Sermons on James Clear:

A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Topics: Love Of Money, Root Of Problem

How To Help People Better Their Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to

HOW TO HELP DIFFICULT PEOPLE GAIN A BETTER BALANCE OF THEIR PERSPECTIVES Some Christians occasionally say to their friends, "Why can't they just accept what the Bible is saying rather than trying to rely on logic?" When they speak this way they fail to realize that God wants us to be logical, to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examples Of Living Faith

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001

We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: *other

Turn Your Face To The Wall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Hezekiah’s story is a clear testimony that prayer can overturn prophecy, that divine judgment can be interrupted by sincere intercession. It also reminds us that God is not a tyrant looking to destroy lives—He listens when the righteous cry out.

TURN YOUR FACE TO THE WALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-5; Psalm 102:17; James 5:16-18; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Psalm 34:15 INTRODUCTION: This powerful narrative focuses on King Hezekiah, a righteous man confronted with a terminal prophecy: “Set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Got Faith! Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008

Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Test The Reality Of Your Religion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christianity that is not practical is not a real Christianity. If it does not control your conduct, and change your character, and make you more sensitive to the will of God and the world's need, then you better stop and ask some questions about the reality of your religion.

An anthropologist once visited a Bantu village in South Africa to study the customs of the very primitive people who lived there. When he returned to the U.S. he sent back a sun dial to those people to express his thanks for their cooperation. The natives were delighted with their gift, and they ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

The story of Elijah reminds us of the power of prayer, the person of prayer and the product of prayer

THE POWER OF PRAYER While crossing the Atlantic on a ship many years ago. Bible teacher and pastor F.B. Meyer was asked to preach at a service for the passengers. The topic he was given to speak on was Answered Prayer. After the message an agnostic man came up to him and said that he did not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The King ... Or Just A Fancy Look-A-Like?

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2005

When Jesus came into Jerusalem riding on a donkey the whole town presumed that He would take up the throne of the Messiah in Jerusalem – instead He went to the temple and cleared it out. Is this really the King that the Scriptures tell us about?

May 4, 2003 Morning Service Text: Galatians 5:16-18; 22-25 Subject: Life in the Spirit Title: Growing in the Spirit. The war in Iraq is essentially over. The enemy has been defeated. There are still skirmishes being fought but for all intents and purposes the war is over. This was a war in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Troubles Come Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 28, 2013

"Faith" is the very quality of life that Jesus smiled upon and God rewards, but what does a life of faith look like in real life?

When Troubles Come Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – June 23, 2013 Intro I've found in recent years...that the more iI get to hear someone's story...the more amazed I am about the challenges people have risen up through in their lives. Everyone has a story... a story that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Mar 8, 2025

🗣️💬 Our words have more power than we realize! In this series, we’ll discover that our words matter, that there are consequences for what we say, and explore how we can use our words for God's glory.

“Taming the Tongue” Introduction: Last week, we kicked off a series called Truth or Trash: What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth? We talked about the power of words—how what we speak today shapes the reality we live in tomorrow. How our words impact our relationships—how they can either be the glue ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Show Me Your Faith

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 16, 2003

faith without works is dead

James 2:19-26 Show Me Your Faith. I once heard a pastor say, “If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” I believe that it was Augustine who said, “Faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never alone.” Good works do not save, we are saved ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perseverance For Christ

Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005

Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

“Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007

We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare