Sermons on James 2:1-27:

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

as we proceed in our study of the book of James, we come to a section here in Chapter 1, verses 12 through 15 where James gives us some simple truth. Truth about trials and truth about temptations. James looks at the origins of both, the results of both

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 3 James 1:12-15 – TEMPTATIONS James 1:1-7, 12-15 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011

As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 26, 2021

James devotes most of chapter 3 to our challenge of controlling the tongue. In this sermon, we examine James' pronouncements about the tongue and then look at improper and proper uses of the tongue.

Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 10:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plans Or My Plans Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 8, 2002

This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses the problem of war and conflict within the Body of Christ.

A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 16 “My Plans Or God’s Plans” Date: November 10, 2002 A.M Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 4:13-17 Introduction This is our 16th message on the book of James. Last Sunday evening as we looked at the beginning of chapter 4, James addresses ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

To Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

7th message on James. The ability to control the tongue is a test of character for all Christians. James concern is to tame the tongue, a small organ that can indicate the temperature of your soul.

Winston Churchill rallied the Free World against the threat of totalitarianism by the power of his speech. During those same days, Adolph Hitler, mesmerized the German nation with his oratorical skill, and led the Axis war machine to enslave much of Europe. Churchill and Hitler demonstrate the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Truth-Telling: Key To Authentic Relationships Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2006

In James’ day, as in ours, people revered the idea of truth in principle but in practice it was blatantly disregarded. In James 5:12 he makes a special point to address this issue of being truthful.

Scripture In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004 we read about the percentage of those who said they had: 1. Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% 2. Cheated on their tax return: 17% 3. Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% 4. Lied to their spouse about ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006

Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The End Of The Struggle Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005

Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005

James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021

In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

Closing message in a series through James dealing with the power of personal prayer.

OPEN: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. So here we are, the first Sunday in a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“the Gift Of Wisdom” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2015

James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.

James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Principled Living Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 22, 2014

Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?

“Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressure Points - Playing Favorites

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Nov 17, 2013

Sermon preached to coincide with Adult Study on James called Pressure Points.

Pressure Points - Favoritism/Partiality Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 I’ve been preaching once a month on the subjects that are coming from the Adult SS Class’s study of James. Last week we talked about temptation - that was at the end of their section. This month, I thought we could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Learning To Endure, Part 1

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist