Sermons on James 5:

Words Of Integrity Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 20, 2008

#20 in the Book of James Series. Integrity must be the mark of every true Christian. We must watch the words we speak lest we ruin that integrity.

20 Words of Integrity The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:12 Several years ago, a man in Long Beach, California went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young cashier at the counter inadvertently gave him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

The prayer of faith must be prayer for healing. What is the prayer of faith?

The Prayer of Faith We have been in a Study of Prayer. We have looked at why we pray, Persistence in Prayer, and Kinds of prayer. We have been learning how to pray to get results. I am sure that when we get prayers answered that we will have more confidence in God. We have talked about kinds of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges.

Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges. We can make it through the storm! Not even Hurricane Katrina can ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preventing An Epidemic Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight I believe the Lord is asking us to help prevent an epidemic. This epidemic is not just simply sin, although it is sin. This epidemic is dangerous and deadly. This epidemic not only affects you, but also can potentially bring destruction to the

James 5:13-20 13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14Is 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. 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great Need Of Patience Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James encourages us to follow in the footsteps of patience laid by those godly ones who have gone before us.

A man was walking through a supermarket with a screaming baby in the shopping cart. A woman nearby noticed that time and again the man would calmly say: “Keep calm, Albert. Keep calm, Albert.” Finally, in admiration for the man’s patience as the child continued to wail, the woman walked up to him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

3 Questions About Wealth

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

It’s not that money is bad, but it is how we view it, how we get it, and what we do with it that matters.

Passage: James 5:1-6 Intro: (Read the 1999 wealth distribution statistics.) 1. in our world, there are certain activities that are not evil in themselves, but whose elevation to god status lead us into sinful behaviors and attitudes. 2. money itself is not evil, and having money does not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Don't Want To Suffer Anymore

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

We want two things when we suffer; for the suffering to stop, and for it to stop now. But the Bible has a different perspective

Passage: James 5:7-12 Intro: 1. the typical and understandable response to suffering is to end it. Il) see suffering, we want to alleviate it, rescue the cat in the tree, the puppies stuck in the drainpipe, the horse that has fallen through the ice. ` 2. James in this passage is not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2007

Prayers are being read, said, written by millions of people daily with out ever getting an answer. The way prayer is answered by the true and living God is when we pray in Faith. Most believers know this but do not know how to pray in faith or to pray the

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Standing Strong In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 12, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. NAOMI 2. JOB 3. ABRAHAM 4. JEHOSHAPHAT 5. DAVID 6. SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. BELEIVER

STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE TRANSFORMATION OF NAOMI 2. THE PATIENCE OF JOB 3. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM 4. THE VICTORY OF JEHOSHAPHAT 5. THE COURAGE OF DAVID 6. THE COMMITMENT OF SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. THE ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich Little Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 2, 2007

The message deals with the attitude, acquisition, and application of riches and the dangers involved.

Rich Little James 51-6 Introduction A well-worn one dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrived at a Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they moved along the conveyor belt to be burned, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Pray

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Is there a Christian who is content with their prayer life. We all need encouragement to pray more.

I want to encourage everyone to pray 1. Definition of prayer and of intercession a) Oxford i) to pray is to “ask earnestly” ii) intercede: “to plead with person for someone else” 2. Why it is important to pray a) Because Jesus prayed b) Mat 14:23 After he had sent them away, he went by himself ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Developing Patience Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 27, 2008

This sermon looks at three aspects of developing Patience. I. WHEN should I wait? II. WHY should I wait? III. HOW should I wait?

Developing Patience As many of you know – I am in the Army Reserve. There is a saying in the Army that has been around as long as I have been in the Army and I’m sure it was there long before I arrived. The saying is: Hurry up and WAIT! It seems there is a lot of waiting in the Army – but you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12, Philippians 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2008

This is a sermon on prayer. I. Who Should Pray II. How Should I Pray III. When Should I Pray

Praying For Your Problems A very wise man once said: “Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.” James 5:16 (GW) Actually this is a quote for the Book of James chapter five and the second half of verse sixteen. We have been making our way through the book of James and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20, James 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational