Sermons on James Merritt:

The Prayer Of Faith 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 Prayer of Faith James 5:13-20 I. Introduction A. How many of you take some sort of supplement or vitamin every day? How many of you hate to take your vitamins? Hard to swallow, bad taste.Discuss Kay giving me One A Day vitamins and them finding a stash of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For My Hurt Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

Tomorrow's hope enables me to endure today's hurt.

As many of you know, I officiate high school basketball and volleyball. As a high school official, I am subject to the control of the Arizona Interscholastic Association. The AIA determines what qualifications I must meet in order to work, they establish the game/match fees, they establish uniform ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021

Paul and Barnabas did not share the view of the few Jews who believed that circumcision is necessary for the converts. They advocated and argued for Salvation through grace without circumcision. Read further to know the decision and its effect.

Acts 15:22-35 Jerusalem Council’s Decision Circulated 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch 15:23-29 Four requirements from Converts 15:30-35 Ruling of James on Circulation Acts 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch. The Apostles decided to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem council ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-35

Denomination: Methodist

All Good Comes From God Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 6, 2023

Where do all good things come from? From where does righteousness originate? To whom may we attribute acts of love, mercy, and grace? In James 1:16-17, we learn where all good things come from: God.

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [James 1:16-17, ESV] One of the most fascinating things that I have read in my most recent study of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17, John 8:12

Doers, Not Hearers Series

Contributed by Daniel Teberian on Mar 16, 2023

Our faith is worthless if it does not produce good works. In James 1:22-25, we are called to act according to the faith that we have in God. In order to serve the Lord, we must act upon our faith.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. But the one who looks into ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

And To Think I Called Him Crazy

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

We’re going to look at three phases of James’ life. Some of you may be able to relate really well to this. We’re going to look at James, the skeptical brother; James, the saved sinner; and James, the servant Leader.

And To Think I Called Him "Crazy" James 1:1 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 29, 2000 Introduction: I’m excited about what we’re beginning this morning. I think our study of the Book of James is vitally important to the life and health of our church, especially ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: *other

Show Me What You Got!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

An introduction to the book of James

“Show me what you got!” is a phrase that we often hear in both fun and all seriousness when a challenge is laid down by one person or group to another person or group to back up their claims of some kind of prowess or ability with action. A well-known church version of “show me what you got” is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Introducción A La Epístola De Santiago Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 20, 2003

A series on the book of James

Introducción a Santiago Santiago 1:27 I. Introducción A. Comparado con los otros libros del NT, Santiago parece ser muy diferente. Su contenido lo separa del resto del los evangelios y las epístolas de Pablo. 1. Santiago no toca los temas que generalmente esperamos leer en el NT. Santiago ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 21, 2011

A study of book of James.

Verse 1-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, What is the first thing we do when we receive a letter Most of us look at the bottom of the page to see who signed it before we read it. In ancient days the author would sign his name at the top. Mark 6:1-6-Then He went out from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 22, 2011

A study of the book James

James 1:1-2-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Help To Remain Strong Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on May 12, 2011

James 1: 12

I need to hear from you, oh Lord. It seems as if something has gone wrong. The winds of sin are buffeting my soul. Lord, I’m struggling hard to remain strong. I need to hear from you, oh Lord. Please, reveal to me your loving care. You’ve placed me on this path in life. Now, remind me why you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: *other

Our Need In Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 30, 2014

Study through James

Our Need in Temptation James 1:5-8 I. A requirement for wisdom - v. 5 A. God is the source of wisdom B. God has sufficiency of wisdom C. God will supply wisdom II. A request by faith - v. 6 A. The challenge - faith or doubt B. The choice - planted or tossed III. A ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Patience And Wisdom

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

This is an expositional Series on James

James Chapter 1:1-8 Patience and Wisdom Let's turn to James chapter one. Saul, a quite, shy Israelite was asked to be king of Israel. He reigned over the country a year before his real character showed. The Philistine Army had gathered at the borders of Israel to attacked them. The people of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Poverty And Temptation

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An expositional series on James

James Chapter 1:9-18 Poverty and Temptation Let's turn to James chapter one, verse 9. Jam 1:9-11 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: 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 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, And Do No Evil

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An exposition on the Book of James

James Chapter 1:19-27 See no evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil, and Do no Evil There are within the church people who do not the set out to do wrong, but through a failure to carefully examine their own life, in the light of the Word of God, fail themselves, their family, their church, and their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational