Sermons on James Macdonald:

Faith Alone

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018

Faith in God alone is the determining factor for membership in the kingdom of God.

Faith Alone James 2: 1 - 10 Intro: There is a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2018

The human tongue can be used in positive and negative ways.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1 - 12 Intro: Bubba and Billy Joe were out in the woods when suddenly Billy Joe grabbed his chest and fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, his eyes were rolled back in his head and his tongue was hanging out. Terrified, Bubba whipped out his cell phone and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Of Jealousy.

Contributed by Drexwell Seymour on Sep 7, 2018

The Spirit of Jealousy is a sin and can even lead to Murder. Recognize this Spirit and Do not Get Trapped with It.

Introduction Many of us are so preoccupy or consume with the things that other people have until it reaches a point that the spirit of jealousy is activated. I believe at some point in our lives, all of us were faced with the spirit of Jealousy. However, some are mild while others are very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Response To Suffering Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 12, 2018

Message 26 expands on the last message. It serves as an overview of Biblical teaching on suffering.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Suffering” Pt 2 REVIEW James issued some instructions to his readers regarding suffering and persecution. How would someone with strong trust in God respond to trials and suffering no matter the source? As we have observed throughout ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Watch Your Tongue!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 17, 2018

Do the words you speak build-up or burn-down?

In the summer of 2000, more than a thousand firefighters battled a wildfire for two weeks in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The fire started on August 24, and continued until September 8. When it was over more than eighty thousand acres of federal forest was burnt. Forty-six-year-old Janice ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 18, 2018

We must chose between living with God's priorities or the priorities of the world.

Wise and Otherwise James 3: 13 – 4:3 Intro: A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on the small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only 3 parachutes and 4 people. The pilot said, “I should have one of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daring To Move Forward Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018

Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018 Today we are continuing our venture into DARING FAITH. As notes in our first week… Faith is the connection to the bigger world…. the intersection between the finite and infinite. When the word faith is used… it can refer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Patient!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 23, 2018

Curiosity and greed are part of our DNA, patience is not. It is the fruit of the Holy Spirit and must be cherished and fed in order to grow in our lives. We must be patient with others and with God just as God is patient with us.

[Sermon preached on 10 December 2017, 2nd Advent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I remember how as a young child I became very impatient when Christmas was drawing near. Not so much because of Christmas, but because I also had my birthday. Like most kids, I also had many things on my wish list. My ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"God Never Changes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 5, 2018

We should be thankful that God never changes.

We’re beginning a new series on thanking God for who He is. Today we are going to consider the fact that we should be thankful for the fact that our God never changes; that He is always the same. “If we are inclined to grieve because everything around us changes, our consolation will be found in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

While there is nothing we can do on our own to be saved. Evidence of an active growing Christian life is seen in our works.

A pastor I learned under once pointed out that we never want to be back window Christians. I asked him what a back-window Christian was. He said it was an old southern term that pointed to people who attended church every Sunday and then threw their bibles in the back window of their cars and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Listening And Doing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 26, 2020

Acting on faith waters faith. Listening to sermons and reading the Bible and doing nothing in response leads to...nothing. God wants way more than nothing for His people. So He's given us the gift and calling of being doers of the Word and not only hearers.

Sermon for January 26, 2020 - Listening and Doing [I am thankful to William Barclay's exposition of James chapter 1, which influences much of this message directly and indirectly.] Did you know that God truly cares about every aspect of your life? Sometimes people say that God is too big or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With Eternal Purpose Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2019

How do we keep on living on purpose for God regardless of our circumstance?

“Life is short; eternity is long. It is only reasonable that this short life be lived in light of eternity.” - Charles Spurgeon James refers to the two extremes of human existence and illustrates why thinking in terms of eternity is beneficial for the Christian. 1. It will keep us from despair - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Winner Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 6, 2019

It is my hope and prayer that these stories today have encouraged you and make you think. It is my hope and prayer that you are encouraged to be a great witness for Christ to those around you.

MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES SOUL WINNER JAMES 5:19-20 #JAMESatCCC READ James 5:19-20 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 him from death and cover over a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misusing Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2019

This message serves as instruction for any who struggle with using foul or off-colored language.

Chapter 3 begins a new discussion. The first two chapters of James have been about trials and temptations and how we can overcome them. These trials and temptations are common to everyone. We all have things that cause us to walk through a valley in life. We are all tempted from time to time. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist