Sermons on James 3:17:

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2005

In today’s text we have what some have called "God’s Wisdom Test." This is a kind of personal exam by which you can see how wise or otherwise you really are in all your relationships. James lists 6 distinguishing marks of wise person.

Scripture Robert Fulghum wrote a book titled "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten." Listen to what he wrote: Most of what I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Wise Are You? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Seventh in a series on the book of James. Deals with the nature of true wisdom.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 7 “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty years than in the previous ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Influential Person Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 5, 2005

8th message in James series. James has a decidedly different concept of what counts for influence than our secular society does.

On Christmas Eve 1985 this article appeared in Our Daily Bread: In the early 19th century, a war-weary world was anxiously watching the march of Napoleon. All the while babies were being born. In 1809, midway between the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, William E. Gladstone was born in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Sown In Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005

Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Bring Peace To Others

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Oct 21, 2003

Our faith in Jesus leads us to live at peace with those around us.

James 3:13-18 Grace mercy and peace are yours from God who gives you life and asks you to serve him with your life. (James 3:13-18 NIV) "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. {14} But if you harbor bitter ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tongue Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon 4 in a serie sof 7 sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

Living the Christian Life The Worst Part of Us – The Tongue James 3:1-18 As I look back over the past 31 years, I focus on my mistakes in life. Mistakes in relationships present and past. Almost all of the time, mistakes that I have made have been caused by one thing – something that I had said. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 19, 2007

Wisdom is something we would all like. In this pivotal passage in James, which is often tied to wisdom, I think is really about the peace of God. And how God’s wisdom leads to his peace.

Life constantly lays choices before us. Many are mundane and ordinary: If we say yes to fish at a restaurant, we also say no to chicken, beef and every other meat. To order one dessert is, in a way, to reject the other desserts. Some are bigger. When you get married, as your vows say, you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Anglican

Defeating King Me Series

Contributed by Bret White on Aug 28, 2007

We must defeat our selfish nature to allow Christ to take control. Where does it begin and how big of a problem is it?

Scripture Reading: James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not the wisdom that comes down ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Go; Let God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2001

Old Testament Isaiah and New Testament James agreed on the two principal ingredients of genuine, lasting personal peace -- Let Go; Let God

13If you are wise and understand God¡¦s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don¡¦t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don¡¦t brag about being ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001

Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

What makes a peson truly wise?

True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Verses False Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002

Part 14 in a series in the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 14 “True Verses False Wisdom” Date: November 3, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James picking up in chapter 3. We have said over and over again, I believe it is worth repeating this ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan