Sermons on James 1:22-2:22: showing 136-150 of 1,247

La Perversión De "La Religión Pura" Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003

James’ warning against the perversion of "true religion" by faithless "Joneses" who control the church with their money.

La perversión de “la Religión Pura” Santiago 2:1-7 Texto: Lucas 6:20-23 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A El capítulo 2 de Santiago viene a ilustrarnos en términos bien claros el lado negativo de lo que Santiago considera una religión “pura” y “sin mancha” (ver 1>27). Esa religión ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7, Luke 6:20-23

Denomination: Adventist

El "Décimo Primer" Mandamiento Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003

The "eleventh" commandment: James’ discussion of Jesus’ most neglected commandment: "love your neighbor as you love your self."

El “décimo primer” mandamiento Texto: Santiago 2:8-13 Lectura Bíblica: Levítico 19:15-18 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. En un mundo donde los “ismos” (favoritismo, nepotismo, racismo, etc) vienen marginando a miembros de la sociedad, tales “ismos,” de acuerdo a Santiago (ver Sant ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:15-18, James 2:8-13

Denomination: Adventist

Fe Y Obras, ¿cuál Es El Problema? - I Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003

Is James really against justification by faith? Let’s see what he’s got to say.

Fe y obras, ¿cuál es el problema? - I Texto: Santiago 2:14-26 Lectura Bíblica: Hebreos 11:1-3 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. Al continuar en nuestro estudio en la epístola universal de Santiago, entramos a una sección que ha sido cuestión de debate desde la Reforma Protestante del ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Adventist

Fe Y Obras: ¿cuál Es El Problema? - Ii Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003

Where does James place works in the process of salvation?

Fe y obras, ¿cuál es el problema? - II Texto: Santiago 2:14-26 Lectura Bíblica: Gálatas 3:7-11 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. Bienvenidos a la segunda parte de nuestro tema, “fe y obras, ¿cuál es el problema? - II.” Debo reconocer una cosa antes de proseguir: el título que le hemos ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-11, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Adventist

Herod's Choice

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 19, 2003

A look at how we should not just listen to the Word, but also obey it.

Title: Herod’s Choice Text: James 1:22; Mark 6 18-29 Subject: Obedience Introduction: There is an epidemic loose in our world today. It’s not a physical disease, but an epidemic far worse. It is the terrible reality that many people in our country know what God expects, yet stubbornly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:18-29, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James Chapter 2

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 22, 2003

We treat the Word of God like an All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet. We pick up and take the things that appeal to us, but leave behind and untouched things that challenge us. Why have 10 Commandments when you can enjoy only 8?

When I was in college, there was a restaurant that we loved to go to. It was an all you could eat type of place, which explains why I look the way I look today. We would go and stand in line in the buffet and pick all those things we wanted to eat -- shrimp, crab, clams, hushpuppies, French ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 2:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 25, 2003

Taking action as Christians.

James 1:17-27 “Be Doers Of The Word” As a preacher of the word, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my life stories, learnings and wisdom. As a preacher of the word, I also have the responsibility of preparing a message for you that is hopefully helpful to your walk with God as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: *other

God Favours Us All Equally Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 30, 2003

God show no partiality--we are all equals before God.

Sermon for 13 Pent Yr B, 7/09/2003 Prov 22:1-2,8-9,22-23 & James 2:1-10,14-17 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Those who are generous are blessed…” says our passage from Proverbs. A woman stopped by the pastor’s office with some good news. She ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12-22, James 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

All On Level Ground

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003

The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

No Foreigners In God's Sight

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon on racial tolerance and love for all humankind.

Mark 7:24-37 "There are No Foreigners in God’s Sight" We humans are a strange breed. Why on earth do we feel as if we have to discriminate between others based on where the others were born, or where they live, or what color their skin is, or if they are rich or poor, a Southerner or a Yankee, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Test Of Trustworthiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says.

"THE TEST OF TRUSTWORTHINESS" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:19--27 Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says. There are (3) three coinciding aspects of trustworthiness directly related to God’s Word. Do you pass the test ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

"Merciful Love "

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love

"MERCIFUL LOVE " By Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com James 2:1-13 Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

A Faith Too Big For Works

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 21, 2003

A neglected friendship teaches that faith and works must be the "best of friends."

On a pleasant leisurely day this past summer, I drove my car up the steep hill on Urf Road in the little town of Cowlesville, and stopped by the childhood home of my best friend from middle school, Bret. Bret and I spent a lot of time together during the summers and did the kinds of things that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran