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James tells us why we should be patient in the face of injustice.
One of predominant themes found in the book of James is that of “problems.” Another reoccurring theme is “prayer.” Still another is “patience.” Here, we find James exhorting his readers to be patient and prayerful in the face of their problems. James cites three ...read more
Scripture: James 5:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
James speaks to us about how to receive wisdom from God.
James tells us that wisdom is a gift we should ask for and here in his discussion, he tells us about the giver and the giving of wisdom; and the receiver and the receiving of wisdom. (READ TEXT) 1. The giver and the giving of wisdom - v. 5 James tells us that the giver of true wisdom is God. Some ...read more
Scripture: James 1:5-8
Sermon preached to coincide with Adult Study on James called Pressure Points.
Pressure Points - Favoritism/Partiality Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 I’ve been preaching once a month on the subjects that are coming from the Adult SS Class’s study of James. Last week we talked about temptation - that was at the end of their section. This month, I thought we could ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22
Denomination: Wesleyan
A message on dealing with trouble and temptation from James 1:9-18.
Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ LURE OF THE BLUR James 1:9-18 TROUBLE & ...read more
Scripture: James 1:9-18
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Why does James get so harshly judgmental against the wealthy?
“Faith That Works: Principled Living” James 5:1-12 Throughout his letter, James has been bold and blunt. He’s not wasted any words as he has outlined the basics of living out the Christian faith. He has told us to be tough in tough times, to stand firm against temptation, to ...read more
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Today I will be preaching from the Book of James about Christian growth.
We will be dealing with the CHRISTIAN AND HIS STEADFASTNESS. Look at verses 7-8. We read, “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ...read more
Scripture: Acts 20:22-24, James 5:7-11
James says, they should pray those are all people need to pray!
James 5:13-20 “THEY SHOULD PRAY” 1. Just Because we Pray, James tells us what can happen • For those who are suffering their sorrow can be removed • For those who are Cheerful They should sing songs of praise • For those who are Elders they should Pray • For those who are sick anoint them and the ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-20
Denomination: Methodist
One of James' final instructions to the exiled believers is on the topic of prayer.
Introduction In his profound book on the importance of prayer in the life of a congregation, John Onwuchekwa shares this quote - which is attributed to several different people including Martin Luther: To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing. Martin ...read more
Scripture: James 5:13-18
James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service
Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more
Scripture: James 2:15-26
Denomination: Church Of God
James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?
Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45
A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.
Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10
Explore the necessity and benefits of humility, using the example of John the Baptist, who embodied the principle of "He must become greater; I must become less."
Good morning, family! We're going to be diving into some deep waters today, exploring a theme that's as vital today as it was in the time of Christ: humility. As Andrew Murray once wrote, "Humility is the only soil in which the graces root; the lack of humility is the sufficient explanation of ...read more
Scripture: John 3:22-30
Topics: Know Christ, Intimacy
We will be looking at a study of Faith that is found in James 1:2–12. This study of Faith in James 1:2–12 will help us understand Faith’s great importance in the Christian life.
James, the brother of Jesus, is the most likely author of this letter. It is obvious that the writer of the letter was a Jew. And there was no other Jew named James that would have fit the time period of the writing of this book (between 50-125 A.D.) that would have been so widely known to the ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-12
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
James’readers must have been amazed when he told them to count it all joy when they fall into trials. James was not kidding and explained how trials can be a friend and not a foe.
YOU HAVE TO BE KIDDING! James 1:2-11 There are times in life when you hear something that sounds so outlandish that your first remark is "You have to be kidding!" You think that what the person is telling you has to be a joke or a lie, but certainly not the truth. This had to be the thoughts of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:2-11
James has mentioned prayer several times in his letter. In chapter 5, James focuses on prayer's power and place in the life of a Christian, especially as it relates to our need for healing.
Introduction: A. The story is told of a five year old boy who told his daddy that he’d like to have a baby brother and that he was willing to do whatever he could to help bring that about. 1. The boy’s father paused for a moment and then replied, “I’ll tell you what, if you pray every day for two ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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