Sermons on James 1:14-15:

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

A Look Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

God has given us every good and perfect gift...everything we could ever have need of to endure...to face trials and temptations...and to come through to victory...maturity...and one day to receive the crown of life.

A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES JAMES 1:12 18 READ James 1:12 18 James brings us back to the beginning of things again, reminding us of our basic position...that we move forward through trials and tests to maturity. And he goes back to the same truth as an introduction to a new perspective on things. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

According To Jim: Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011

Do you have real faith or just random beliefs? Let's find out...

According to Jim: Genuine Faith James 1:1-18 Genuine Faith vs. Sincere Belief: Faith in God instead of belief in something Absolute truth instead of relative truth Relationship with Jesus instead of religious ritual Focuses on obedience instead of tradition Genuine ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 3, 2011

We need understand the truth concerning temptation.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP PC • SLIDE #1 • Dan Evans has made it all the way to the small town of Contention where he is being paid $200 to deliver outlaw Ben Wade to the 3:10 train. • Wade’s outlaw gang has been trailing them and Dan’s son William has snuck along and is now caught up in the deadly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who’s To Blame? Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011

We always want to blame someone else for our sins.

James 13-16-Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Pitfalls And Discoveries- Wisdom Of Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 20, 2017

the wisdom we can find in God's Word concerning our trials and temptation is life-changing.

Life’s Pitfalls and Discoveries Wisdom with Trials and Temptations James chapter 1:5-1:18 Introduction- Good morning everyone, today we continue our study of the pitfalls of life and the discoveries that can be found to help us avoid them. Last week we looked at un-forgiveness as the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 4- "The Temptation Within" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 30, 2017

Part 4 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian living Part 4 “The Temptation within” Today as we continue our study of James We will continue to connect the dots That James lays out For Bona Fide Christian living We began this series with the pressure test If you will remember we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not Punishing You

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

God does not put sickness and disease on people. It's a lie from the pit of hell.

God is not punishing you. It’s been nearly 25 years since he held the press conference in 1991. The venue was the Forum in Los Angeles and it hosted one of the greatest NBA teams of all times, the Los Angeles Lakers, who were simply known as “Showtime.” Magic Johnson stood before a room full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 19, 2017

Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us feel dirty, but temptation is not sin. Jesus was severely tempted, but that does not mean he was contaminated with the sin.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Study Text: James 1:12 – 16 Introduction: - We are living in a day of relentless temptations by Satan. Never before has our adversary had such powerful technology with which to glamorize sin. - Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Err Brother Are Sister

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 27, 2016

Look out people the Devil is out to get you.

DON’T ERR BROTHER ARE SISTER James 1: 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Apr 25, 2014

Temptation is real and it’s a part of our life here on earth It’s Satan’s invitation to live his kind of life…a life of wickedness. God offers us a way to escape the devil's snares and live a life of peace & joy. We can enjoy spiritual prosperity.

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey Through James #1: The Half-Brother Of Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on May 6, 2014

The life of James, the half-brother of Jesus, is a great example for us to follow. Even though initially he didn’t believe in Jesus, he went on to trust Him as Saviour and Lord, and became a passionate, committed disciple of Jesus.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #1: THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Can you imagine what it would have been like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? • When I was a kid, I had two younger sisters, so I never had to share a room with them. • Maybe Jesus and his brothers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Temptation

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Learning how to deal with tempation

Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014

How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

Temptation Tricks - Temptation Island - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 28, 2012

Temptation, although common, still isolates and seperates us from others. How should we deal with tempation so that we can survive Temptation Island?

Temptation Island
Pt. 1 – Temptation Tricks I. Introduction Temptation is one of those things that we keep on the low down. We don’t openly discuss it. We know that all of us are dealing with it, faced with it, and fight it but we don’t discuss it, dissect it, and deal with it. We laugh ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal