Sermons on James 5:14-20:

The Kind Of Prayer That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 13, 2008

The world that we live in desperately needs God’s intervention, and so we need the kind of prayer that changes things. This sermon builds a case for why we need prayer and then discusses characteristics (honest, fervent, rises to take action, salvation)

The Kind of Prayer that Changes Things Grant van Boeschoten February 10, 2007 One of my favorite topics to talk about in life is prayer. One of my favorite things to do is to pray. Some people don’t see what all the commotion and fuss is about though. They don’t think that prayer is anything ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2008

#22 in the Book of James Series Confess your faults to one another and let the healing and forgiveness process begin. Pray for the healing of wounded spirits.

22 Confession is Good for the Soul The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May “Alright, “fess up. You do the crime, you serve the time!” Have you ever heard someone say that to you? Perhaps when you were a kid and you did something you weren’t supposed to and then the time came to face the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah The Man

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 16, 2008

Elijah the Man- The Model - The Method. What an example and challenge for us. In a time when our nation seems to be so far away from God, here is a call to return to Biblcal standards.

Elijah The Man James 5:16b-18. 16b. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Secret Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 19, 2008

Examining the secret of Christ prayer life and how we to have the same rain stopping prayer life like Elijah had.

The Secret of Christ James 5:17-20 2/24/08 Heart O’ the Hills Monte T. Brown Prelude I preached from this same text on January 11, 1987 at Heart O’ the Hills. The message was titled “The Secret of Christ.” This morning we will look at these same ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008

#23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

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

The Prayer Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Jun 30, 2004

Not all prayer is effective, but the prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.

The Bible teaches that not all praying is effective. • Those who pray while they cherish sin in their hearts will find that God doesn’t listen to that prayer. (Psalm 66:18) • Those who pray to be seen by men will not receive the reward of answered prayer because their reward is to be seen by ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

O It Is Jesus

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 15, 2003

A sermon on Faith and Healing.

Title: O It Is Jesus. Text: James 5:13-16. In order to see folks, healed, we have got to get them to the doctor, Dr Jesus To be specific. Today, we are having a healing deliverance service. Not brought on by my own need today, but I know in my Spirit that there are others here who need a healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Answers To Prayer

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 19, 2003

There is no such thing as "unanswered" prayer, but God sometimes responds in ways we don’t expect.

“5 Answers to Prayer” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Note: The outline for this message came from an article in the Christian Reader Jan/Feb 02 issue) We pray, and God answers. Every time. But sometimes we wonder if God is really listening. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, James 5:16

Denomination: Congregational

I Have Seen Your Tears

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 20, 2003

You can change the mind of God with prayer, a broken heart and tears!

Text - 2 Kings 20:1-11 1. In those days Hezekiah became sick and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, "Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die; you shall not recover." 2. Then Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16, 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran