Sermons on James 1:2-2:5:

"Merciful Love "

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love

"MERCIFUL LOVE " By Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com James 2:1-13 Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. There are three areas where God’s people must constantly evaluate their exercise of Christian love. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Lasting Legacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 26, 2003

Money can be used to leave a ’lasting legacy’, or dammage our souls. It all depends on how you react to the trials and blessings that it brings

“lasting legacy” Jas 1:1-11 (focus vs 9-11) WBC 28/9/3am A rich man named Carl loved to ride his horse through his vast estate to congratulate himself on his wealth. One day on such a ride, he came on Hans, an old tenant farmer who had sat down to eat his lunch in the shade of a great oak tree. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Word Of Honor

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our word is power. It can be used to heal and inspire, or it could be used to wound and discourage.

October 16, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Subject for tonight’s study—Word of Honor: Be Careful What You Say B. We begin with the statement: “Word is power.” 1) From God’s word to ours, word is power. a) Genesis reminds us that it is by God’s word that the universe came to be. 1. God said, “Let there ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Adventist

Wait Training

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Learn Patience.

James 1:2-4 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Today, we are in the midst of a time where everybody is trying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cycle Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 25, 2003

Let’s see how Saul (Paul) gives us a graphic example of the cycle os sin. Verse by verse study of Acts 8:1-8.

&:58……And the witnesses laid down their clothes ate the feet of a young man named Saul.. Prayer…. Verse 1 Now Saul was A)consenting to his death. At that time a great B)persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tigers And Trainers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003

1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Things Are Not Always As They Seem

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 9, 2003

We are to see all people as children of God, not sort them into categories: beautiful or ugly, rich or poor, clean or dirty.

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 19—The People with Roses Scripture Ref: Matt. 25:31-46 Heb. 13:1-3 James 2:1-9 Matt. 10:40-42 Matt. 11:2-6 1. Introduction a. Last night we observed a total lunar eclipse: (1) Ultimately, was the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46

Faith Works

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

A faith that doesn’t show itself in word and deed is dead.

Pentecost 17 B James 2:1-5; 8-10; 14-18 10/05/03 A woman called her doctor one morning, complaining that her husband had a snoring problem that kept her awake all night. She asked him if there was anything he could do to help out. "Well,” he said, “there is an operation I can perform that will ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing On The Word Of God In The Midst Of Storms

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon is about the help we receive through the word of God is our times of trial namely 1).SUSTENANCE 2).STABILITY 3).SURETY 4).SUBSTANTIATION 5).SALVAGE 6).STIMULATION 7).SOLACE

STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF STORMS ************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SUSTENANCE 2.STABILITY 3.SURETY 4.SUBSTANTIATION 5.SALVAGE 6.STIMULATION 7.SOLACE THE MESSAGE STANDING ON THE WORD OF GOD IN THE MIDST OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, Romans 8:28-39, James 1:12, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 3:8-12, Nehemiah 8:1-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exercising Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

From Church Member To Disciple

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon is about the growth process that should take place in the life of a believer.

From Church Member To Disciple GNLCC 11/16/03 Matthew 7:13-27 Proverbs 3:1-13 James 1:19-25 John got back his history exam and for the third time he got a D-. He looked over at his friend Terry, who had a big smile on his face. Terry had an A. John made up his mind he was going to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Have We Missed?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 23, 2003

There is constant scriptural evidence that says we can ask God and expect to receive. What stands in our way?

November 23, 2003 Morning Worship Text: James 1:2-8 Subject: True Faith Title: What Have We Missed? A story is told about a mountain climber with great ambition who had a lofty goal of climbing a mountain near his home. He was desperate to complete his climb and after years of training and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God