In Sermon Illustrations: "James 3:1-20"

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

Brandt States, "Bitter Envying And Selfish ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

Brandt states, "Bitter envying and selfish ambition in the heart does not show. You can be very hostile toward a man, and walk up to him and put your arm around him and say, Hi, friend." You can hide the inner thought of your soul by developing your acting ability. If you practice looking like a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Tags: Faith, Repentance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi Wrote That ...  PRO

Contributed by Tom Jamieson on Jan 16, 2003

In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Tags: Forgiveness General, Wisdom

Denomination: Baptist

It Seems That One Day A Kindergarten Teacher Was ...  PRO

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Mar 18, 2003

It seems that one day a kindergarten teacher was helping one of her students put on his cowboy boots? He asked for help and she could see why. Even with her pulling and him pushing, the little boots still didn’t want to go on. Finally, when the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Tags: Bible, Communication General, Theology

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Old Scotsman Operated A Little Rowboat For ...  PRO

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2003

"An old Scotsman operated a little rowboat for transporting passengers. One day one of the passengers noticed that the good old man had carved on one oar the word "Faith," and on the other oar "Works." Curiosity led him to ask the meaning of this. The old man being a well-balanced Christian and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: United Methodist

The Weapon Of Prayer  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 21, 2003

THE WEAPON OF PRAYER It takes more than bullets and bombs to win a war, residents said in Chatsworth, GA. "Prayer is the greatest weapon we’ve got," said Frank Lloyd of Chatsworth at a prayer service at First Baptist Church. "This war’s not going to be won on military might. It’s going to be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Tags: War, Political Freedom, Prayer Adoration

As The Flower Before The Fruit, So Faith Is ...  PRO

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 28, 2003

As the flower before the fruit, so faith is before ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works Are Like The Light And Heat Of A ...  PRO

Contributed by David Insell on Jul 28, 2003

Faith and works are like the light and heat of a candle; they cannot ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Video Clip - Lotr - Two Towers (Ext.ed) Start: ...  PRO

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006

{Video Clip - LOTR - Two Towers (Ext.ed) Start: Chp. 28:1:37:51 - End: Chp.29:1:41:04 = 3:13} Now, you may not crave a ring, and I certainly hope you don’t struggle with a split personality like poor Smeagol. In fact, if you know this story you know that Smeagol’s victory over his alter ego ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Tags: Temptation Resisting

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham Lincoln's Secretary Of War, Edwin ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Abraham Lincoln’s secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, was angered by an army officer who accused him of favoritism. Stanton complained to Lincoln, who suggested that Stanton write the officer a sharp letter. Stanton did, and showed the strongly worded missive to the president. "What are you going to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Tags: Emotions

A Guide To Knowing You Are Middle Aged  PRO

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 22, 2006

A GUIDE TO KNOWING YOU ARE MIDDLE AGED: By the time a man is wise enough to watch his step, he’s too old to go anywhere. Middle age is when you have stopped growing at both ends and have begun to grow in the middle. A man has reached middle age when he is cautioned to slow down by his doctor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Tags: Hardship Of Life, Choice

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomorrow  PRO

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2006

TOMORROW He was going to be all that a mortal should be Tomorrow No one would be better than he Tomorrow Each morning he stacked up the letters he would write Tomorrow It was too bad indeed he was too busy to see Bill, but he promised to do it Tomorrow The greatest of workers this man would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Spirit Of Jeff Foxworthy, The Guy Who Does ...  PRO

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2006

In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy, the guy who does “You might be a Redneck if…” is this useful list, “You might be selfish if...” So, just listen, and you judge whether or not this sounds like you. If so, you might be selfish. You might be selfish if… • You have a genuinely difficult time ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Tags: Jesus Teachings

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ