Sermons on James 1:2-26:

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 4, 2003

An Introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments: The Scriptures show us who we really are, that God might transform us.

Mirror, Mirror Intro – Mirrors, Morning Rituals What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Whatever it is, it’s probably the same thing every day. Everybody seems to have their own morning rituals to get them going. Maybe you have to have a cup of coffee before you can do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003

Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, James 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

God doesn’t run out of compassion and He is not short on power!

HE’LL DO IT AGAIN TEXT: Mal 3:6 James 1:17 Num 23:19 INTRODUCTION: Some people think God is like a genie in a bottle. You get 2 or 3 good wishes out of him and then it’s all over. I’m here to tell you, He’s no genie in a bottle. He doesn’t run out of compassion and He’s not short on power! When ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17

12 Pentecost, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Aug 24, 2003

A sermon on James 1:19-20.

Sermon for 12 Pent Yr B, 24/08/2003 Based on James 1: 19-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Some of you may remember the group exercise of whispering a piece of information in one person’s ear and then having that person whisper the same information ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Aug 25, 2003

Taking action as Christians.

James 1:17-27 “Be Doers Of The Word” As a preacher of the word, I have the privilege of sharing with you some of my life stories, learnings and wisdom. As a preacher of the word, I also have the responsibility of preparing a message for you that is hopefully helpful to your walk with God as a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: *other

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

James- An Overview Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 11, 2003

An overview of the book of James, given as a launch to a sermon and cell series

An overview of the book of James 11/09/03 Speed read the whole book 1. THE AUTHOR - I don’t want to steal the thunder of the studies I’ve prepared, which covers possible authors (read it) Suffice to say that my conclusion is, along with that of tradition, that this is written by Jesus’ younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

"The Testing Of Faith" Part 2

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. We have looked at the test of: Time, Trials and now the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

"The Test Of Trustworthiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says.

"THE TEST OF TRUSTWORTHINESS" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:19--27 Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says. There are (3) three coinciding aspects of trustworthiness directly related to God’s Word. Do you pass the test ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

He'll Do It Again

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 28, 2003

God never changes. he is the same yesterday, today, and forever. If He did it once He can do it again!

Mal 3:6 - For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed. 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. Num 23:19 - God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, James 1:17, Malachi 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good And Angry

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

to learn how to control anger in godly ways

Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

The perils of Temptation and overcoming temptation.

Temptation James 1:13–15 I. Temptation comes from the devil through our own evil desires. James 1:13 A. The devil is called the “tempter” in the bible. Matt. 4:3; 1 Thess. 3:5 B. Jesus was tempted in this way. Matt. 4:1–11 1. Through His hunger. 2. By his desire to be accepted by ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 21, 2003

many Christians are apathetic about their relationship with the Lord, this sermon is to counter that and by God’s grace help them to stay on track

Keep The Fire Burning Mark 12:30 Did you ever notice that a lot of times when people first come to the Lord, when they are a new Christian, that they have a passion and a fire for God, but then it seems after a while, that fire kind of burns out. After a while they kind of loose their desire to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, James 1:21-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible