Sermons on James 1:5-12:

Pay The Price

Contributed by Richard Crow on Sep 13, 2002

Being a disciple of Christ is one of the most important aspects of a Christian. However, temptation is Satan’s way of keeping us from being a "true" disciple of Christ.

Pay the Price James 1:12 Sept 8, 2002 James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. What is temptation? Why are we tested? Can I avoid temptation and testing? Are these things ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Victor's Crown Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 16, 2002

Part 4 in a study of the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 4 “The Victor’s Crown” Date: September 15, 2002 P.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:12 Introduction Our text tonight begins with the word blessed; the actual word translation here would be “happy” or “fortunate”. This is the attitude ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Crescamos A Travez De La Adversidad

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Sep 17, 2002

El la vida del creyente, llega mometos en su vida cuando pienza que ya lo a alcanzado todo espiritualmente hablando, entonces es cuando Dios permite la adversidad para promover en nosotros un crecimiento

Santiago 1:1-12 Nueva Versión Internacional “1 Santiago, siervo de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo, a las doce tribus que se hallan dispersas por el mundo: Saludos. 2 Hermanos míos, considérense muy dichosos cuando tengan que enfrentarse con diversas pruebas, 3 pues ya saben que la prueba de su fe ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer.

Is that your final answer? Thesis: When the million dollar questions of life and death are asked who are your lifelines that will give you the right answer. Introduction: The TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” has become a intriguing show to watch because of the individuals and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Count It All Joy"

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

No matter what you may encounter, count it all "Joy". Problems come and they go, but count it all "Joy". With Jesus, we can face the whole world, and know that we have the Victory!

Intro: James was the oldest half-brother of the Lord Jesus (Matt. 13.55). He witnessed Christ’s appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor. 15:7), and was among those who assembled together following the Ascension (Acts 1:14), He awaited the coming of the Holy Spirit. Later he became a leader ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3, James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Decisions & God's Will Pt 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

Practical help from God’s Word concerning decision making and the will of God.

Decision Making and the Will of God part 2 Life is the sum total of my choices. PRELIMINARY THOUGHTS… from “Decision Making and the Will of God” part 1 • I must be aware that the most attractive choices may have unattractive ends. • I must remember that right choices are not always easy to make. • ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Worry The Enemy Of Real Faith

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

Worry and Faith are opposing forces. Worry will cripple your walk with God, because worry is the flesh screaming to take control.

Worry the Enemy of Real Faith Drew Stephens Do you worry? All of us do. Perhaps a better question is how often and how intently do you worry? What kind of things do you worry about? Are they mostly the big things… · World Events · Crime · Your Finances · Your Relationships · Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, James 1:5-8

Wise Or Otherwise?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Mar 5, 2003

True wisdom - the whos, hows and whys!

WISE OR OTHERWISE? James 1:5-11 INTRODUCTION A man was pulled over by a policeman and asked if he knew he was going too fast. He said, ‘I’m sorry officer. I had my cruise control on and just forgot the speed limit changed.’ His wife said, ‘Harry, I told you two miles ago that you were speeding.’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

El Papel De La Sabiduría En La Tribulación Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003

Keeping wise in the face of tribulation/problems

El papel de la sabiduría en la tribulación Santiago 1:5 Proverbios 1:1-3 I. Introducción A. Comencemos nuestro estudio esta noche leyendo los textos en contexto. Santiago 1:1-5: “Santiago, siervo de Dios y del Señor Jesucristo, a las doce tribus que están en la dispersión: Salud. 2 Hermanos ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-3, James 1:5

Denomination: Adventist

Pedir A Dios Sin Dudar: ¿pedir Qué? Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003

Sometimes our petitions to God are so unreasonable, yet...

Pedir a Dios sin dudar ¿Pedir qué? Santiago 1:6-12 Mateo 21:21-22 I. Introducción A. Los que pasamos por pruebas o tribulaciones, sea que estas sean internas (auto generadas) o externas (producidas por otros) normalmente no encontramos normal regocijarnos. La tendencia humana es perder la ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-12, Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Adventist

Venciendo La Tentación Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 21, 2003

James’ directive on overcoming temptation

Venciendo la tentación Santiago 1:12-13 2 Tim 4:7-8 I. Introducción A. Cuando el creyente se enfrenta con pruebas, tribulaciones, injusticias, sufrimiento y golpes de la vida, ¿cómo debe responder? Esta es la pregunta que ahora preocupa a Santiago. Cuando el creyente se enfrenta a tales ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, James 1:12-13

Denomination: Adventist

Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Prayer For Wisdom

Contributed by Eric Olson on Nov 12, 2002

This sermon deals with spiritual wisdom and enlightenment and how to apply God’s wisdom to daily living.

Paul’s Prayer for Wisdom Scripture Studied: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5 Intro: When I was growing up, I knew most of the popular Bible stories. I knew of Adam and Eve eating the fruit when God told them not to, I knew of Noah and the Ark, I knew of Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, etc… I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational