Sermons on James 5:7-18:

Pleasing God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 16, 2017

In Pleasing God Part 1 we discussed four things that please God. Today we will talk about 2 more things that please the Lord. May we ever live to bring Him joy!

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about 4 things that please God 1. Reading our Bible 2. Obeying our Bible 3. Giving to Missions 4. Living Holy • Today we are going to talk about 2 more things that please God. 1. Prayer 2. Faith I. ISAIAH 56:7 FOR MY HOUSE SHALL BE CALLED A HOUSE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58, James 5:15-16, Matthew 7:7-11, Mark 9:28-29, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying With Power

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jan 10, 2018

Most Christians say they believe in prayer but in reality, they don’t see much power in it. I think the reason for this is they don’t pray much. Like the subject of love it is easy to talk about but not as easy to put into practice.

Praying With Power James 5: 13-18 Do you remember the TV commercial for the investment firm of E.F. Hutton? What was their catch slogan? When E.F. Hutton speaks people listen. Well you know what? When Christians pray, God listens. I read of a town in the mid-west that had two churches and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer Power Continuum Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2018

Like a light dimmer, the power is our prayers is connected to the depth of our walk with God. The closer we walk with God, the more potent our prayers.

The Prayer Power Continuum (James 1:5-8; 4:2b-3, 7-10; 5:16-18 ) 1. What tool can you use to cut water? A Sea-saw. 2. What tool did God give you to help you stay in conversation with Him? Prayer. Prayer is an important tool that God has given us, and one in which the devil will go to great pains ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, James 4:2-3, James 4:7-10, James 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Power In Faith ! Do You Have Faith In The Power?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 2, 2018

This is a sermon that was used for a Healing and wholeness service with anointing with oil and prayer for all who came forward to receive.

James 5:13-18 There is Power in the faith, do you have Faith in the Power? There is a Power that is available to us that can: 1. Cure our physical ailments 2. Reduce our pain and possibly eliminate it all together. 3. calm us when we are anxious 4. eliminate stress from our lives 5. help us ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2013

A talk given on Mothering Sunday and completing a series in the Book of James. God wants a praying, praising and healing church. The power of forgiveness brings healing.

Historically mothering Sunday was a day when people returned to their mother church for a special service of celebration. People who did that were said to have gone a-mothering. By the 18th century Mothering Sunday was a specific Sunday in Lent just a few weeks before Easter when domestic servants ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Why God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 18, 2013

Too often in the church brothers & sisters prey on one another instead of praying for one another. I know God answers prayer because He’s answered mine. We have no greater resource, source of comfort than getting on our knees in prayer

Why God Answers Prayer Dr. Mike Fogerson September 2, 2012 Introduction A 13 Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.14 Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Power

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 8, 2013

How many of you try to read the daily newspaper? How many of you try to watch the morning or evening News on T.V.? For those who answered yes...what do you think??? How is our country looking to you? I believe that the majority of people who live in

How many of you try to read the daily newspaper? How many of you try to watch the morning or evening News on T.V.? For those who answered yes...what do you think??? How is our country looking to you? I believe that the majority of people who live in our country are unhappy with the way it has ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Navigating The Ups And Downs Of Life

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

James expresses the fact that life is made up of triumph and tragedy, of sorrow and joy. Sickness can trip us up and sin can entangle us. We rarely know what to expect. Life is often very unpredictable. Our trust level in Christ will impact our response t

Navigating the Ups and Downs of Life James 5:13-18 13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 22, 2013

What exactly is the Prayer of Faith James speaks of? Well let us examine the subject and find out.

THE PRAYER OF FAITH WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2012 CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JOHN TEEM JR. JAMES 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: IS ANYTHING TO HARD FOR GOD? Genesis 18:14, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26, Luke 18:27, Mark 9:23 DOES GOD LIE OR CHANGE HIS MIND? Malachi 3:6, I Kings 8:56 HAS HE ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: *other

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wait Training

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 14, 2012

We might think we have patience but the proof will be in the testing of it. Just like our faith needs to be tested, as James pointed out in chapter two, so does our patience. The people in chapter five had been under unjust suffering and they were, up to

WAIT TRAINING James 5:7-12 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “Patience is a virtue; possess it if you can. Found seldom in a woman; never in a man.” Of course, the men are agreeing with this except the part about never in a man and the women are agreeing except for the part about seldom ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Answer Is Prayer

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2012

James shows us that in any situation we face the answer is prayer.

THE ANSWER IS PRAYER James 5:13-20 1) Are you in trouble? Pray (vs. 13a). We have the tendency to try to fix our problems without prayer. There have been multiple times where I was faced with a problem and spent too much time trying to fix it with repeated attempts using my superior ingenuity and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Patient, Brothers! Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2012

This text tells us what it takes to be patient in this life. 1- Consider the farmer 2- Don’t grumble 3- Remember Job

INTRO.- ILL.- More and more doctors are running their practices like an assembly lines. One fella walked into a doctor's office and the receptionist asked him what he had. He said, "Shingles." So she took down his name, address, medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prosperity, Patience And Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 21, 2012

James 5 has a lot to say about the rich and the proper response to abuse by those who are powerful. His wise words are clear and firm, making the path of faith obvious. He pulls no punches.

Prosperity, Patience and Prayer: this is the outline for James 5. 1. Prosperity: 5:1-6 This is a prophetic oracle against the rich oppressors. Wow! Does that page in your Bible smell a bit like smoke? Here James steps into prophetic mode and writes with an imprecatory imagination of doom and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012

James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, James 5:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ