Sermons on James 1:21-23:

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exercising Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Acts 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

From Church Member To Disciple

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon is about the growth process that should take place in the life of a believer.

From Church Member To Disciple GNLCC 11/16/03 Matthew 7:13-27 Proverbs 3:1-13 James 1:19-25 John got back his history exam and for the third time he got a D-. He looked over at his friend Terry, who had a big smile on his face. Terry had an A. John made up his mind he was going to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does Your Life Bring God Glory?

Contributed by James May on Dec 3, 2003

The only life that glorifies God is the life of a Doer of his Word. Everyone else are just deceiving themselves.

DOES YOUR LIFE BRING GOD GLORY? James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Benefit From The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000

God’s word is the source of our Chrisyian faith, this sermon will instruct Believers on how to get the most from it.

HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THE BIBLE Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 5 James 1:19-27 Our lives are to be governed and controlled by the word of God, The Bible. Yet there are many in churches through out America the are governed and controlled by their fears, doubt, unbelief, wrong emotions and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 5, 2001

There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: *other

My Mistake, I'm Sorry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with the need we have to talk openly with one another as oppose to jumping to conclusion and injuring our relationships in the process.

My Mistake, I’m Sorry GNLCC 2/1/2004 Joshua 22:7-18 James 1:19-21 Text Joshua 22:1-34 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “my mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these words this week, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:7-18, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Walk

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is about keeping our walk fresh.

Turn with me to James chapter 1. Read James 1:17-27. James was a most practical writer, and here we see his practicality shine through. We see some the basic ideas of the walk. The Christian life has often been called a walk. You can tell a lot about a person by their walk. Someone who is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

The Devil Goes To Church!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 27, 2004

I believe the devil spends more time in church than many Christians. It makes sense for him to do so. If he can hang around Christians & create confusion, doubt, division, or discouragement....

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) NOTE: I borrowed the title and gleaned much of the content of this sermon from an excellent book, “The Devil Goes To Church” (Covenant Publishers, Webb City, MO), by David L. Butts, founder and President of Harvest Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5, Ephesians 6:12, John 17:20-21, James 1:22, Genesis 3:4-5, Hebrews 10:25, 1 Kings 19:4, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Apprentice - Part 3 & 4 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

The Apprentice - part 3 May 2, 2004 AM We are in a series entitled "The Apprentice." And our study is "secrets of success from God’s persepctive." The first secret was : "The buck stops here --" No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13, James 1:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Herod's Choice

Contributed by Matthew Wright on May 19, 2003

A look at how we should not just listen to the Word, but also obey it.

Title: Herod’s Choice Text: James 1:22; Mark 6 18-29 Subject: Obedience Introduction: There is an epidemic loose in our world today. It’s not a physical disease, but an epidemic far worse. It is the terrible reality that many people in our country know what God expects, yet stubbornly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:18-29, James 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Staying True All The Way Through

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 4, 2003

In this sermon, we learn how to stay true to our faith during hardship.

Text: James 1:9-27 ETS: James gives us qualities to hold to when we are going through trials. ESS: This passage teaches us what we need in order to remain true to Christ in trials. OSS: The youth of MVBC will have these qualities. PQ: What qualities do I need in trials? UW: Qualities Title: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Baptist