Sermons on James 1:12-16:

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Safe Guidelines For Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 30, 2001

Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.

SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When Storms Blow In - James 1:2-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and don’t doubt His insight. Th

What do you do when the storms of life blow through your life? Thesis: James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, The Giver Of Good And Perfect Gifts Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 6 in a series on the book of James

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 6 “God, the Giver of Good and Perfect Gifts” Date: September 29, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:16-18 Introduction · Some one has said that these three verses are a pivotal point in the chapter. · James has reminded us that the problem ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Sin

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 29, 2004

This sermon traces the process of sin as seen through the matter of David and Bathsheba.

THE PROCESS OF SIN Text: James 1:13-15 I. Lust A. Comes in Different Forms (1 John 2:15,16) B. Results in Temptation (James 1:14) C. 2 Samuel 11:1, 2 II. Sin A. Always Leads to More Sin • 2 Samuel 11:4 o Lust -> adultery -> deceit -> causing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive A Royal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

How do we receive this royal reward? James says the road to this reward is the road of endurance. Kings only want tried men in their army, and so how much more does the King of Kings want tried men and women to serve with Him?

In modern educational psychology we read such statements as, "Learning takes place only when the act that is performed is reinforced or rewarded." And, "Without reward, people fail to learn." Educators are more and more realizing that rewards play a major part in teaching that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proof Of Love James 1:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 17, 2021

Expository Sermon on James 1:12

The Promise: Life for Love We have been studying through the book of James and we come today to 1:12. This is one of those verses that is so rich and jammed full of truth that we won’t make it any further today than this one verse. So, whatever kind of Bible you have, take a look at the last ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

What Will Heaven Say About You?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 25, 2021

Each day we are creating our heavenly reputations. This message looks at the heavenly reputations of Enoch, Moses and David. It then looks at some of the heavenly reputations available to us today.

We’re going to begin in Proverbs, chapter 22, verse 1. “A good name- a name that is held in high regard – is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Notice the verse says a good name is chosen. How is it chosen? A good name is chosen by what you do, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1, Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24, Hebrews 10:35-36, Colossians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:14-16, Romans 8:35-37, John 14:12, Psalm 103:7, 1 Kings 15:5, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Psalm 119:99, Psalm 119:97, Numbers 12:7-8, Numbers 12:3, Deuteronomy 34:10, James 1:12, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2021

the biblical revelation of the original goodness of creation upholds the goodness - the holiness - of God. And it makes the source of evil outside of God. Because the source of evil is outside of God, God can and will conquer evil and ultimately save sinners.

The Origin of Evil in Man – Part 1 November 7, 2021 Pastor Brad Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 3:1-7 Watch this and other sermons in this series at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 Our world is certainly obsessed with origins. It is typically at the origin of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 1:13, Psalm 5:4, 1 John 4:8, Revelation 20:2, Revelation 12:9, Job 1:6, 1 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians 4:27, John 8:44, 1 Corinthians 13:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Origin Of Evil In Man (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2021

Satan’s lie is that you do not have to pay for your sins. The lie is that there’s no judgment. That’s the lie that Satan wants the whole world to believe.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 We continue today in our series “Beginnings.” This series has led us through many different beginnings already, including the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:1, Romans 5:12, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:14, 1 John 2:15-16, James 1:14-15, Romans 5:19, Genesis 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Curse Of Sin - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 17, 2021

Sin left a curse. God’s curse is the absence of His blessings and the fall of Adam and Eve is only one of two places in the Bible where God pronounces a curse (the other being on Cain). There is a greater reality we often fail to see and that is there is hope in the curse.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I was reading Erwin Lutzer’s book The Serpent of Paradise, and he tells of an interesting story: There was a construction ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:8-15, James 1:13, 1 John 1:8-9, Leviticus 11:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Temptation Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he begins his initial onslaught of attacks with the temptation to sin. Temptation "can" be overcome! We must overcome it, so we can refrain from committing sin.

Satan is looking to pound on our weakest areas . . . When we leave an opening by yielding to temptation, he’ll take advantage. - Kent Crockett(1) In Ephesians 4:27, the Apostle Paul warned, “Do not give the devil a foothold” (NIV). The devil is always trying to gain a foothold in our life, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen By Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 21, 2021

Paul gave 3 examples to show that God has not rejected Israel - his conversion, Elijah's experience and the remnant who believes. God hardens the hearts of unbelievers because they have chosen to harden their own hearts.

Romans 11:1-10 Chosen By Grace When a relationship breaks up, we have questions. Questions like: What’s the problem? Who caused it? How did it happen? • These are the questions Paul has been addressing in Rom 9-11 regarding Israel’s relationship with God, their unbelief and rejection of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10, Deuteronomy 29:2-4, James 1:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Temptation Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 16, 2024

James gives us a righteous approach to dealing with temptations.

James: Practical Faith  James 1:9-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  09-15-2024 Happily? When I lived in Mississippi, I ran a counseling center for a large psychiatric hospital. One of the ways we promoted the hospital’s programs was a series of in-services I would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist