Sermons on James 1:26:

I Pity The Fool Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006

Knowing the importance of hearing and obeying God’s Word

I Pity The Fool 5-7-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:21-27 Intro. At age 36 Erik Weihenmayer (WINE-mayor) is known as a world-class athlete. He’s a skydiver, a paraglider and a marathon runner. He’s been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Learning And Living The Word Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006

James makes it clear that it is not enough to know the Word of God but that we must allow it to become a part of our lives

Learning and Living the Word James 1:22-27 September 24, 2006 Evening Worship Introduction Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006

A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 21, 2005

4th message in James Series. How to receive, react, and respond to the Word of God in obedience.

“The Bible: Highly Revered but Seldom Read” was the headline for a Christianity Today article reporting the results of a Gallup Poll. Americans expressed their attitudes toward God, the church, the Bible and their personal faith. Interestingly, 42 percent recognized in principle that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Good Gifts (From Above)

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 16, 2005

Pentecost 16(B) - Our God graciously gives goods gifts from above which include ears to hear, minds to think, and lives of action.

OUR GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (FROM ABOVE) James 1:17-27 - September 4, 2005 - Pentecost 16 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: About eight months ago in a country far, far away, half way around the world, we heard about the disastrous tsunami. We probably did not think about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

What About The Mirror?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 21, 2007

In this sermon you will find help in evaluating your reception of the word of God.

Remember the fairly tale where the wicked witch consulted the mirror but disregarded the mirror’s advice. We sometimes do the same thing. We hear the word of God but disregard the teachings we hear. James used a mirror to challenge our thinking concerning our receptivity of the word of God. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom And The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James shares how the Word of God is the source of all wisdom

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Religion Condemned Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2008

James exposes the difference between religion that comforts us and religion that reveals the power of Christ among us.

JAMES 1:26 RELIGION CONDEMNED “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” Someone has said, “You can’t believe half of what you hear, but you can repeat it.” This points out a real problem in the church today—we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008

What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Accurate Life (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008

We can have religion but no religiosity. Know what true religion that pleases God.

TOPIC: ACCURATE LIFE (PART 3) (6th of a Series in the Book of James – A Life That Make a Difference Series) Text: James 1:26-27 “26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James Study 3 Series

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

Study of the book of James

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 James Study #3 James Chapter 1 We have discussed that the name of Jesus is only mentioned two times in James and one reference is made to Him without naming Him. James is emphasizing, if you have faith show we your Fruit. Last week we were reminded that God does not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fanatics For The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2007

God calls His people to take seriously the instruction of the Word. In fact, He calls us to be fanatics for the Faith.

JAMES 1:19-27 FANATICS FOR THE FAITH “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Truth That Will Save Our Life.

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

In a cultgure that prefers to work in shades of grey, the Bible presents a different picture. The choice is clear and the results are real.

Passage: James 1:19-27 Intro: In our culture, the tendency is for everything to become a shade of gray. 1. it seems that the list of things that are “wrong” has become shorter and shorter. 2. we have become eager to excuse every alleged fault, to redefine our ethics based on polls and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

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