Sermons on James 1 17:

Cultivating Joy And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 12, 2020

Joy in the Lord and gentleness in dealing with others affect our quality of life. When we are thinking right about God and our relationship with Him, joy and gentleness naturally flows.

Intro In Philippians 4:1 we are given the directive to “stand fast in the Lord.” i That is followed by a series of exhortations that tell us how to do that. The exhortation in verses 2-3 is about maintaining unity in the congregation. That is not always easy to do, is it? That’s why Ephesians 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6, Luke 10:20, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 37:5-7, Acts 16:25, Numbers 20:2-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, James 3:17, 1 Samuel 30:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Face To Face With Our Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

What is the purpose of trials and tests?

Face to Face with our Faith James 1:9-20 Max Lucado shares a story that happened in November 2004. A group of teenagers decided it would be fun to steal a car and go for a joyride. They find a credit card, get some groceries, a 20 lb turkey, and head to the video store. There they are caught on a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Deceived! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 14, 2015

Deception is all around us. How do we overcome? James has great counsel from God to help us.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren! These are the opening words of today’s text in James chapter 1:16. As I worked through this text over and over this week both to memorize it and to understand it, I realized that James speaks of being deceived three times here in the last part of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ashes Of Temptation Series

Contributed by David Roth on Feb 26, 2015

Lent I (B) midweek. The source of temptation is our own sinful desires within us. Therefore, we look to Christ who purifies our hearts, to deliver us from temptation.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Ashes of Temptation” Our world today is full of temptation, isn’t it? You don’t even have to go looking for it anymore. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-19, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 21, 2014

All of us need to understand that temptation is universal. If you ever meet someone who is never tempted by anything there is only one conclusion you can draw about that person. They’re dead.

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Duped Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

Study in the book of James

v. 16 is a "bridge" verse that carries us back to previous truth and forward to the next truth I. Do not be duped - where lust leads II. Do not be duped - what God is like - v. 17 A. God is good B. God is giving C. God is light D. God is unchanging III. Do not be duped - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Doer Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 2, 2014

The book of James

A Doer James 1 I. The unaffected hearer A. Deception B. Discouragement C. Dullness D. Doubt E. Defilement II. The understanding doer A. He reflects the Word B. He reacts to Word 1) Profitable result 2) Practical religion 3) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Tested Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014

Trials, Perseverance, Faith

LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Or The Wrapping?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014

Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. I want to look at 6 things about God’s gifts today. I. It is an Unsolicited Gift. 1. Matthew 1:18-25 2. Many times, this Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

My Success Is All About God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 7, 2022

It is God who gives us all our abilities and opportunities. Any success we experience is all because of God, and we must give all glory to God. In this sermon, we see what happened to three men in the Bible when they did or didn't give glory to God for their abilities.

A. We are nearing the end of our sermon series “It’s All About God – Living A God-Centered Life.” 1. I hope this series has been inspiring and enlightening and challenging for you. 2. In the first half of the series, we sought to get a clearer picture of our God. 3. We sought to behold God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-18, Romans 11:36, James 1:17, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Proverbs 22:4, 1 Chronicles 29:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chronos: James #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Temptation is part of life and resistance is possible in the belief of God’s goodness and love for all who call Him Lord.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Sin A Test?

Contributed by Dennis King on Apr 20, 2022

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.

Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Had you ever been an abomination to God for having ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2, James 1:22-24, Psalm 112:7-8, James 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Say A Word! Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 28, 2022

Focusing on the power and authority of God

When we go before the Almighty God in prayer, when we go and stand before the Almighty God in prayer, we need to know that He has the authority over everything, every situation. He has the authority over the wind and the wave. He has the authority over sickness. He has the authority over demonic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, John 16:33, Psalm 21:4, James 1:17, Psalm 34:15, Matthew 8:2-3  (view more)  (view less)