Sermons on James Irwin:

Serving Like Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2024

One of God's major objectives for us is to be conformed into the image of His Son and one of the primary ways God wants us to conform to the likeness of Jesus is in our service. Jesus came to serve and to give and so we must also serve and give.

A. One day a weathy woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean both ways?” 3. The prospective ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, John 13:1-17, Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Of The Ten Commandments From James 4:7-10! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches ten commandments in verses 7-10 and we will discuss three of them in this lesson, but don't misunderstand, because they are not the ten commandments from the old law of Moses.

INTRODUCTION #20 1. Open your bibles to James 4:7-10. 2. In these four verses Christians are give ten brief, but very demanding commandments and exhortations for Christians. 3. Don’t confuse these ten commandments with the ten commandments of Moses that are recorded in Exodus 20. No, these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment. James 2:8-13 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013

When we excuse ourselves for our prejudices of color, education, culture, or status, we undo the love mercy of God in our lives.

A church painting- A church decided to paint their building. It had become a bit dingy over the years, but the church members felt that a complete painting was a bit expensive, so they bought only as much white paint as they thought they might need. After painting the front of the building they ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 9- "Choose Wisely" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 5, 2017

Part 9 of our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Part 9 “ You must Choose---Choose wisely” Many years ago Coke or Pepsi did a commercial That was a spin off from the movie “Indiana Jones and the last crusade” In the commercial and the movie Indy was being advised to make a wise choice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 10- "Herman- Who?" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 13, 2017

Part 10- we move slightly from the book of James into learning to rightly use and understand scripture in an effort to become Bona Fide

Bona Fide Part 10 A study of James- “kind of” “ The truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth” As I was praying and preparing for this week’s sermon I wanted to continue our sermon series on James I believe the dots we are connecting are important for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Confess Your Sins To One Another - James 5:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Why does God require that you confess your sins to other people, rather than just to God, in order for you to be healed?

James 5:14 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 prayer offered in faith will make the weary person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

My Brother’s Keeper - James 5:19-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 2, 2022

Do you know someone who is wandering from the Lord? James teaches us how to rescue them.

James 5:19 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. Introduction If there were some kind of budget crisis in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing Through Confession: Transformed By Truth James 5:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

James 5:16 reveals a profound aspect of Christian life — confession of sin and prayer leads to healing and restoration, both spiritually and emotionally.

Healing through Confession: Transformed by Truth James 5:16 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of truth and confession as highlighted in James 5:16. This verse reveals a profound aspect of Christian life—confession of sin and prayer leads to healing and restoration, both ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Psalm 32:5, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 41:4, Jeremiah 3:22, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 18:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Not Your Party - James 4:13-17 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

What is the difference between wisely planning ahead and prideful presumption on the future?

James 4:13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then disappears. 15 Instead, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Lesson 7: Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many godly wealthy persons give extravagantly and love intensely. James 1:10-11 pertains to the entire population of rich people regardless of their actions or intentions.

Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist