Sermons on James 1:1-22:

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005

The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tackling Temptations Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 16, 2005

The third in a series walking through the book of James. This message deals with the issue of temptation, and how to grow in our ability to have victory over it.

(EARLY IN THE SERVICE) I need all children, ages 4 through 10 who like marshmallows to come up here. Okay kids. This is the deal. I have a marshmallow for you. And I’m going to ask you to take this back to your seat, and hold on to it for a little while. Now, if you can hold on to this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Little R & R. . .and R Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005

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

The Alpha And Omega Of Temptations

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This passage of scripture deals with the birth, fruition and the conclusion of temptations.

“THE ALPHA AND OMEGA OF TEMPTATIONS” JAMES 1:13-15 1. Temptations do not COME from God. (v. 13) Genesis 3:12; 18:25; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12-13; James 1:2, 12; Exodus 8:32; 1 Chronicles 21:1; 2 Chronicles 32:31; Job 8:3; 34:10; 36:23; 37:23; Psalm 92:15; 101:3; Proverbs 12:26; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 21, 2005

4th message in James Series. How to receive, react, and respond to the Word of God in obedience.

“The Bible: Highly Revered but Seldom Read” was the headline for a Christianity Today article reporting the results of a Gallup Poll. Americans expressed their attitudes toward God, the church, the Bible and their personal faith. Interestingly, 42 percent recognized in principle that the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

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

You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

We overcome temptation by walking in the Spirit, the Word of God, and commitment.

08/7/05 AM THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION I hate temptations. They are so hard to resist and so easy to yield to. Some of us are like children who are told not to go out the door, as they continue to go out the door, etc. When we misbehave, the Holy Spirit is screaming don’t do it, while ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurricane Katrina

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 3, 2005

God is good and never creates pain and suffering any more than we would our children. See God as the loving Father He is.

Hurricane Katrina By Allen Speegle Sadly, in the midst of the tragedy that has recently occurred in several states bordering the Gulf of Mexico, many church leaders across America are already crying out that God’s judgment has begun, that God has lifted his hand of protection. The sad part about ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Commitment … Through Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The second of a series through the book of James

Soon after we returned from vacation last Sunday the boys were on the computer playing baseball. (The game was a father’s day gift to me and they let me play occasionally.) One of the things that I have heard over the years about good pitching and good pitchers is that they have a variety of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Show Me Your Character…through Everyday Living

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The third of a series through the book of James

This past week on ‘Larry King Live’ Larry King interviewed Jessica Hahn, the woman who was part of the Jim Bakker/PTL scandal of almost 20 years ago that affected the reputation of the Christian church as a whole and turned off many people to organized Christianity. As they went to a commercial ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 5, 2005

Men we need to make up our minds about we we want

Make Up Your Mind (Divorce Series) Scripture Reference: James 1:8 James 1:8 - A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. INTRODUCTION First of all I would like to say that when God ordered me to start this series on divorce I ran just like Jonah. I never wanted to teach on divorce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Old Camel Knees Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 9, 2005

This is an introduction to a study of the Book of James. In this sermon we look at the different stages in the life of the author as he transforms from doubting skeptic to humble believer and righteous leader.

Scripture For most of this past year we have studied Paul’s letter to the Galatians on Sunday mornings. Galatians is a book that emphasizes Christian doctrine. As we studied Galatians we learned what we are to believe about the gospel. Hopefully, we grew in our understanding of the gospel. So, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Maturing Your Faith

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 9, 2005

Everyone has to mature at some point in their life. It’s sad to say that while everyone matures physically, not everyone matures spiritually

*James 1:2 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything”. Introduction: If you looked at my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational