Sermons on James The Son Of Alphaeus:

Faith In Action

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

If you claim to have faith you must have deeds.

FAITH IN ACTION Jesus Christ was the most powerful example of faith and deeds the world has ever seen. So powerful was His example that John said in: Jn 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Steps To Recovery Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2008

Part 2 of this series focuses on our not only believing in God, but accepting the fact that He desires to help us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 2 Scripture: James 2:19-20; Romans 4:4-8; Luke 15:11-20; Introduction Last week I discussed the first step to recovery. The first step consisted of our admitting that we are powerless over our addictions and that our lives have come unmanageable. This first ...read more

Scripture: James 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving God Our Best

Contributed by James Torrence on Jun 5, 2004

Abraham gave God his best, his son Isaac. If we will only give God our best, we to can receive God’s best. WE need to take a lesson from Abraham!

Giving God Our Best By: Rev. James Torrence Genesis 22:1-19 Text: Verse 9 Hebrews 11:17 – By faith Abraham, when he tried was tried, offered up Isaac; and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Here in these scriptures we find something that most or all of us have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Methodist

7 Keys To Spiritual Security

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2005

Jesus’ own brother, Jude, was convinced of the reality of Jesus being the Son of God and he contended for the faith. He also shows us how to contend for the faith and obtain spiritual security for our own souls.

7 Keys to Spiritual Security By Pastor Jim May Jude 1:20-25, "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Your Faith Alive? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 21, 2012

1. Two pictures of dead faith: Deserted saints & Devilish spirits (vs. 15-20). 2. Two pictures of living faith: Abraham & Rahab (vs. 21-26). Abraham: Followed God; Put his future in God’s hands; Put his family in God’s hands.

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 6: Is Your Faith Alive? James 2:14-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 18, 2012 *Is your faith alive? -- This is an extremely important question, and James helps give us the answer. 1. He helps us first of all, by giving us 2 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 12, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS AND DRAWS LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF 1. NAOMI 2. JOB 3. ABRAHAM 4. JEHOSHAPHAT 5. DAVID 6. SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. BELEIVER

STANDING STRONG IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE TRANSFORMATION OF NAOMI 2. THE PATIENCE OF JOB 3. THE FAITH OF ABRAHAM 4. THE VICTORY OF JEHOSHAPHAT 5. THE COURAGE OF DAVID 6. THE COMMITMENT OF SHADRACH ,MESHACH AND ABEDNEGO 7. THE ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham’s Faithful Work! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that Abraham's faith that Paul taught about in Romans chapter four is the same faith that the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about and both he and Paul teach that biblical faith is a working faith.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:21-24. 2. In the earlier lessons from this chapter James has declared and illustrated over and over the truth that a Christian is saved, “not by just faith, but rather by faith and works”. 3. In the last six verse of the second chapter of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ahaz: Maybe The Worst Father Ever? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 27, 2023

Who is the worst father in the Bible? It's hard to say but Ahaz, son of Jotham and king of Judah, might rank among the worst of the worst.

Introduction: the Bible has examples of good fathers and also bad ones. When it comes to the worst, Ahaz would be hard to beat. He had a good beginning but a terrible end. What a powerful lesson for every man, especially every father. The father of Ahaz was Jotham, son of Azariah/Uzziah, one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2008

A very last-minute message given during a service after the death of my father-in-law the previous week.

Note: this message was put together in about 2 minutes during the singing portion of the service, and was not the message I had intended to give! Therefore this is a very sparse outline. The audio version fleshes this out, and I would encourage you to listen to that as you look at this ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Activate Your Faith

Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 6, 2003

How do Christians activate their faith? We’re going to look at a couple of practical directives given to us in James 2:14–26 that instruct us how we are to activate our faith.

How to Activate Your Faith He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 per week. At fifteen he got interested in automobiles and went to work in a garage at $4.50 a week. He ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 30, 2007

Prayers are being read, said, written by millions of people daily with out ever getting an answer. The way prayer is answered by the true and living God is when we pray in Faith. Most believers know this but do not know how to pray in faith or to pray the

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

#2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007

We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Who Is Good Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007

A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “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. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Your Next Step

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Taking the next step God has for you is vital to your growth; so how do you know what that step is our how to take it?

Major misconceptions in modern Christianity. Going deeper: Getting fed: Growing closer: Knowledge vs. Action. 1 Cor.8:1 – Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies. James 1:22 - Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. The action is the next step. 1 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist