Sermons on James 1:19-2:29:

The More The Word The Less The Meaning.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Believers are created to emulate Jesus; we are to be like him in all our ways, that is why we are being called Christians; that is, we are Christ like.

When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Strenghts In Vlunerability Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 8, 2021

Your vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, vulnerability is a strength!

“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” James 4:6 (NLT) Your vulnerability is not a weakness. In fact, vulnerability is a strength! God can take your vulnerabilities and make you spiritually empowered, emotionally healed, relationally attractive, and formed for leadership. Here’s ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Doesn't Fix Everything, But It Changes Everything

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2021

Because of God's perfect wisdom, I trust Him to determine what is best for me, along with His perfect timing. Sometimes the mere timing of the answer is a miracle in itself to show that it truly came from God and not something of our own Power or Volition

TITLE: PRAYER DOESN’T FIX EVERYTHING, BUT IT CHANGES EVERYTHING SCRIPTURE: JAMES 5:16 This is our Third and final installment of this series on Prayer. In today’s modern world sometimes it is hard for us to realize the Power of Prayer. After all, man has accomplished so much that often we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 23, 2021

Taming our tongue is probably one of the hardest things we have to do. But thankfully it is not what we have to do by ourselves or in our own strength.

Taming the Tongue James 1:26 James 3:1-12 Good Morning/ Taming your tongue could be one of the hardest things you do Question- Have you ever said something that you wish you could take back? Have you ever realized that such a small muscle (3-4”) in your mouth could get you into so much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Road To Bitterness Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 15, 2019

We are going to look at how we can become bitter over time

The Road To Bitterness James 3:14-16 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019

Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Be The Name Sermon Ii: God Our Father The King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our position as subjects of the King of kings and Lord of lords whose kingdom is not of this world.

BLESSED BE THE REIGN OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER THE KING Ancestry played a significant role in biblical history and sort of rubbed off on some of us descendants of whoever from wherever. Although, as Americans, we tend to play down our heritage, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-17

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 1, 2018

Offense is one of the most devistating lures Satan uses to keep Christians from being effective in ministry. In this sermon I am going to review the Bait of Satan by John Bevere and suggest that it is possible to avoid and overcome offense.

Don’t Take the Bait James 4:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us does not know that we are one body of Christ, instructed to love, support and build each other up in the faith? And yet whom amongst us does not have one or several other ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Envy Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018

Envy - the sin we cannot enjoy

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 5 ENVY One author writes of a friend who was happily married, had a good job and a respectable salary, and who lived in a nice home. His kids where doing well in great schools. He enjoyed the company of a circle of good friends. Then . . . he went ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

“Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sharpening The Tools Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018

We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The Great Physician

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Apr 26, 2018

The WORD of God is the living WORD that sets us free from every kind of sickness and disease.

God loves us all and cares for us all. He loved us that much He made His Son to die for us and for our sin. Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Made Me Do It??? Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Temptation has more to do with following our flesh then following the devil. Satan can ONLY tempt us to do what we WANT to do.

James 1:9-18 9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

James 2:14-26 tells us of 3 kinds of faith. 1. Dead Faith - confesses Jesus with mouth but does not follow in obedience. 2. Demonic Faith - knows who God is and has an emotional reaction 3. Dynamic Faith - True Biblical Faith

James 2:14-17 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

3 Kinds of Faith part 2

James 2:14-20 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed