Sermons on James 1:2-4:

Transformed By Truth: Strength And Trust In God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

The truth of God's Word can transform our lives, especially when we face challenges and uncertainties. Let's examine the truth that empowers us, sustains us, and transforms us.

Transformed by Truth: Strength and Trust in God Philippians 4:13 Introduction Today, we gather to explore how the truth of God's Word can transform our lives, especially when we face challenges and uncertainties. Our primary text is Philippians 4:13, but we will also draw from various passages ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 31:14-16, Psalm 46:1, James 1:2, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered By The Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

A sermon for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost focusing on how the Holy Spirit transforms us and empowers us to live out our calling.

Empowered by the Spirit: Living Out Our Pentecost Calling Acts 1:8 Introduction: Today, as we gather on this seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we reflect on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The number 7 in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine perfection, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 5:3-5, Psalm 91:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shield Of Faith: Lessons From Captain America Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

Captain America, known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply with our Christian faith. Lets uncover biblical truths about righteousness, resilience, and reliance on God's protection.

The Shield of Faith: Lessons from Captain America Introduction Today, I want to share with you a message inspired by an iconic superhero—Captain America. Known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, James 1:2-4, Psalm 18:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From A Rubik’s Cube: Finding God In Life's Puzzles Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

A Rubik’s Cube can teach us profound lessons about our relationship with God

Lessons from a Rubik’s Cube: Finding God in Life's Puzzles Introduction Today, I want to share a message inspired by something you might not expect to find in a sermon—a Rubik’s Cube. This little colourful puzzle has been a source of fascination and frustration for many. But did you know that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, James 1:2-4, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Coffee Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2024

You might be wondering how something as simple as coffee can teach us about God. But as we delve into this, we'll see how God’s truths can be found in the most ordinary of things.

What Coffee Can Teach Us About God Introduction: Today, we're going to explore an everyday item that many of us cherish—coffee. You might be wondering how something as simple as coffee can teach us about God. But as we delve into this, we'll see how God’s truths can be found in the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, James 1:4, 2 Corinthians 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count It As Joy

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024

When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:13, Acts 4:13-20, Acts 5:17-29, John 14:11, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Uncertainty: Finding Joy In Life's Twists And Turns

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

Today, as we gather in worship, I want to share with you a reflection on the journey of life—its challenges, its uncertainties, and the profound lessons it teaches us about trust and faith.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Today, as we gather in worship, I want to share with you a reflection on the journey of life—its challenges, its uncertainties, and the profound lessons it teaches us about trust and faith. As many of you may be aware, I'm still relatively new to the Zion ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:2-4

Run The Race With Endurance Hebrews 12:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2024

Hebrews 12:1 speaks to us about running the race of faith with endurance. This metaphor of running a race is not only vivid but deeply instructive for our Christian walk.

Transformed by Truth: "Run the Race with Endurance" Hebrews 12:1 (NLT): "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:8, James 1:3-4, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"unshakeable - Forging Strength In The Fires Of Adversity"

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Jul 29, 2024

In a world filled with challenges and trials, we are called to stand firm in our faith, finding joy and growth even in the midst of hardship.

Focal Scripture: James 1:2-4 (CSB) "Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

Genesis 43-45 God In The Middle Of The Mess.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 2, 2024

Joseph's journey from favoured son, to slave, to servant, to prisoner, to prophet, to Prime Minister. Why because God had a plan. God has a plan for your life also.

Genesis 43-45: God in the middle of the mess. We have been journeying with Joseph through his sale into slavery, imprisonment, interpretation of dreams and then into the role of what we could describe as the Prime-Minister of Egypt appointed because of his wisdom by the Pharoah. His brothers had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 10:10, James 1:2-4, James 1:12, Matthew 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Peace In The Midst Of Trouble John 16:33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 6, 2024

Despite the reality of trials in this world, we have the incredible promise of peace and victory through Jesus.

Peace in the Midst of Trouble: A Sermon on John 16:33 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a powerful and encouraging word from our Lord Jesus Christ found in John 16:33. The verse reads: "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 8:37, 1 John 5:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Content With God's Good Gifts Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

Many of the trials that we face come from outside of us. Some of those trials come from within as temptations. James urges us to be content in our station, because our station and the trials that accompany it are good gifts from God.

In 2016, Rosario Butterfield was speaking at university. After her talk, she met a young woman who was struggling. To Rosario and this lady went to visit the campus chaplain, who was also a counselor over the course of their conversation they found out that this young woman had been listening to a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Ephesians 1:13, James 1:9-18, Luke 10:20, Revelation 2:10, Matthew 6:24, Psalm 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Why God Allows Evil

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 13, 2024

This sermon digs deeper into the question why God allows evil and how it fits into His grand plan.

Before we dive into today's sermon, let me share a little story with you. A man was having a conversation with God and asked, “God, why did You make the world so full of trouble?” God replied, “So you could have something to pray about!” The man thought for a moment and said, “Well, I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Choose Joy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024

This message is about our ability to experience joy even during the worst times of our lives. God's joy is not based on our circumstances, but on the One we serve.

I Choose Joy Scripture: James 1:2-4; Nehemiah 8:10; Proverbs 17:22; Luke 6:45 Good morning Strangers Rest – didn’t we have a good sermon last week? Rev. Bobo’s message on how to win souls, if we take it to heart, prepares us for witnessing to our neighbors on September 8th during our Church on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational