Sermons on James Patterson:

An American Idol

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007

Challenges the congregation to look at their idols of success, greed and entertainment.

An American Idol? Judges 17:7-18:25 I have deliberately chosen the name of a popular TV show for the sermon title. The winners on that show do go on to become idols for many young people. I don’t want us to think about rock stars tonight, but of idols in a deeper sense. The Roots of Idolatry In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Closer Look At Integrity Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 15, 2004

We live in a world which lack integrity. In this world it is so important for the church to display integrity, but what is integrity? and ho can I display it in my own life?

“A Closer Look: Integrity” Introduction: We live in a world which lacks character and integrity and in a world like this the church does not stand out as a group of people who have integrity. As you look across the world you can see that it is integrity starved. From the White House to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Hunters

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005

Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Statutes Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

God is no cosmic killjoy. His Ten Commandments were not given to limit and destroy the freedom of His people. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves! The Ten Commandments are God’s “statutes of liber

“THE STATUTES OF LIBERTY” (Exodus 20:1-17) In New York Harbor the Statue of Liberty stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope of liberty, not just to the United States, but to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Quality Characteristics – Integrity Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 14, 2008

This sermon looks at three benefits of Integrity. 1. A person of integrity lives above CORRUPTION. 2. A person of integrity lives in SECURITY. 3. A person of integrity leaves a lasting LEGACY.

Quality Characteristics – Integrity I have heard it said; It’s not what we eat that gives us strength – but what we digest. It’s not what we earn that makes us rich – but what we save. It’s not what we read that gives us knowledge – but what we remember. It’s not what we preach that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007

There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

#2. Respecting Human Life Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 17, 2004

Second of seven in series on Building a Kingdom Family

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships May 16, 2004 “You shall not murder. Exodus 20:13 (NASB) Pillar #2. Respecting Human Life Human life is a gift from God and is of transcendent worth. It is to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: United Methodist

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

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

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

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Judgment Please, Hold The Mercy - James 2:8-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

Showing mercy means giving people what they need rather than what they deserve. This message will help you enjoy receiving God’s mercy every day and will motivate you to show mercy to others—especially in your thoughts toward people.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

"james And John Call 'shotgun!!!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus calls us to be radically different than the world.

“James and John Call ‘Shotgun!!!’” Mark 10:35-45 Did anyone else grow up calling “shotgun” when heading toward the car you were about to ride in? If you called “shotgun”, you got the privilege to sit in the passenger seat in front, next to the driver. And the first one to call shotgun got ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: United Methodist