Sermons on James 1:18:

There's A Storm Moving Your Way

Contributed by Torri Evans on Nov 4, 2007

When your storm comes, stand on God’s Word.

James 1: 2-26 “There’s A storm moving your way”. Profiting from Trials 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, **Loss of a job, loved ones, home, car, health, friends, etc… One must view their trials as a Spiritual growth. You are not to rejoice in the trials itself, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could God Do That?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Ther will always be mystery when it comes to suffering. We would certainly desgin the Christian life to have less suffering and more fun. But God has a different plan.

Passage: James 1:9-18 Intro: It’s the most common theological question asked. 1. it is asked when hurricanes slam ashore and thousands die. 2. when tsunamis come without warning and kill 200,000 3. when a mom comes to the day of delivery and her twins are still-born 4. If God is good, how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Wants Doers (Action)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

James Study 2 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Study of the book of James

Wednesday, October 03, 2007 James Study #2 James Chapter 1 We found out last week that Jesus is only mentioned 2 times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. We discovered that James is pointing emphasis on Fruit if you say you have faith. We ended with a double minded ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Don't Always Spell Trouble With A Capital "T" Series

Contributed by Matthew Vigor on Mar 22, 2007

Tough times come for all of us in a variety of ways.

Sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2005 1st sermon in an 11 part series "You don’t always spell ’trouble’ with a capital T" "Words to Grow By" (James 1:1-18) Copyright 2005 G. Charles Sackett That section in Ginny’s Bible is absolutely correct. Tough times come. They come for all of us in a variety ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James reminds us of God’s trustworthy nature

Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. He pulled the eggs out of the refrigerator and told his little brother, “I’ll give you five dollars if you let me break three of these eggs over your head.” The little brother said, “You ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Our Duty

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 25, 2007

Memorial Day sermon paralleling the duty of our soldiers SOme of this was adapted from Melvin Worthington

Our Duty James 1:1-27 Key Verse 22 The real test = DO the Word – Duty -from the word “due” ie taxes are due, bills are due -- Duty is what is due the Lord our Savior! James makes a clear statement here -- just knowing the Word is not enough! Evidently James (the brother of Jesus) writing to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007

The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

This is the first part of our series on James. We talked about the difference between trials and temptations and how to handle them.

We are starting a brand new series today called a search for what is real. Between now and the end of June we are going to be walking through one of my favorite books of the Bible, and one of the most controversial ones, the book of James. When I was in college, I led a small group of high ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

The beginning of a seven part series on Living the Christian Life - based out of the book of James.

Living the Christian Life Temptation!!!! James 1:1-20 I hate temptation. I hate it when it comes my way. It may be temptation to blow up on someone. It may temptation of saying something that I should not say, doing something that I should not do. However, temptation comes my way, every day ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Temptation Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 1, 2007

We are all tempted, but how do we overcome.

Introduction I. Temptation A. It doesn’t matter how much your pray. B. It doesn’t matter how “good” you think you are. C. Your family history doesn’t matter, your family present doesn’t matter. D. It doesn’t even matter how committed to God and to living for Christ you are. E. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

How To Fight Temptation

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007

This message is aimed to help people fight temptation.

How to Fight Temptation James 1:12-18 Mark Anthony was known as the silver-throated orator of Rome. He was a brilliant man, strong leader, and a courageous soldier. But the one thing he lacked was the strength to say ‘no’ to temptation. On the outside he was impressive and magnificent. But on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Twelve Days Of Christmas

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 29, 2006

This popular Christmas song was written in the 16th century as a way to teach children the basic doctrines of the Bible.

“The Real Twelve Days of Christmas” TEXT: James 1:17-18 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning… 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Were Do Miracles Come From?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 17, 2008

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CLAIM THE ABILITY TO CREATE MIRACLES, MOST OFTEN IT IS DEPENDENT UPON SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD

WERE DO MIRACLES COME FROM? MORE POPULAR TITLE: HOW TO MANUFACTURE A MIRACLE “ “ “ : 12 EASY STEPES TO MIRACLE MAKING DID WE CALL THE WRONG PREACHER? EVERY GOOD GIFT (Jas 1:17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008

Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist