Sermons on James 1:7:

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

2nd message on James. Troubles and trials are part of the core curriculum of life. James shows us how to deal with them.

Lucy offers one of her unsolicited observations about life in a “Peanuts” cartoon. “Life,” she muses to Charlie Brown, “is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going. Some place it so they can see where they have been. And some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:16-18

Wisdom For The Winds & Waves Of Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

We need wisdom in order to navigate through the winds & waves of life.

WISDOM FOR THE WINDS & WAVES OF LIFE James 1:5-7 By Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION James a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ has already thoroughly exhorted his readers to consider their various trials joy because the proving of their faith in God will produce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perseverance Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Dec 15, 2003

He wants to change our lives heal our hearts and give us the Crown of Life. Do you want this Crown?

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Bad Things Happen To Everybody Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

First in a series on James. This message deals with principles for handling difficulties in our lives.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 1 “Bad Things Happen To Everybody” James 1:1-10 “I heard a story of a man who was riding on a subway. It was quite crowded and he had to face the door. He was prone to motion sickness and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 30, 2011

Time for a true confession. Mine won’t compete with celebrity scandals on TV or show up on papers at the checkout line. I confess that I struggle with doubt. I struggle with the thought that it is possible to not doubt. Doubting seems so natural.

Prayer Keys - Not Doubting “But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.” James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

TESTING YOUR FAITH

THE TEST OF FAITH JAMES 1:1 18 This morning I want to begin a study in the book of James but I want to do things a little differently than we normally would. In each bulletin should have been an outline of the book of James...one that I will be using as a basic framework for this series. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

The Purpose Of Tests Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Life's pleasant moments are made even more sweeter when we keep in mind that they lead to this great spiritual destiny...and life's most difficult moments are to be endured patiently...remembering that patience and persistence turn sorrow into stepping st

THE PURPOSE OF TESTS JAMES 1:5 11 Read James 1:5 11 Last week we studied verses 2 4 and saw that ...............(v.2) Almost a remake of Bobby McFarren's song "Don't worry Be happy" right? consider it pure joy...be happy.... Today we come to a passage that is often quoted but usually out ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Spiritual Bootcamp

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 8, 2011

Perhaps the greatest lessons I learned about life came during Marine Corps bootcamp, Paris Island, the Summer of 1978. Christians need bootcamp too.

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP When I was young I was a very active kid, I am sure many of you were as well. We may have to strain a little to remember those days, but most all of us could not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

1- It’s pure joy to experience trials 2- It’s pure joy to attain wisdom 3- It’s pure joy to be single-minded

INTRO.- Joy can mean many things to many people. ILL.- A January 1994 Reuters News Service story on Manuel Oliveira's ice cream shop in Merida, Venezuela, reported on his 567 flavors: including onion, chili, beer, eggplant, smoked trout, spaghetti parmesan, chicken with rice, and spinach. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us Stronger" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

This message looks at God's toolbox to find the tools that God uses to craft us into a more mature believer.

The Road to Spiritual Maturity “What Doesn’t kill us makes us Stronger” James 1:1-12 Let’s begin this morning with a few brief facts we need to know about the book of James. 1. It was written sometime prior to AD 62. 2. It was written by James, the brother of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Trouble

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 21, 2013

James lets believers know that trouble, trial and difficulty are part of life that cannot be avoided, but that as believers we CAN deal with the trouble, trial and difficulty that comes our way...

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James One Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/30/2012 You know one of the best things about the church is that it’s like a family, which is also one of the worst things about the church. Families don’t always get along. It is like the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

When Troubles Come Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 29, 2013

So let me get this straight James... I am to 'rejoice' when troubles come my way?

A Study of the Letter of James James 1:1-8 August 21, 2013 Last week we learned a little about the background and history of the book of James. During this past week I asked you to read the ENTIRE book of James once every day… how many did that? Tonight we are going to begin our study in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Do This! James 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

Series: Book of James: Let’s do this! Just do it! James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational