Sermons on James 1:16-21:

Let's Go Christmas Shopping

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

UPDATED: For 2007. One thing that can’t be avoided during the Christmas season is the shopping. Here are some practical pointer’s to help out with your shopping. (This sermon ties in the Salvation message with shopping)

A small boy was writing a letter to God about the Christmas presents he badly wanted. “I’ve been good for six months now,” he wrote. But after a moment’s reflection he crossed out “six months” and wrote “three.” After a pause that was crossed out and he put “two weeks.” There was another pause and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

Be A Doer Of The Word Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon challenges believers to go beyond merely hearing the truth to practicing the truth.

Be a Doer of the Word James 1:22-25 Our text in James today emphasizes the difference between hearing and doing God’s Word. I came across a wonderful illustration of this from Chuck Swindoll. He says…(READ Swindoll Illustration) How true to life is that? Let’s examine what James says regarding ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Heard The Word Of God... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 29, 2004

Sermon preached after a week long series of revival services where God clearly spoke to the congregation... Now, what do we do with His Word..

We have heard the word of God…. Now what? 8/28/2004 Introduction… Well, didn’t we have a fantastic series of revival services this past week… These last few weeks have been somewhat difficult for our family on a personal level… as with many of you. We all go through our own trials and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Big Ears

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 6, 2004

God wants us to have big ears so we can gain knowledge, build relationships, and understand what God says to us.

One of the major television networks offers a series about people who are unhappy with their bodies and are willing to undergo surgery and all kinds of treatments to change. When they find someone willing to undergo a makeover, they bring in a team of plastic surgeons, eye surgeons, dentists, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Brethren

Extreme Makeover: Big Ears Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 26, 2004

This is the first sermon in a series titled Extreme Makeover. Jesus wants to give you big ears so that you can hear his word and do what it says.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: BIG EARS James 1:19-27 March 28, 2004 Series Introduction: Our culture today is really into makeovers. There are all kinds of reality makeover programs on television today. Most deal with getting a new haircut, a new hair color, help with makeup and a new wardrobe. But a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Receive The Word Well Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 2/2 in the Introduction to James Series

Receive the Word Well Scripture: James 1:19-25 Introduction: Selective hearing – Wendy – I forget ….it used to be I was playing a game…. Thinks I am not listening to her. I have improved some – still room. Today’s text – not listening to God – when we are doing something else… I. Lay Aside ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Temptation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

Sermon 1/2 in the Introduction to James Series

How to defeat Temptation Scripture: James 1:12-18 Introduction: I am reminded of a little boy and his mom. She had just baked some fresh cookies and placed them on the counter to cool. The little boy made the comment to his mother about how good the cookies smelled. The mother told him he was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Big Ears Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 27, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” - A church that is in hard times gets a lesson through James on how to grow together as a community of faith with big ears.

Big Ears Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” Big word, an in word, in our culture these days is “makeover.” Tummy tucks, lipo-suction, nose jobs, home renos, remodelling of gardens, they are all the rage. Many TV shows that have this theme are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cuando El "Cristiano" Es Cristiano Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003

A Christian’s submission of his/her anger to the Spirit

Cuando el cristianismo es cristianismo Texto: Santiago 1:19-21 Lectura Bíblica: Efesios 4:22-32 I. Introducción A. La primera parte de Santiago (1:1-18) trató con los temas de pruebas y tentaciones. Y aunque el tema no es totalmente abandonado, la segunda parte aborda la cuestión que define la ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21, Ephesians 4:22-32

Denomination: Adventist

Como Se Pierde La Justicia De Dios Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003

The Spirit of the Lord manifested in the life of the believer in pure thoughts and actions

Suciedad y maldad: Perdiendo la justicia de Dios Texto: Santiago 1:21 Lectura Bíblica: Colosenses 3:8-10 I. Introducción A. 1:21b, “recibid con mansedumbre la palabra implantada...” Fue con estas palabras que concluimos el tema de la semana pasada, y es con estas palabras que deseamos comenzar ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-10, James 1:21

Denomination: Adventist

Do You Read Me? ... Over Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Communication is not a luxury--it is a necessity, especially in today’s family. James 1:19 outlines three simple ways to improve your family’s communication lines.

Do You Read Me? … Over James 1:19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series entitled, “Family: An Endangered Species?” Last week I shared six common characteristics strong families share. One of them was the ability to communicate well as a family. Whether you are a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Jammin' With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 14, 2002

This is the final message in this amazing series that has shown us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be Jammin’ with Joy

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 5 (Jammin’ with Joy) Brian A. Moon A man working in New York City at a very stressful marketing job was asked to take the next 3 days off and spend time amongst the people of the city probing them with questions about some of the products that they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 92:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Perfect Gifts For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 2, 2002

Recognizing that God’s greatest gift is His Son Christ Jesus, this outline identifies five great gifts that God gives us through His Son.

GOD’S PERFECT GIFTS FOR HIS CHILDREN “Every good gift and ever perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” James 1:17. When we think of God’s gifts to mankind, we first thank Him for His indescribable gift, our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Unchanging God--Part 1

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness