Sermons on James 5:1-15:

"Pray For Me And I'll Pray For You…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 29, 2001

#9 and final in series through James

“Pray for me and I’ll pray for you…” James 5:13-18 Many years ago, back when black and white television was the cutting edge of technology, there was a particular show that every kid watched - Superman – Superman was a great show! It had action, drama, and the good verses the evil. Superman ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rusted Wealth Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 30, 2001

Wealth is not wrong, it is your attitude towards it that matters most to God.

First Baptist Church October 28, 2001 James 5:1-6 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, "That’s good, but ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Healing Prayer

Contributed by Mark Haines on Nov 3, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text leading individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to accept an invitation to come forward to the altar rail and pray for healing.

Introduction: I’d like you to join me on a journey into a topic that’s filled with controversy and confusion. Today we will consider the idea of “Healing Prayer.” 1. What is “healing”? According to the words used in the New testament:  Healing means to MEND something that’s ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power To Heal Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 18, 2001

We don’t always know why some are healed and others are not, ultimately no matter what happens we are called to be a people of hope.

First Baptist Church November 11, 2001 James 5:13-18 Faith Healing Have you ever been to a Faith Healing Service? I’m not just talking about going to a worship service and there is prayer for healing. I’m talking about going to see people like Benny Hinn . . . and others who have services that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Divine Appointment With Breakthrough Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

The Word has prophetically spoken of the church as a glorious place seen and read of all men. There is a "witness" that God wants His church to experience

Divine Appointment With Breakthrough >Confession of Faith God has prophesied that in the last days we will see an inversion of the church. >An oppressed church - an ineffective church will transform into glorious, powerful church. >I have quoted Malachi several times which states that the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

History Repeats Itself

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 1, 2002

Instruction on healing and prayer and how God wants to use the church for healing today.

History Repeats Itself (James 5:13-18) February 24, 2002 Introduction: • When we hear the phrase “History Repeats Itself” we normally assume that is a negative thing. • Granted, some things in History do repeat themselves and they are negative. • [Illustration: Show picture of leisure suit, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002

In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Test 8: Integrity Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Test 9: Affliction Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the second key to passing the affliction test--the corporate key.

1. Corporate confession 2. Corporate prayer I saw a sports headline a couple of weeks ago that really surprised me. It turns out that one of the freshmen for the University of Tennessee’s football team got into some trouble with the law. That’s not really the surprising part. It seems that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of Persistent Prayer

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

We have not because we ask not. There is power in persistent prayer.

The Power of Persistent Prayer James 5:13ff Luke 18:1-18 Recently there has been much information in the media about the Islamic faith. You might have learned more about the Muslims in the last year than you did all the rest of your life. I was interested to learn about one of their “Five Pillars ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Can't Hear You!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 4, 2007

Since the majority of the church spends so little time in intercessory prayer, it is essential that not only the quantity of our prayers increase, but also the quality.

I CAN’T HEAR YOU! Have you ever been ugly to someone and when you try to talk to them or ask them for something, they say, “I can’t hear you!” The key to answered prayer lies within your relationship with God. James 5:15-17 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover: Callused Knees Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 4, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us the ABC’s of effective prayer.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: CALLUSED KNEES James 5:13-18 June 6, 2004 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing and concluding our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” In light of our cultures obsession with makeovers and the popularity of the many reality makeover programs on TV ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Rough Knees Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 18, 2004

Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God”Encouragement to seek God in prayer especially when circumstances weigh you down

Rough Knees 13Are any among you suffering? They should keep on praying about it. And those who have reason to be thankful should continually sing praises to the Lord. 14Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cause For Contemplation

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

In these days of chaos and confusion, Christians need to focus their minds on one encouraging and inevitable truth--The Return of Christ.

CAUSE FOR CONTEMPLATION Text: Matt.16: 27; Acts 1: 8-11; James 5: 8 Intro: The passages that we have just read all have one basic theme: JESUS IS COMING AGAIN. We Baptists would readily agree that we believe Jesus is going to come again someday, sometime, or one of these days. But folks, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:8

Denomination: Baptist