Sermons on James 1:1-9:12:

Wealth And My Spiritual Health Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

The way I acquire and use wealth is a good measure of my spiritual health.

I grew up in a typical blue collar family. My dad managed one of the very first fast food restaurants – the Lucky Wishbone – and my mom stayed at home taking care of four kids. She didn’t work outside the home until all of us got older, so for much of my life, our family got by on ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

A mature disciple makes prayer the first response, not the last resort.

A couple of months ago our dog, Susie, was apparently chasing some critter near our pool equipment, which resulted in several wires that are required for that equipment to work properly being broken. So I got my tools and equipment out and re-spliced all those wires and my equipment was working ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Respector Of Person Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 8, 2014

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Respector of James James 2:1-4 1. Check your attitude 2. Check your treatment 3. Check your motive ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ Coming Soon? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

The Second Coming Is Christ Coming Soon? James 5:7-9 A young lady had been invited out on a nice dinner date. She spent all afternoon getting ready, picking out the right dress and making sure her hair and make up were done just right. After all this was going to be her first date with this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-9

Submit To God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 27, 2009

The key to the whole book is found in the command to submit ourselves to God. duh!

We have all seen, read, or heard something like the following. It describes the attitude of possession for a 2-year-old. If I want it, it’s mine If I like it, it’s mine If it looks like it’s yours in any kind of way, it’s mine If I need it, it’s mine If you buy it, it’s mine If I don’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Not The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 20, 2009

James reminds his readers of man’s frailty and God’s sovereignty.

JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS YOU ARE NOT THE MASTER JAMES 4:11-17 INTRODUCTION James chapter 4 is where we turn to today. We will be looking at the last part of chapter 4. Now, remember the first 10 verses of chapter 4 are a call to abandon the selfish, sinful ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Superficial Or Supernatural

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural?

Introduction Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural? You’re going to find two kinds listed here in James chapter 1 beginning in verse 26: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Riches Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Mar 10, 2015

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Riches James 5:1-6 1. How you view riches - v. 3 A. They are temporary - v. 2 B. They are worthless - v. 3 C. They are consuming - v. 3 D. They are evidence - v. 4 2. How you obtain riches - v. 4 A. Unjust wages B. Unreasonable gain 3. How you use wages ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Build Me In Speech Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

Words are powerful. We see this theme in James chapter 3 played out, but it’s also a theme strung through the entire book of James. Words are very powerful. They can do great good. I can encourage someone, and their spirits will be lifted.

"Yiddish folklore offers a telling tale about our words. One such man had told so many malicious untruths about the local rabbi that, overcome by remorse, he begged the rabbi to forgive him. "And, Rabbi, tell me how I can make amends." The rabbi sighed, "Take two pillows, go to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lesson 21. The Discipline Of The Tongue (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

From his discourse on idle faith, James proceeded to discuss the idle speech. The failure o bridle the tongue, mentioned earlier (1:26), is now expanded. As disturbing as those who have faith with no works are those Christians who substitute words for works.

1Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 23. The Source Of Worldliness (James 4:1-10) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God.

Text: James 4:1-3 (NIV) [part 1] 1. What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2. You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Faith Is Tested Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 12, 2022

Based on James 1:1-4 - Challenges hearers to understand that God uses tests in our lives to grow our faith.

“WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED” James 1:1-4 FBCF – 9/11/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – First responders face tests all the time. - Firefighters – Every time pager goes off or call comes in, we know that we will face some sort of test. May be a minor test, a relatively easy test, a quick test. Or may be a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching The Unadulterated Word Of God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Good Deeds Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 1, 2020

James seems to be contradicting Paul, who taught that salvation was by faith and not by works. Martin Luther even called the book of James, a “Strawy Epistle.” James and Paul were not at odds, though.

James 2 Faith and Good Deeds June 7, 2020 James 2:14-17, 26 NIV What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, James 2:26, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 25:35-36, Hebrews 10:23-25, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational