead. It Is As W.t. ...

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2004

A faith without works is dead. It is as W.T. Purkiser said, “A religion of externals is a ghost, spirit without body. But a subjective faith ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General

In "Share Jesus Without Fear", Bill Fay Speaks ...

Contributed by Robbie Peay on Apr 19, 2004

In “Share Jesus Without Fear”, Bill Fay speaks very bluntly about the sin of silence. He states that believers sin when they remain silent and do not share Jesus with others. He says that the sin of silence is a deadly sin and he’s right. We erroneously think that by remaining silent about our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Probably Heard About The Guy Who Was Trying ...  PRO

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 4, 2004

You probably heard about the guy who was trying to lose weight, but came to the office one day with two dozen donuts. His co-workers asked him why he got donuts if he's trying to diet, and he answered, "Well, as I came to the corner where the donut shop was, I told God that if He wanted me to buy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Wesleyan