Sermons on James 1:2-16:

Overcoming Trials With God’s Help

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 15, 2025

Trials are part of the Christian life, but we do not face them alone. God uses trials to build our faith, strengthen us, grant us wisdom, and bring about His purpose. No matter the challenges we face, we must remember that God is with us, and He will never forsake us.

OVERCOMING TRIALS WITH GOD’S HELP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Abigail Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Abigail’s story is a testament to the power of wisdom, humility, and divine favour. She exemplifies how one person’s godly wisdom can prevent bloodshed, change destinies, and bring honour. Through her actions, she not only saved lives but also secured a place of blessing in history.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ABIGAIL – WISE WOMAN WHO SAVED DAVID FROM BLOODSHED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 25:32-33 "And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-33, Proverbs 15:1, James 1:5, Ecclesiastes 7:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Receive The Gift Of Life - Romans 6:23 & Romans 10:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 24, 2025

Life is full of choices. Some choices seem small—what to eat, what to wear—but others are life-altering. The Bible makes it clear: We all have a decision to make—will we choose sin, which leads to death, or will we choose God’s free gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ?

Go! And Receive the Gift of Life - Romans 6:23 & Romans 10:9 Introduction: The Greatest Choice You Will Ever Make Life is full of choices. Some choices seem small—what to eat, what to wear—but others are life-altering. Yet, the greatest choice of all is one that affects not just this life, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Genesis 2:17, James 1:15, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Matthew 10:32, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 11:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us.

We all have faced and will face many tests. How we manage those tests depends on us. Some tests we study for, as in academic. As believers, we should be studying our Bibles continually, which means we are to read it. Some tests we prepare for, as in medical tests. These we do not study for but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Passed The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests.

We all have faced a test of some type in our life and no doubt we will face many more tests. How we manage those tests depends on our individual character. There are some tests that we can study for, as in an academic test (school). As Christians, we should be reading our Bibles continually, which ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vereran's Day - These Two Flags!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2022

Veterans over the last two centuries have sacrificed so much to obtain & preserve these precious freedoms, & more besides. That is why we honor veterans: To tell them “Thank you” for keeping us free.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3-4; James 1:2-3; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Luke 8:14; Philippians.3:8 In many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, James 1:2-3, Luke 8:14, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Proper Response To Crisis Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 15, 2022

Before the situation with Sennacherib had been settle, Hezekiah had become very ill. In his weaken condition, Hezekiah received this unsettling message from God’s prophet, Isaiah. "Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live." How does he respond.

Subject: A Proper Response to Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 Isa 38:1 “About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-6, James 1:2-4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Chronicles 16:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Thanksliving

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022

It is God's will for us to be thankful always. In this sermon, we will explore the what, why, when and how of thankfulness.

“Thanksliving!” David Owens Colossians 2:6-7 11.27.22 Introduction: A. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day filled with family, food, and fun! We did! 1. How many of you ladies or gentleman cooked the turkey for last Thursday? 2. Was it anyone’s first attempt at cooking a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 4:2, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prepared And Ready Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 30, 2022

John the Baptist laid out a specific message that gives us the mission to bring confession and repentance into our life to keep us prepared and ready for the return of Jesus.

TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND HAS FELT GOD'S REDEEMING LOVE. I THINK BILLY GRAHAM MADE AN INTERESTING COMMENTARY ABOUT SINFULNESS AND HOW SUCH SINFULNESS HAS BEEN LIKE A DISEASE RUNNING RAMPANT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12, Malachi 3:1, 1 John 1:9, James 1:13-14, 1 Corinthians 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Faith In Afflictions

Contributed by Pst. Vincent Wrock on Jun 20, 2023

Affliction is the best Litimus Test for the Faith we Profess. Many shall be the Afflictions of those that Loves God but the promise of Deliverance we have. This should encourage you. Psalms 34:19 The righteous person has many troubles, but the Lord rescues him from all of them.

To us as believers Afflictions are to Prove our Salvation which is from God, because It's one thing to talk about Salvation but it's another thing to Demonstrate your Salvation which forms the evidence of your Faith. Apostle Paul is advising us in the below Scripture to keep on our Faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:19, Philippians 1:27-29, 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2, James 1:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Faith Principles To Build And Influence Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only.

1. Faith’s Crucible Principle: Crucible-Faith is learned in the crisis of a dark midnight experience when the leader is shut up to God only, and surrenders sin and selfishness to totally depend on God and find His direction, and discover His power. a. “These trials will show that your faith is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7, James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Asking The Pathway To Answers Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask.

A. INTRODUCTION – WHY ASK? 1. Because we are told. “Keep on asking and you will receive what you ask” (Matthew 7:7, NLT). 2. Because it works. “Elijah . . . prayed earnestly that no rain . . . none fell” (James 5:17, NLT). 3. Because we need. “Ye have not because ye ask not” (James 4:2). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, James 4:2, James 1:16, John 16:23

Denomination: Baptist

Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023

There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

(1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Patience

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Patience is persistently enduring without blowing up, giving up or lashing out. You find your stability in knowing that God is sovereign in both circumstances and timing.

Patience (James 1:2-8, James 5:7-11) Patience is persistently enduring without blowing up, giving up or lashing out. You find your stability in knowing that God is sovereign in both circumstances and timing. The counterfeit of peace is indifference or apathy. People think you are calm; really, you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8, James 5:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Truth: Suffering For Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

1 Peter 2:19 encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ.

Transformed by Truth: Suffering for Doing Good 1 Peter 2:19 Introduction Today, we are diving into a challenging yet profoundly transformative truth found in 1 Peter 2:19. This verse encourages us to endure suffering for doing good, revealing the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19, James 1:12, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 12:3, Romans 5:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal