Sermons on James 1:15:

Facing Temptation...and Living To Tell About It Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2010

Temptation effects all of us. How can we overcome temptation and live to glorify the Lord?

Facing Temptation…and living to tell about it Series: James – Real Faith for Real Life James 1:13-18 To overcome temptation, we need to Know the origin of temptation and sin Know the process of temptation and sin Evil Desire + Opportunity = Temptation Temptation + Action = Sin Sin + ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010

When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Or Alive

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

This message is part of an 8 sermon series on the book of James. Taken from James 1:13-18, this message focuses on the problem of temptation and sin.

Dead or Alive James 1:13-18 CHCC: October 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Illustration: One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hook, Line And Sinker

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

A message on temptation and how to overcome it

"Hook, Line and Sinker" James 1:12-18 OPEN: Every good fisherman worth his salt knows that you can't catch fish consistently by using only one kind of bait. Seasoned fishermen know that the difference between going home with fish and going home with a fish story lies in the bait. So if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seasons Of Life (Part 2 - The Middle Years) Series

Contributed by W F on Jan 10, 2011

What are some of the tests we face in the middle years of life and how ought we navigate them to the glory of God?

INTRODUCTION Our growth (physically, intellectually, spiritually etc), up to the age of about 25 can be likened to drinking from a fire hydrant. We get twelve years of formal education, maybe some tertiary study or an apprenticeship, and then there’s all the life experiences we get outside that. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: *other

Spiritual L.s.d.

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Jan 15, 2011

Lust, Sin, and Death! James warns us that there are consequences for our actions, and David's carnal sin is a vivid illustration of the damage a believer can cause to those around them!

Introduction The Year was 1990, and we had a problem in our school. Someone was handing out little patches with cartoon pictures and symbols – like temporary tattoos. Only thing was they were laced with LSD! Acid! Talk about scary! It’s a terrible drug that is HIGHLY addictive and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On, Not Out Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 1, 2010

God wants us to keep holding on to Him while trusting that He is not holding out on us!

Holding On, not Out James 1:12-18 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. 13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lesson 1: How Tempation Gets To You

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 16, 2010

Nine statements about temptation.

A. NINE STATEMENTS ABOUT TEMPTATION 1. Definition of temptation: something that seduces or has the quality to seduce, i.e., synonyms: bait, lure, snare, decoy. 2. Everyone will be tempted, no one is immune. 3. To resist temptation, we must know its nature. “An attraction or allurement to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

El Diablo Me Hizo Hacerlo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010

Muy a menudo hemos escuchado de la boca de personas que han caído en pecado, utilizar la famosa frase "el diablo me hizo hacerlo". ¿Cuan cierto será eso? ¿quien es últimamente responsable por los pecados cometidos, el diablo o la persona quien comete el

Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación ¿Que es la CONCUPISCENCIA? Santiago 1:13-15 Etim: Latín, con- plenamente, cupere, desear. Concupiscentia, deseo, ambición. La insubordinación de los deseos a la razón; la inclinación de la naturaleza humana hacia el pecado, causa ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wisdom In Temptation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

God promises wisdom in the midst of life’s trials

We¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¦d like to suggest two more certainties trials and temptations. • Hard times introduce new temptations into our lives • One of the common responses to difficult time is to focus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Leave The Bait Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Blame God...honor Him Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2007

We honor God when we understand our nature and His

Free powerpoint -- email jaywmc@aol.com reference this sermon title and I will send it to you. “Don’t Blame God…Honor Him” “We honor God when we understand our nature and His.” James 1:12-18 Sunday morning sermon 08.19.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) We honor God with our actions. We honor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addicts Victorious In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

“Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Right Gift Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009

2nd in a series on James for summer 2009

During my undergrad years at Cal State Hayward I read about an experiment to determine if rats would seek out new places of safety when faced with danger. It involved random low-level shocks to the cage and a random "shock free" zone. After a while, instead of seeking a place that was free from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed