Sermons on James 1:5-7:

Workers And Bosses

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Most of us are pretty good at knowing how to behave at church. But how does Christian faith apply in your workplace. The Apostle Paul gives some real wisdom for us in his letter to the Ephesians.

Imagine with me that we aren’t in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, but in the Greek city of Ephesus. And it’s not this morning. It’s the first century. And the routine of going to church is very different. There is no church building. We come to church in a house, the home of one of the few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9, James 1:7, John 8:36

Enriching Our Life Together Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 11, 2018

Christians living in our mobile society need fellowship because other channels of association - family, friends, etc, may be lacking. What can we do to enrich our lives together and what should we avoid that can disrupt fellowship?

ENRICHING OUR LIFE TOGETHER - PART 5 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1) Last week we started looking at the application of our previous studies to ‘Our Life Together’. In this week’s message, we’ll look at what can we do to enrich our lives together, and what sort of things we should avoid, which have the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27, James 2:1-9, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Silence Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 7, 2019

Jesus was 1) A Willing Sacrifice, 2) A Substitionary Sacrifice, 3) An Innocent Sacrifice

• I don’t know if you recognize this face on the screen. This is Friedrich Nietszche. He was a German philosopher who is most famous for his claim that ‘God is dead.’ He has become a hero figure in atheist circles. ? Nietszche’s philosophy was all about human power. He said that the main ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9, Romans 3:21-26, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, James 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"getting Through What You Can't Get Over"

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jun 2, 2019

Facing your fears is the only way to deal with them

James would have been trained in the Jewish religion, because his parents were Hebrews. He would have been perfect to lead the Jews who had accepted Jesus as their Saviour. The letter was actually written to Jewish Christians, which is still in character for this to be the half-brother of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Wise Guys And Wise Gals Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 14, 2021

In this section of James we learn that trials require wisdom, wisdom requires prayer, and prayer requires faith.

A. One day a man was driving down a country road when his car sputtered to a complete stop near a field with a few cows in it. 1. The driver got out of his car and lifted the hood to see what was the matter. 2. Then he noticed that one of the cows had come over to the fence nearby, and suddenly ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 14:1, Proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 2:6, Colossians 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021

James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55), the one who was a leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15:13; Gal. 1:19), the one Paul called a pillar in the church (Gal. 2:9).

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

4 Areas Of Growth In Life Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 17, 2021

The ultimate goal for every believer is to become mature and be transformed into the Image of our Lord Jesus. From the time we get saved, we start to grow. But growing spiritually alone is enough? What about the other areas in life? Let us learn the lessons from the life of our Lord!

Luke 2:52 says that Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature and in Favor of God and men Here we see 4 areas of growth: 1. "In Wisdom" which is about Phycological Growth: - Jesus had shown His Wisdom all His life through His Words and Actions. He Himself is Wisdom! - What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 John 1:7, 3 John 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 2:13, 1 Timothy 4:11, James 1:5, Romans 12:17, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Galatians 5:16, Isaiah 40:31, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Titus 3:8, Luke 2:52  (view more)  (view less)

Por QuÉ Las Oraciones No Son Respondidas

Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021

He clamado a Dios y Él me ha escuchado, y ha atendido la voz de mi oración; bendito sea Dios, que no ha rechazado mi oración, ni ha alejado de mí su misericordia.

POR QUÉ LAS ORACIONES NO SON RESPONDIDAS "Clamo a ti, y no me escuchas: Me levanto, y no me miras" (Job 30:20) He orado y clamado al "Dios que responde a la oración", pero Él no responde; tal vez no me ha escuchado. Esa es la pregunta que pasa por la mente de ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3, Mark 11:25-26, Matthew 6:8, Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 1:28, Proverbs 15:8, Proverbs 28:9, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Luke 11:9, Psalm 66:17-20, Psalm 66:18, Psalm 91:15, Psalm 18:6, Luke 18:1, Psalm 50:15, James 1:6, Psalm 65:2, Ephesians 3:20, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 3:19, Isaiah 45:19, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 10:12, James 4:3, James 1:4, James 4:6, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:12, Job 30:20, John 9:31, Matthew 25:35, Luke 9:54, Romans 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Day - Gifts From The Father

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 21, 2021

THE Blessings of THE FATHER extend to HIS Children. GOD, our HEAVENLY FATHER has a storehouse of Good Gifts to those who ask.

2021.06.20 FATHER’S DAY – GIFTS from THE FATHER WILLIAM AKEHURST, HSWC Matthew 7:11; Matthew 7:7-11; Matthew 6:8-13 Proverbs 20:7 Galatians 4:6 James 1:7 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 5:15-18; Romans 6:23 Ecclesiastes 3:13; Ecclesiastes 5:19 Acts 2:38 Ephesians 4:7 1 Corinthians 13 2 Timothy 1:6 FATHERS: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 6:8-13, Proverbs 20:7, Galatians 4:6, James 1:7, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:6, Ephesians 4:7, Romans 5:15-18, Romans 6:23, Ecclesiastes 3:13, Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 7:11, Psalm 23:5, Ecclesiastes 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The reason we pray is because we have a need. James says that if you feel you lack wisdom, ask God. Prayer is first of all a confession of our own inadequacy.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Ask For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James is not the James who was one of the 12 apostles and killed by Herod Agrippa I in the YEAR AD 44. Instead, James was the half-brother of Jesus (Matt. 13:55),

I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 3. Ask for wisdom -- 1:5. Text – James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Eliminate Doubt Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

James knew humanity only too well. Immediately after James invites us to charge boldly into our new lives, he points us to the tool for sustained endurance: Wisdom. Without God’s wisdom, we can quickly sprint into a concrete wall and spend months or years banging our heads against it.

Tom Lowe 1/18/2021 I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 5. Eliminate doubt -- 1:6-8. Lesson: James 1:6-8 - Eliminate Doubt Text: James 1:6-8 (KJV) 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The difference between tragedy and triumph is all in how you count your trials. James says by an act of the will count it all joy when tried.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Asking God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Effective praying is simply the result of effective Christian living. A good prayer life is the practical result of a life of commitment to Christ.

Two brothers came to the U.S. from Europe in 1845 to make their fortune. The older brother had a trade for he knew how to make sauerkraut, and so he took a wagon train west to California to raise cabbages. The younger brother went to school to study metallurgy. Several years passed, and the younger ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Real Faith Grows In Hard Times Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020

Real Faith Grows in Hard Times Series: Real Faith (in the Book of James) Brad Bailey – Sept. 13, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you’re a part of this gathering. I’m excited to launch our new Fall series and focus today. As I shared last week...I believe this season of changes and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational