Sermons on James Macdonald:

The Wise And The Otherwise Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Wise and The Otherwise James 3:13-18 I. Introduction A. Have you ever stopped to consider some of the profound questions in the Bible? Pontius Pilate - "What is truth?" Jesus - "Who do men say that I the Son of Man am?" God to Solomon in a dream - "What do ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Speech Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014

In a world of complex communication, James reminds us to keep our words simple, trustworthy and positive!

Kim’s nephew came home from second grade in her Christian School and told his mom and dad that one of the kids got in trouble for saying the “F” word. Tom and Clara were quite surprised, and asked him, “Thomas, what exactly did the boy say?” Thomas whispered, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reception Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 18, 2014

study in the book of James

Reception James 1:19-20 I. Fast to hear A. That you hear - Matthew 13:9, Romans 10:17 B. What you hear - Mark 14:24 C. How you hear - Luke 8:18 II. Slow to speak A. Do I agree or argue? B. Do I examine or excuse? C. Do I conform or complain? III. Slow to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Words Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

How to speak words of life

During World War II, the United States Office of War developed a campaign to make people aware of the possibility of inadvertently providing the enemy with information that could endanger the lives of U.S. Servicemen. Although they developed a number of slogans that they used on posters to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Tested Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 5, 2014

Trials, Perseverance, Faith

LIFE APP – The Application Tested James 1:1-18 (p. 847) September 7, 2014 Introduction: Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He writes: "Chippie the Parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Precious Lord, Take My Hand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2020

Jesus shows His true color in the Transfiguration

2.23.20 Matthew 17:1-9 Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James; and he led them up onto a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured in front of them. His face was shining like the sun. His clothing became as white as the light. 3 Just then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2014

"for Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen!" Whoa! We know this is true but why is it in some Bibles and not others? Are there some Bibles that are better than others? Were errors made? Should we fight over them? Lord please help us!

Over the last five weeks we have been taking a look at The Lord’s Prayer and today we come to the end of verse 13 which says … Matthew 6:13 “For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” That is a grand statement! I love getting to that part of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Get On God's Team Here Is My Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2020

This sermon deals with the importance of giving our time to God. We never know how much time we have to serve God. We are either investing, wasting, or sharing our time.

Get On The Team It Takes Teamwork To Make The Dream Work Here’s My Time 11/8/2020 Psalm 90:1-12 Mark 3:13-19 We are in part 2 of our series “Get On The Team-It Takes Teamwork To Make The Dream Work. Last week Pastor Toby emphasized that if we are on God’s team, we are to offer our services ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Visible Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2025

Our faith can be seen through our works - our actions. This message is about what our works demonstrates about our faith.

Visible Faith – Part 1 Scripture: Second Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 11:1, 6; James 2:14-26 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Visible Faith.” If you recall from my message last Sunday, I talked with you from the topic of “A Time for Faith.” In that message, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

What does a true Christian look like? How do our actions reflect the faith that we have? How do our actions reflect the love of God?

If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. [James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Matthew 12:34, 1 John 4:7-8

God: The Source Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

James tells us exactly where wisdom comes from: God. Knowing that God is the ultimate source of all wisdom, we must trust in Him more than we trust in ourselves.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. [James 1:5, ESV] I apologize in advance for being such a Bible geek, but I want to understand what the word “wisdom” means in this context. In the Greek, the word for wisdom is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 25, 2023

Suddenly the heavens opened. As His divinity met the glory coming from above, a Holy radiance surrounded Jesus. Rising from the ground, Jesus stood in godlike majesty. His face shone like the sun and His clothes were as a bolt of lightning.

August 26, 2023 Before we come to our story for today, we need to review 3 important conversations that will set the context for what’s to come. The entire episode occurred at Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee - sitting at the base of Mount Hermon, 9,232 ft. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Was The Lord Pleased To Crush Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024

God didn’t watch and enjoy the show; God gave everything so that we could participate in that “divine comedy” and experience for ourselves the happy ending.

Twenty Ninth Sunday in Course 2024 Each week our prayer group spends the better part of an hour reading and praying over the Scripture we hear on the next Sunday. That’s a great idea for a prayer group, particularly if there’s a trained leader present. We share what we have learned in class or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 4:14-16, Psalm 33:4-5, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic