Sermons on James 1:26:

Try Turning The Pancake?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2018

What are we going to do? A new day? A new week? A new year? No matter how flat the pancake there is always two sides. We need a greater insight to realize this obstacle is a new opportunity to trust God. Faith does not jump into darkness, faith steps into the LIGHT!

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGH ABOUT FLIPPING THE PANCAKE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinggers@aol.com (Two part lesson: GOD CAN) WHATEVER THIS DAY HOLDS, THIS WEEK, OR THIS YEAR: REFUSE TO LIVE IN DOUBT AND FEAR, FLIP THE PANCAKE… If the pancake is burning on one side, WHY NOT TURN IT OVER? TRY ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, 2 Corinthians 5:7, James 1:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018

We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2020

Acting on faith waters faith. Listening to sermons and reading the Bible and doing nothing in response leads to...nothing. God wants way more than nothing for His people. So He's given us the gift and calling of being doers of the Word and not only hearers.

Sermon for January 26, 2020 - Listening and Doing [I am thankful to William Barclay's exposition of James chapter 1, which influences much of this message directly and indirectly.] Did you know that God truly cares about every aspect of your life? Sometimes people say that God is too big or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Testament Religions

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

It would be an understatement to say that the religious world is in a state of confusion. With hundreds of denominations in this country and thousands of religions worldwide, it’s sufficient to say that many people simply don’t know what’s going on.

Introduction. You likely know that sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Therefore, in order to get back to God, we need religion. The word “religion” basically means to “tie or bind back to God again.” This fundamental belief in sin and redemption has fueled the development of many varied ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-14, Acts 26:5, James 1:26, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

If I want to be more like Jesus good intentions are not enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Supernatural Or Superficial

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.

Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lykeland, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat beside him was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be A True Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 24, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Be a True Friend! Squid Game Part 3 James 1:22-27 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part three of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 John 4:7-8

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 16, 2023

Message 3 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

In 1988, the advertising agency of Wieden & Kennedy met with a client to discuss campaign ideas on how to grow their client’s market share in the sports apparel industry. Borrowing their inspiration from the last words of a prisoner on death row, the Just Do It campaign was launched and was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Doer Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 2, 2023

A journey through the practical wisdom of James.

Being and Doing James 1:19-27 August 26, 2001 Has someone ever told you a story and you have absolutely no clue where they’re going with it? One time, I was talking to someone who actually said, “to make a long story, longer...” Ugh! Make it shorter ... please, especially when I don’t know what ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling Your Power Plant - Working Your Tongue God's Way Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

If we would admit it, believers can have all kinds of problems with their tongues sometimes, but Christians, we can do better. By God's grace we can start new habits in our speech. Our tongue is like a power plant, believers should control their tongues to work God's way.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, James 3:2-7, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Religion That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021

James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship 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 a statement that is truthful and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Quality Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 17, 2021

Life is made up of many factors which contribute to the overall quality.

Craig D. Lounsbrough a licensed Professional Counsellor in the State of Colorado and ordained by the Evangelical Church Alliance once remarked: “Our egos are utterly convinced that ‘quality of life’ is found in the ‘domineering of life.’ And a very simple way to effectively destroy the whole of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22-27, Proverbs 28:20

True Religion James 1:26-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 31, 2021

James 1:26 speaks of "true religion." We know about caring for orphans and widows, but what about the other part?

James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

But It’s Only Words

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2021

We often dismiss our words because actions are what really matter. This sermon looks at some of the warnings the Scripture gives us about the dangers of our words.

BUT IT'S ONLY WORDS: Often we think of actions as being serious but words as being insignificant. TAKING OUR WORDS SERIOUSLY: 1. Your words reveal who you are. - Matthew 12:34-35. - We deny this: “I said it but that’s not who I am.” Like when we lie or burst out in anger. 2. Your words ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6, James 1:26, Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist