Sermons on James 1:17:

Don't Blame God...honor Him Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2007

We honor God when we understand our nature and His

Free powerpoint -- email jaywmc@aol.com reference this sermon title and I will send it to you. “Don’t Blame God…Honor Him” “We honor God when we understand our nature and His.” James 1:12-18 Sunday morning sermon 08.19.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) We honor God with our actions. We honor ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance And Temptation Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 31, 2004

James was one of the most influential Church leaders of the early church, lets find out why.

James 1:1-18 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. (2) Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, (3) because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (4) Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Unchanging God--Part 1

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

The Unchanging God--Part 2

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. This is part two in the series on God’s attributes.

The Unchanging God—part 2 Text: James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Last week we looked at some of the unchanging attributes of God. We talked about the unchanging ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

The Walk

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about keeping our walk fresh.

Turn with me to James chapter 1. Read James 1:17-27. James was a most practical writer, and here we see his practicality shine through. We see some the basic ideas of the walk. The Christian life has often been called a walk. You can tell a lot about a person by their walk. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Truth About Good And Evil

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. In this passage James outlines the truth about good and evil.

The Truth About Evil and Good INTRODUCTION We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. We see it all around us. Our generation does evil and we call it good and we avoid good as if it was evil. For example it’s almost impossible to find someone who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Look, The Lure & The Lie Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Let No Man Say..." Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 19, 2004

There is a high cost to low living. Temptation brings out the best or should I say the worst in us all. Let’s see why!

Introduction When the subject of temptation comes up, what do you think of or about? Embesselment, proposition, the unknown? If the truth be known temptation has no boundries and many faces and all of us at one time or another will be tempted in some way! For this reason James offers counsel to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jammin' With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 14, 2002

This is the final message in this amazing series that has shown us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be Jammin’ with Joy

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 5 (Jammin’ with Joy) Brian A. Moon A man working in New York City at a very stressful marketing job was asked to take the next 3 days off and spend time amongst the people of the city probing them with questions about some of the products that they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 92:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfect Gifts For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002

Recognizing that God’s greatest gift is His Son Christ Jesus, this outline identifies five great gifts that God gives us through His Son.

GOD’S PERFECT GIFTS FOR HIS CHILDREN “Every good gift and ever perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. When we think of God’s gifts to mankind, we first thank Him for His indescribable gift, our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Balanced View Of Sin And Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 7, 2004

#1 in a 12 sermon series

JAMES 1:12-18 A Balanced view North College Ave Baptist Church Snyder, TX July 11, 2004 I. Patient endurance is our evidence of true love for God. A. God’s promise is the root. B. Endurance is the fruit. C. The crown of life is the reward. II. James addresses those who are in danger of giving ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 27, 2004

If you could give the perfect gift, what would it be? Only God can give the absolute perfect gift, which He gave to us in Salvation.

The Perfect Gift James 1:17 Intro. Think for a minute. What do you think would be the perfect gift? Not just for a particular individual, but a gift that would be perfect for every individual. Here are come characteristics of what I think would be the perfect gift. 1. It would have to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

God doesn’t run out of compassion and He is not short on power!

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17