Sermons on James 5 3a10:

Faith To Use Spiritual Gifts Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

The task of faith.

“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way (1 Corinthians 12:31). “For I wish that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one in this manner and another in that” (1 Corinthians 7:7). A. MANY PURPOSES FOR FAITH 1. Get more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Corinthians 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Righteousness - Matthew 5:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 3, 2024

How can Jesus say anger is equivalent to murder? Killing a human being has such greater consequences and is so much more extreme. This message will show how the two sins have the same DNA and will expose how even our best efforts to obey God’s Word can degenerate into legalism.

Matthew 5:19-26 Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-21

Instructions For Ministry (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2025

In these verses, Matthew describes the responsibilities given to the apostles by the Lord Jesus. He anointed them with special powers and abilities to show people the power of God but also warned Mark 13;9-13of coming persecution for the cause of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus gave the apostles specific responsibilities and gifts to minister to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. His role as the Promised Messiah would be to not deliver the nation from the bondage of Rome, but to free them and all people from a far worse bondage, that of sin and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15, Mark 6:7-13, Mark 13:9-13, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 21:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Truths About Forgiveness Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Twenty truths about forgiveness.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of living, i.e., actual existence; maintains an active, strong, sufficient, reproductive, life. 2. Threefold definition of forgiving life: a. Based on past forgiveness. b. Enjoying present forgiveness. c. Facing a positive future of freedom because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 43:25, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Soli Deo Gloria - To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

And that brings us to our fifth and final Sola for this series, Foundations of our Faith, Soli Deo Gloria - to God be the Glory Alone.

Soli Deo Gloria - To God be the Glory! I Corinthians 1:30-31 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-03-19 Jesus is King This past week, rapper, producer, designer Kanye West released his new album entitled, “Jesus is King.” Now remember, Kanye used to call himself, “Yesus,” but in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hope That Endures: Finding Strength In Trials Romans 5:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2024

Romans 5:3-4 speaks of a truth that is challenging yet deeply encouraging: the idea that our problems and trials are not wasted—they serve a purpose.

Hope That Endures: Finding Strength in Trials Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) – “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-3, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Romans 8:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 26, 2018

This is part 5 in our series Guardrail adopted from Andy Stanley's series. The message is written from a Palm Sunday viewpoint and deals with why the Pharisees had hard hearts toward Jesus. We all need to protect our hearts.

Guardrails Part 5 Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-27 Luke 19:28-40 How many of you have ever had a crush on somebody and thought they were the greatest, but when you finally got to know the person, you didn’t think they were all that after all. As a matter of fact, you were surprised that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bible Study - 2 Corinthians 5:10

Contributed by Michael Brown on Feb 5, 2021

I did this Bible study for the men's Bible study group I'm in

Highlight - Highlight the verse that speaks to you “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil .” 2 Corinthians 5:10 (CSB) Explain - Explain what this passage means In this verse the apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Pre-Trib. Or Pre-Wrath? - Study 5

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 17, 2006

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God?

Does the Bible teach that Jesus will rapture His people before the Tribulation? This is a series of Studies on the question, "Will the rapture be before the Tribulation or before the Wrath of God? "PRE-TRIB. OR PRE-WRATH? Section Four Matt. 24:1-51 OH! WHERE DID YOU GO? It should be noted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Pause Before You Act (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Mar 7, 2012

In this final segment of the series, PAUSE Before You Act, we examine the effects of our actions. We consider the effect upon the Savior, the Sinner, the Saint and the effect upon Self. Please see the other parts of the series.

Please note that, while this sermon may be preached in stand-alone fashion, it is part of a series. You may wish to take a look at the first three sermons. Especially helpful would be sermon one which lays the foundation. Also, there is a companion sermon called THINK Before You Speak. V. E – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful Prayer - Philippians 4:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 16, 2022

Three strategies for fighting the bad kind of anxiety

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-7

"5 Requirements To Leading By Example"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 5, 2023

Series in Philippians

Title: 5 Requirements for Leading By Example Script: Phil. 3:15-21 Type: Expos. Series Where: GNBC 8-6-23 Intro: Leading by example. A priest and a pastor from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The priest’s read, "The End is Near!" The pastor, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 5 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

How do you show the Lord your love? How does he show his love for you? Nothing is more intimate and personal than God’s holy heavenly love, received and expressed in joyful worship.

Present Mark 14-16 dramatically, by memory if possible. Heavenly Anointing Today Mark begins and ends with women who come to anoint Jesus. First is Mary, sister of Lazarus and Martha. Second is a group of women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and Salome. All these women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The Raised Bar 5: Teaching To Observe Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009

Dealing with the part of our mission statement that says we are working to authentic faith

Text: Matthew 28:20, Title: RRB 5: Teaching To Observe, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/19/09, AM Opening illustration: “Jesus did not say, ‘Teach them all my commandments.’ He said, ‘Teach them to observe…’ You can teach a parrot all of Jesus’ commands. But you cannot teach a parrot to observe them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

study in James

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 1. The evidence of faith - vs. 14-16 *Profession is not faith 2. The element of faith - v. 17 *life and works 3. The explanation of faith - vs. 18-19 A. Faith is not mental assent B. Faith is not emotional assent C. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist