Sermons on James 4:13-18:

Faith Results In Good Works

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 15, 2022

True Christian faith is seen in its works.

Paul expresses that salvation is God’s free demonstration of grace, which we receive by faith, and not by acts of merit (Romans 3:28). James states by works a man is justified, and not by faith only (James 2:24). Indeed, even the demons possess a faith in God, yet have no genuine trust in Christ ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New You… For A New Year

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2022

New Year is a wonderful time of the year for many reasons.

However, one reason a new year is wonderful is because many are more than glad to say goodbye to last year. • Due to some deaths in their families • Due to the death of good friends • Due to loss of jobs • Sickness • Disappointments • Due to the economy They are ready to say goodbye to last ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Is The Key To Heaven

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2021

The story is told of a man who was driving through Kentucky and he picked up a hitch hiker. The young man got in the car and they were talking about:

• The red-necks who lived in that region. • And some of the strong brew they made in that area. The man who was driving from that region said, “Yes, I have lived here all my life and we make some strong brew, If I must say so myself.” The man stated he had some of that strong brew and asked ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Job Came To My Church

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Oct 26, 2021

I don't like poor people in my congregation

Yes, he did. What a strange man! First, he looked sick with boils all over which he kept itching. Everyone kept a safe distance from him, then one by one they started fleeing. I knew , I would be left with empty pews, so I called security, what would you have done? The man smelt , ok, he reeked ...read more

Scripture: James 2:2-9

Resetting The Timeline

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2021

As we move into the "Living with Covid" stage in Nova Scotia felt it was time to remind people why we are here.

Resetting the TimeLine Intro If I could save time in a bottle The first thing that I'd like to do Is to save every day 'Til eternity passes away Just to spend them with you. That is the opening verse of “Time in a bottle”, which is the title of one of my favourite songs. If you are old, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

"patience, The Virtue That Carries A Lot Of Wait"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 10, 2021

In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!”

In the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the persecuted Jewish villagers of Anatevka are forced to flee the Russian pogroms. Someone asked the Rabbi, “Wouldn’t this be a good time for the Messiah to come?” The Rabbi answered, “Yes, my son; meanwhile, let’s get packing!” In the Lord’s Prayer we pray: ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Congregational

Triumphing Over Afflictions

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 14, 2021

Afflictions are normal experiences of the believers, but God has promised and made provisions for the believers to be delivered from afflictions.

Triumphing Over Affliction Study Text: James 5: 13 - 16 Introduction: - Prayer is the only Scriptural medicine prescribed to overcome afflictions. Whatever the affliction, be it poverty, hardship, struggling with your business, sickness and so on, do not get worried, but channel all your ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Drawing

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We need to be drawing near to God not buttering up to God just to "Get Something".

From this passage we read that God desires a relationship an intimate relationship with His creations. I believe that we forget that we were created for the Lord and that He desires to have fellowship with us. We are the apple of God’s eye, His one true love. My heart has been so heavy toward my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Do You Have Staying Power?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022

This is a message on patience. James provides some valuable insight into why believers sometimes fail at being patient, and he explains how to stay the course even when difficult life circumstances seem to go by at a snail’s pace.

If we are willing to be patient until the grace of God is made manifest, whether it takes nine years or ninety, it will be worth the wait. - Rebecca Pippert(1) This morning’s message will addresses the need to develop our staying power. As you might have guessed, this is a sermon on patience. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Plans And God’s Plans Don’t Match

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 14, 2022

There are so many things that we do not know about each other, but then we learn.

For instance: • I have known for sometime that Keith played sports and he was very good at playing baseball. • I found out that Jenney was a cheer leader in junior high and high school. • I found out that Clyde was a pilot. • I found out that Carlos was a finish carpenter. • I found out that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 20, 2021

The three points of this sermon and a good bit of the content is borrowed from a sermon by Ray Pritchard (see the resources at the end of the sermon). The key to facing hard times is learning to wait on the Lord.

Introduction: A. Once there was a boy who asked a girl to go to the school formal dance. 1. She agreed, and he decided to rent a tuxedo, but the rental store had a long line, so he waited and waited, and finally he got his suit. 2. Then he decided to buy flowers, but the flower shop had a long ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obtaining Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021

What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lecciones De Pandemia

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 27, 2021

Dependemos de Dios todo el tiempo

Recuerdo cuando vi por primera vez el video del gobernador del Estado anunciando que a partir del día 1 de abril de 2020, las actividades no esenciales quedaban suspendidas debido a la Pandemia. En ese momento, la verdad, creo que nadie alcanzaba ni a imaginar todo lo que hemos vivido en este ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy In Trials?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 18, 2022

The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.

We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

Reconnecting With God

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Jul 9, 2024

We often move away from God without noticing it. We all need to return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. This needs to be periodic

We often move away from God without noticing it. Let us return to Him, approach Him and reconnect with Him. God always wants us to be in close fellowship with Him, since the days of Adam in the Garden of Eden. Our sins keep moving us from Him. We often withdraw ourselves from Him in our mind (our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10, James 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed