Sermons on James 1:12-13:

02 - James 1:9-15 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2021

This is the 2nd of 11 Studies on the Book of James. In this Study we will look at the perspective we need to have of riches, the process of temptation, and the consequence of sin.

James 1:9-11 9”Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-15, Philippians 4:12-13, John 14:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Amazing Mirror

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 25, 2021

God's word is a mirror that looks us, causes us to talk, can make us look better.

The Amazing Mirror James 1:17-27 1. How many times a day do we look in the mirror? • Some look in the mirror to get information about themselves • Some look to just confirm what they thought its awful looking • We use mirrors to make ourselves look better • We use mirrors for practical ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Can Christian Celebrate Onam Or Halloween? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 25, 2021

Once when a person is baptized in Christ in the Name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the former is gone and we are new in Christ

# 1. Once when a person is baptized in Christ in the Name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the former is gone and we are new in Christ and how can we follow false God or celebrate demonic pagan festivals such as Halloween or Onam or walk with darkness as if there is no light of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

More Than A Prayer (8) - "lead Us Not Into Temptation"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It helps us to know more about our father in heaven.

TEXT: Matthew 6:13 "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." TEMPTATION Temptation is an act of being enticed to do evil by arguments, flattery or by the offer of real or apparent good. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, James 1:13-14, Matthew 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Drifting Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2019

Let’s talk about how we can drift away and then talk about how we can stay anchored (not drift away) in our faith (Material adapted from Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird", Chapter 13 called "Get My Drift")

HoHum: Love going to the beach with my family- love sitting in the sun- love riding the waves- something that notice when in the water for a long time is that quite a distance from where Crystal is- after a while no longer see her- nothing serious but what if that went on for a long time, be miles ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, James 1:13-15, Psalm 104:33-34, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven In The Real World Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 25, 2019

Because we are going to heaven, this will... Material adapted from Chauncey Crandall, MD, book entitled "Touching Heaven"

HoHum: They are so heavenly minded, they are of no earthly good- Bologna! Today we are so earthly minded that we are of no heavenly good “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:11, Matthew 6:19-20, 2 Corinthians 4:14-18, James 1:12, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And His Money

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 7, 2022

Many times you think you know people until you deal with them concerning money.

Ask any landlord. He can tell you how many people have deceived him over and over again with their nice talk and appearance. The prospective renters may have looked like the most honest people ever, yet once they moved in they turned out to be some of the biggest "dead beats" in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 14 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 18, 2022

In this message we examine the Lord's Prayer - a prayer that teaches us about our relationship with God the Father.

Living in the Kingdom 14 Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15; 34; James 1:13 This morning we are continuing with my series “Living in the Kingdom,” which is based on Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” This morning we will focus on what Jesus says in Matthew 6:5-15 where He speaks about how we are to pray. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:34, James 1:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy In Trials?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 18, 2022

The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.

We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021

James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chronos: James #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chronos: James #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Temptation is part of life and resistance is possible in the belief of God’s goodness and love for all who call Him Lord.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path To Perfection: Mature Views Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2025

What is one trial or temptation you are facing? What if you could have mature views of them that would help you better understand as well as navigate trials and temptations? We invite you to listen and learn how to be built by, instead of broken by, these circumstances!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) The Path to Perfection: Mature views James 1:12-18 We continue our study in the letter from James. This series is titled The Path to Perfection. Perfection here is referring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: *other

Blessed Is The One

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 8, 2025

In so many ways God blesses us. This message is built around the phrase "Blessed is the Man".

Blessed is the One Psalm 1 Intro. Thirteen times in the Bible we find the phrase “Blessed is the man”. Each time the word “blessed” means to be happy. “Man” is used to identify any person, so this would include the women as well. There is a movement today and many books being written ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:2, James 1:12, Psalm 84:12

Denomination: Baptist