Sermons on James Clear:

Growing In God’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 1, 2012

1. Pursue the Lord (vs. 8a). 2. Purify your life (vs. 8b). 3. Ponder your own shortcomings (vs. 9-10). 4. Put an end to evil speaking (vs. 11-12). 5. Plan as if your life is in God’s Hands (vs. 13-16). 6. Practice what you know (vs. 17).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 10: Growing in God’s Wisdom James 4:8-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 22, 2012 *Everybody needs Godly wisdom. We can see this so clearly in Scriptures like James 3:17, which tells us that the wisdom from above “is pure, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithing

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011

Have you ever wondered about faith, doubted that you had it, or wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, few things are more important

Have you ever wondered about faith, ..... doubted that you had it, ......wished you had more? Few things are more misunderstood than faith. Yet, ..... few things ...... are more important. (Pause) One day, a young disciple of Christ desiring to fully receive all that God had for him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

The Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024

This sermon highlights the transformative power of obedience to God's voice. It explores how obedience deepens our relationship with God, brings blessings, and unlocks the fullness of His purpose in our lives.

There’s a significant difference between hearing God's voice and obeying it. Many believers listen to God’s voice, but far fewer follow through with obedience. James 1:22 offers us a stark reminder: "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Other

The Wisdom Effect Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006

The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Healing - Great Expectations - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Sep 2, 2004

God wants to work miracles of physical healing much more often than we think.

This morning I would like to talk about Divine healing – God healing our physical body of disease and sickness. Now most all of you know that I have had a healing this month of fourth stage melanoma cancer. I had 10 different sites on my body where cancer was growing. The radiologist said there ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Think Before You Speak - Introduction Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wild beasts can be tamed, but not the human tongue. That is, it cannot be tamed except the Spirit of God do it. The Lord has used this sermon to help our people to season their speech with grace. My outline, developed years ago, is the same as an outline

T-H-I-N-K Before You Speak Calvary Baptist Church 5/29/2011 Matthew 16:23; James 3:1-12 et. al. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16:23, Peter stands in front of Jesus. Peter, as always, had something to say. Jesus then said, “Get behind me, Satan.” Satan wasn’t standing there, at least not in the flesh. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"What Women Need Most And Men Really Want" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 28, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate ther hearers to affirm to others that while it is important to men to "not talk" (but feel an ego boost), it is equally important to women "to talk" (in order to feel fulfilled).

James 1:19 (NLT) 28 October 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: When a woman needs to talk, it is really not necessary for a man to talk. REFERENCES: James 1:19 (NLT) Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must be quick to listen, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over our life. One of the key principles was the God is and always will be above temptation. Yet, God doe

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 4 James 1:16 - 20 – GOD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Gratitude – the power to appreciate and acknowledge what one has These are not gifts we have mastered… but means of grace… disciplines we develop. This is true of one final gift…GRATITUDE. – the power to appreciate and acknowledge what one has

This morning we’re going to conclude our series focused on Spiritual Insights for Insecure Times I don’t presume that we’ve resolved all the insecurity and uncertainty that we may face ahead. Rather… it’s more a matter of looking at the challenge… and resolving within the inner qualities that we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Battle Within

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 9, 2006

Fighting Temptation/ Keeping your faith

(James: 2-8 :) 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance, 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Other

Times-A-Wastin'

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2008

A message for teenagers about not wasting their youth.

Covenant Youth Mission April 24, 1995 Time’s–A–Wastin’ When you are in school life seems long, the days drag and it seems like you will never be old enough to do all the things you want to do. All the good stuff is somewhere off in the future and there seems to be an endless supply of time. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Mennonite

Orthodoxy, Orthopathy, And Orthopraxy: Know It, Feel It, Live It

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it.

The Christian faith is not mere ideas, not a series of facts or depictions of reality, no, it's more. It's alive, and burning brightly like a fire. It's not mere emotions either, there's daily practice to it, a true walking and living of it. Yet it is not about doing, but it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Prayer Of The Righteous Availeth Much

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 14, 2024

This sermon talks about what it means to be righteous, the nature of fervent prayer, and how such prayer can bring about significant change in our lives and the world.

Beloved, we gather today to reflect on the profound truth found in the book of James 5:16, which states, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The verse, though simple in its wording, carries an immense weight of spiritual significance. It reveals the power of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal