Sermons on James 5:13-3:16:

"Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 14, 2009

In light of Christ’s imminent return, James gives a word of warning to the rich, a word of comfort to the hurting, and a reminder to talk like a believer.

JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS IN LIGHT OF HIS COMING JAMES 5:1-12 INTRODUCTION Open your Bible to James chapter 5. Of course, this is the last chapter of the book of James; and the normative way that the New Testament writers ended their letters was to tie up some ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Our Hearing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

Restoring Our Hearing Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 7, 2013 Intro So glad to see everyone. One thing we all share in common is some type of morning routine. From that moment are eyes begin to open...we each likely have some set of things we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 26, 2013

In the Book of James, we see the real faith that engages life's trials and temptations, social prejudice and pride, and the path to staying plugged into God.

When Faith Confronts Favoritism Series: Real Faith (The Book of James) Brad Bailey - July 14, 2013 Intro: Let me begin by asking you to reflect on this question: Who do you tend to include in your life? Who do you tend NOT to include in your life? All of us walk around with an unpublished list in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running A Race Is Not All Fun But, We Should Have Joy?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2011

James is saying we should have joy when we go through trials or test that God allows us to go through.

James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015

Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 19, 2015

The devil is part of earthly wisdom, and James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. People’s lives reflect the source of their wisdom.

I want to take you (especially those of you who are among the older members of this congregation) on a trip down memory lane for a minute. Some of you may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a TV show in the 1970s, and on this show he had such famous characters as Geraldine Jones ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Submit To God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2015

James explores the symptoms of worldliness, the spiritual condition of worldliness and the escape route from worldliness. What a helpful word from God for us!

Three weeks ago Kendall preached on the end of James 3 about two kinds of wisdom. The wisdom of the world brings jealousy, selfish ambition, disorder and every vile practice. The wisdom from God brings purity, mercy, righteousness and peace. And James especially stresses peace and peace ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, 1 John 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meanest Member In Our Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013

The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Civilization In America: An Excellent Idea

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013

A sermon of judgment on the nation of Judah and parallels to the USA (Outline taken from James Smith in the book, The Major Prophets, pgs. 206-208)

HoHum: It is said that Ghandi was asked, "What is your opinion of the American civilization?" His reply: "I think it would be an excellent idea." WBTU: A few years ago, a politician said this: “A country that has been now since 1963 relentlessly in the courts driving God out of public life ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Critiquing The Critic Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012

Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Church Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009

Part 1 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION", a section by section study through the letter from James to the early church.

To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: James the Author There is some debate within religious circles as to who James actually ...read more

Denomination: *other

Profitable Faith

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010

James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Snow!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010

Snow reminds us of God's provision (James 1:17), purposes (Isa.55:10-11), and purity (Isa. 1:18).

Let It Snow! Intro: Snow Humor Name of Snow Couple...Willy Melt & Betty Will Snow kids are a chip off the old block. A Snowman is a perfect man...well-rounded, and even has his own broom. How are snowmen and real men alike...they are all a little flaky! Know what the snowman said as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s In It For Me Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist