Sermons on James 5:1-8:

Money Talks! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 9, 2017

Money Talks - James chapter 5 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Warning against Hoarding Wealth (vs 1-3) (2). A Warning against Stealing Wealth (vs 4) (3). A Warning against Decadence Wealth (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY Question: Would you like to be rich? Answer: Very few of us would say, “Nah, it doesn’t interest me!” Ill: • One wise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Money Can't Buy Happiness Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 10, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

Money Can’t Buy Happiness! Squid Game Part 1 James 5:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org Today, we are starting a new message series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Patience Is A Virtue... So What?

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results,

W hat a year. We’ve been waiting for things to get back to normal. Waiting for schools to start and restaurants to open. Waiting for family reunions, weddings, and funerals. Waiting for test results, the next wave of virus, and a vaccine. Waiting seems to have been the theme 2020. What’s promised ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, James 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alone With God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 3, 2022

Jacob made time to be alone with God and God transformed his life from a supplanter to a national icon.

TEXT: Genesis 32:24-28 "And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him. And he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28, James 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

3rd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 11th, 2022.

Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11. A). A HAPPY HOMECOMING. Isaiah 35:1-10. Isaiah foresees a time ahead of time, when Israel would again be released from captivity, and would undertake another journey through the wilderness. Unlike when they left ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:5-10, Luke 1:46-55, James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To What End? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Both the arrogant rich and the suffering poor get the same message: “today is not all there is.”

Almost every commentator and preacher I looked at while preparing this sermon splits this passage of James into two parts. The first part, v. 1-6, is a discussion of the danger of depending on wealth. The second part, v. 7-11, typically focus on patience. Well, I’m going to buck the trend. Because ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yes, He Is The One Who Is To Come

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2022

Our Lord is the most just of all judges

Third Sunday in Advent 2022 Justice in Judgement–that’s what every one of us wants when we are in trouble, whether someone else imperiled us or we did it to ourselves. Actually, what we are likely to seek is an outcome favorable to our side, isn’t it? “Really, officer, is ten miles over the speed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11, James 5:7-10, Psalm 146:6-10, Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Fix The Dishwasher

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 15, 2020

Don't set around when there are things that can be done.

ILLUSTRATION: A Mother and her son were talking. His mother lived for nearly 94 years. One day around her 90th year she said something like, "If I had known I would live this long, I would have fixed the dishwasher." It had stopped working. So there it sat quietly waiting to be fixed. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7, Isaiah 64:4, Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Farming Our Faith

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 21, 2023

Many people perceive farming as a lowly, backbreaking, and dirty work. But I am amazed because this humble and laborious job imparts valuable insights to help us cultivate a deeper trust in the Lord.

FARMING OUR FAITH By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 22, 2023 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message This morning’s message concerns farming or gardening and the lessons we can apply to increase our faith in God. Many people ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Visionary View: Trusting In God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 24, 2023

God's vision isn't for the present; it's designated for a future time.

"Visionary View: Trusting in God's Perfect Timing" A prayer to begin. Heavenly Father, we gather in Your presence, seeking wisdom and guidance as we delve into Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to receive the message You have for us today. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Proverbs 29:18, Psalm 37:7, Ecclesiastes 3:1, James 5:7-8, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 40:30-31, 2 Peter 3:8, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Make Them Pay! (Psalm 5:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 15, 2022

In prayer, we can tell God what we think He needs to hear. Not what we think He wants to hear.

Today, we get to work through Psalm 5. This will be a treat :) (5:1) Of/for the director. With flutes. A song of/for David. (2) I have said, "My words, hear, O Yahweh. Understand my sighing/groaning. When things are really bad in life, you lose your ability to form words. All that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12, Romans 12:17-21, James 5:1-6, Revelation 6:9-11

Jesus Is Stripped Of Everything For Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2022

His dignity was stripped little by little from Him.

The Tenth Station: Jesus Stripped of His Garments (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:2-4, Luke 12:16-21, Genesis 37:23, John 20:23-24, Luke 22:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 20, 2022

Now is the time to look back over the past two years of the pandemic and see where God was clearly present and at work. It is also an important time for us to look at ourselves and how we reacted to this time of crisis and testing

Series: If God is For You … Sermon: Waiting on the Lord Scripture: James 5:7-11 [Hold up cell phone.] I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all of you, have one of these and I can also probably say that if you have one of these it has some kind of GPS on it. In fact, it’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-5, James 5:17-20, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

"the Sound Of Breakthrough Is In Your Hands."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 30, 2024

Achieving a breakthrough in your life may seem daunting, but the truth is, it's closer than you think; it's in your hands. As a child of God, you can take control of your future, and transform your life. Remember that some are getting their breakthrough watching how you go through.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Exodus 15:6) "Thy right hand, 0 Lord, is become glorious in power:" (1 Kings 17:1) “And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1, James 5:7, Exodus 15:6, 1 Kings 18:43-45

Denomination: Pentecostal