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Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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The Gospel places real demands on how we are to conduct our lives.

Doers of the Word Text: James 1:19-27 Theme: The Gospel places specific demands on how we are to live. Opening: A schoolteacher lost her life’s savings in a business scheme that had been elaborately explained by a swindler. When her money disappeared and her dream was shattered, she went to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religion That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006

based on 27 ratings

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Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showing No Favoritism Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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The church must be the one place in the world where the things which serve to classify and separate people must not be allowed.

Introduction: A. I read a story about what happened at a church one Sunday morning. 1. As the congregation began to arrive they found a dirty, old vagrant lying beside the church’s front door. 2. Some looked at him and said how awful that someone looking like that is lying outside our beautiful ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little R & R. . .and R Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005

based on 11 ratings

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Fourth in a series walking through the book of James. This week’s message focuses on the need to spend time in God’s Word, and utilize it as a mirror to reflect on our lives.

When we started our series on the book of James back on the first Sunday of May, we played some Bible trivia. Especially surrounding the book of James. Well, back by popular demand, or just because I enjoy it. . .we have Bible trivia round two. On your message outline you will find a number of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Avoiding The "Red-Line" Church Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 31, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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The fifth in a series of sermons through the book of James. The focus of this message is on the sin of partiality and favoritism. Especially ways in which it takes place in the church today.

(This message contains a significant intro that is a personal life experience. Should be personalized to an example from the speakers life of prejudice/favoritsim/partiality being shown.) We have been working our way through the book of James. Chapter one is behind us and as you will see over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pure Religion Vs. Bad Religion

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 11, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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A sermon on religion from the New Testament, especially James 1:26-27.

Sermon for 10/8/2006 Pure Religion vs. Bad Religion Emphasis on James 1:26-27 Introduction: Pure religion vs. Bad religion. In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which thousands died through religiously motivated violence, this question arises. What is it that distinguishes ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

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This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Spiritual Malfunction

Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006

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When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Doing All Things

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 9, 2006

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As followers of Christ Jesus we cannot pick and choose our neighbors. Nor can we pick and choose what teachings we will follow.

James 2: 1 – 17 / Do All Things Well Intro: When I lived in South Bend, Indiana my family and I would frequent a restaurant called “The King’s Table.” This restaurant had by far the largest buffet I have ever seen. There was every kind of meat you could imagine, every type of vegetable, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 9, 2006

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James features on works showing our faith NOT works driving our faith

James 2:1-17 Story: One man I admire greatly is Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941). Maximilian Kolbe was a Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp for his faith. On May 28, 1941, he was transferred to the concentration camp at Auschwitz. During his time there, he would share his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006

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Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Them

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 13, 2006

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We are taught by scripture that all are loved by God, but we tend to segregate groups into “we” and “they.” This is wrong.

Scripture: From the New American Standard Bible James 2: 1-10 1 My brothers, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Pity The Fool Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Knowing the importance of hearing and obeying God’s Word

I Pity The Fool 5-7-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:21-27 Intro. At age 36 Erik Weihenmayer (WINE-mayor) is known as a world-class athlete. He’s a skydiver, a paraglider and a marathon runner. He’s been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Love {discrimination}

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 24, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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This sermon deals with a test of our Love for other in the way of discrimination, and what we can learn from it.

THE TEST OF LOVE {DISCRIMINATION} James 2:1-13 Lets read our Text 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

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