In Sermon Illustrations: "James"

The Laws Of Spiritual Motion!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 14, 2017

THE LAWS OF SPIRITUAL MOTION!!! The Fundamental Laws of motion designed by the all-wise God (discovered and revealed to us by Sir Issac Newton) says that we move forward whilst walking or running not just by exerting the force on earth with our feet by ourselves but by the propulsive force which ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Tags: Persecution, Action Reaction

Denomination: *other

Lack Wisdom?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 29, 2025

I am told there was a happy old man. People came from far and wide to sit at this man’s feet and learn. One day a young man asked him: HOW DID YOU GET SUCH WISDOM? It was evening. The old man said: Saddle up the fastest horse and ride as fast as possible. Go due east until you come to a big river. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: Wisdom, Study, Opportunity

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unselfish Osu ...

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 27, 2008

Unselfish OSU Linebackers COLUMBUS (AP) - Marcus Freeman doesn’t mind staying in the background while All-American James Laurinaitis gets all the attention. Freeman and the third starting linebacker, Ross Homan, along with Spitler, might be stars at another Top 25 program. But at Ohio State, ...read more

Tags: Self

Denomination: Wesleyan

Spiritual Formation And Exhaustion

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

James Bryan Smith writes, "The number one enemy of spiritual formation today is exhaustion. We are living beyond our means ... physically. And as a result, one of the primary activities of human life is being neglected: sleep." In the 1850's, the average American slept 9.5 hours. By 1950, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12

Tags: Sleep, Rest

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Is The Effect Of God Illuminating The Mind ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 10, 2006

Faith is the effect of God illuminating the mind and sealing the heart, and it is His mere gift. James ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Steering By Mother's Light

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 6, 2011

STEERING BY MOTHER'S LIGHT To illustrate the great influence of a Godly mother, let me tell you the story of Susannah Prentice. This story goes back to 1950. Susannah and her husband, Miles, lived in a 2-story house located on the coast of Maine. Miles and Susannah had 2 sons and a daughter. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Tags: Mother's Day

The Martyrs For Christ

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 1, 2011

THE MARTYRS FOR CHRIST James the son of Zebedee was beheaded in Jerusalem, the first of the apostles to die, during the Easter season in about the year A.D. 44. Matthew was slain with the sword in a city in Ethiopia. Mark was dragged through the streets of Alexandria until he expired. Luke was ...read more

Tags: Persecution

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facts About Storms Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 7, 2022

Here are 5 facts about storms of life that we need to remember: 1. Storms are INEVITABLE (John 16:33). 2. Storms are UNPREDICTABLE. You don’t know what tomorrow will bring. (James 4:14). 3. Storms are IMPARTIAL. It rains on the unjust and not just the "just"! (Matthew 5:45). 4. Storms ...read more

Tags: Faith, Fear, Storms Of Life, Tests, Trials  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

W.e. Vines Defines True Saving Faith

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Oct 13, 2024

W E Vines defines genuine saving faith as consisting of the following: (1) A firm conviction which produces full acknowledgment of God's revelation of Truth - (2 Thess. 2:11 -"in order that they all may be judged who did not believe [pisteuo] the truth, but took pleasure in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Tags: Believing, Faith, Salvation, Truth, Assurance, Works  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Reveals That There Is A Deliberate Attempt ...

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

This reveals that there is a deliberate attempt by the kingdom of darkness to ensnare us by the words of our mouth. No wonder the bible states in James ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Caterpillar Calls The End, God Calls A ...

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Mar 30, 2009

What the caterpillar calls the end, God calls a butterfly. -- James S. Hewett, Illustrations Unlimited (Wheaton: ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Assembly Of God

U.s. Pastors Believe Billy Graham Is The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

U.S. pastors believe Billy Graham is the most-trusted spokesperson for Christianity followed by James Dobson. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Character

Revival Is The People Of God Living In The Power ...  PRO

Contributed by John Shearhart on May 24, 2006

“Revival is the people of God living in the power of an ungrieved, unquenched Spirit.” - James A. Stewart “Revival is the church falling in ...read more

Tags: Church General

One More Round

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 8, 2013

Boxing Champion James J. Corbett, when asked, "What's the most important thing for a person to do to become the champion of ...read more

Tags: Endurance

Denomination: Church Of God

Leading With Wisdom

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 23, 2023

Leading with Wisdom Nelson Mandela, an icon of leadership, stands as a beacon of inspiration in the annals of history. His remarkable journey from tribal beginnings to global acclaim offers valuable insights into the art of leadership. Unlike many leaders whose legacy is shrouded in varying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, Proverbs 11:14, Proverbs 15:28, James 3:17

Tags: Gentle, Peaceable, Learn To Listen, Leadership, Team  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Single Apostle Experienced Persecution: 1 ...  PRO

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 29, 2007

• Every single apostle experienced persecution: 1 John died of old age exiled on the island of Patmos. 2 Peter was crucified upside down under Nero. 3. Andrew died upon a cross at Patrae, in Achia 4.James the brother of Jesus was thrown from a pinnacle of the temple and beaten to death by a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Man's Worth Is Not Based On His Wealth

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

The Jews had a practice of seating the most important people nearest the sacred scrolls in the synagogue. Other (less important) people would be seated in the back. This unhealthy practice was still carried on by some Christians in Jerusalem in the time of James, the half-brother of Jesus. Those ...read more

Tags: Prejudice, Synagogue, Judgmentalism, Possessions, Playing Favorites, People, Money, Soul, Favoritism  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World's Accent  PRO

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

THE WORLD'S ACCENT When I was a boy, my Arkansas cousins moved to California for two years. When they moved back, they talked funny. Just living in California for two years influenced how they said "You guys" and how often they said it. I prefer "Y'all" to "You guys" any day. My cousins promised ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4, Romans 12:2

Tags: Sin Deceptive

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Change The Course Of Your Life, ...

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009

If you want to change the course of your life, change your confession. James said the tongue is like a rudder, meaning ...read more

Tags: Words

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Hurt Yourself

Contributed by Bret Toman on Jan 4, 2011

James McDonald has a couple of sayings I like: "Choose to sin, choose to suffer." "When God says ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Tags: Sin Exposed

Denomination: Baptist