Sermons on James 24:17-22:

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Move From Knowing To Living - James 1:22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025

We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But spiritual growth is not about how much we know; it is about how much we live.

Go! And Move from Knowing to Living Introduction Church, let me begin with a question: What good is it to know the truth, yet never live it out? We live in a world overflowing with information. We can download sermons, read devotionals, listen to podcasts, and fill our shelves with books. But ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17, James 1:22-25, Matthew 7:24-27, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Galatians 2:20, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Proverbs 9:10, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13, 1 Corinthians 1:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 10, 2001

#5 in a series through James James Chapter 3

Are you burning or building the Kingdom? James 3:1-18 One of the greatest things about out society is that we are a people who build. Especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. If someone else builds a big stadium, another city will ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 7, 2011

Our belief in Jesus and His calling on our lives dictates how we act therefore we should stop compromising with worldly values and behaviour and give ourselves wholly to the Lord. To do this we should Accept the Word Apply the Word Activate the Word

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message Speak No Evil. Do No Evil. A sermon on James 1:19-27. Before we get into our text let me quickly remind you about the overall purpose of James. No matter where we find ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritsm And Faithful Deeds Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 3, 2009

This is number four in a summer sermon series on the Book of James

As the associate pastor in Abilene I was privilege to preach at several of the smaller congregations around there. After a while I learned not to be surprised at the various habits and rituals of the churches. One of the most unique surrounded the offering at Central Presbyterian in Stamford Texas. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009

This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perscution Of The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The world will always fail in its endeavours to destroy Christianity.

HEROD’S PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM. Acts 12. Baruch the son of Neriah was given a prophecy by Jeremiah which contains a very personal message for ourselves: "Thus says the LORD: I am going to break down what I have built, and pluck up what I have planted-- that is, the whole ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simple Speech Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014

In a world of complex communication, James reminds us to keep our words simple, trustworthy and positive!

Kim’s nephew came home from second grade in her Christian School and told his mom and dad that one of the kids got in trouble for saying the “F” word. Tom and Clara were quite surprised, and asked him, “Thomas, what exactly did the boy say?” Thomas whispered, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reception Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

study in the book of James

Reception James 1:19-20 I. Fast to hear A. That you hear - Matthew 13:9, Romans 10:17 B. What you hear - Mark 14:24 C. How you hear - Luke 8:18 II. Slow to speak A. Do I agree or argue? B. Do I examine or excuse? C. Do I conform or complain? III. Slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Words Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to speak words of life

During World War II, the United States Office of War developed a campaign to make people aware of the possibility of inadvertently providing the enemy with information that could endanger the lives of U.S. Servicemen. Although they developed a number of slogans that they used on posters to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Tested Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014

Trials, Perseverance, Faith

LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ