Sermons on James Thurber:

Cheating The Labourer Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2020

James cautions us against cheating those to whom we are indebted. The message explores some of the parameters of this admonition.

“Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Real Faith Will Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020

Real Faith Will Tame the Tongue Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 18, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. As we each go through this unique time of living through a pandemic... I continue to appreciate the significance of being able to go through ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020

Real Faith Will Not Play God Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – November 8, 2020 Intro... My added welcome to each of you gathering today...to all the Vineyard family and friends. As Joel and Marlo shared...this past week began with the earthly loss of Cindy Pang...a dear part of our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Christmas Gift

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022

Jesus Christ was God’s Christmas gift and God never gives anything but the best. James 1:17

Paul said in 2 Corinthians 9:15, “Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift.” Christmas is that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to gifts and giving. I want to look at 6 things about God’s gifts today. I. It is an Unsolicited Gift. 1. Matthew 1:18-25 2. Many times, this Christmas ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, John 3:16, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Holy For The Holidays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the power of submitting to God, resisting temptation, and living in accordance with God's will as guided by James 4:7.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We come from different walks of life, carrying different burdens, joys, hopes, and dreams. Yet, we are united by a common thread - our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Topics: Resisting, Temptation

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2014

God is the greatest giver of gifts. James declares, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning” (James 1:17). God only gives good gifts.

Title: The Gift of the Holy Spirit Text: “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Us Vs. Them: Believers V. Believers

Contributed by Dan Hulse on Apr 5, 2024

Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in conflict with one another. (READ JAMES 4:1)

Us vs. Them Believers v. Believers (Pastor Dan Hulse) James 4:1 Introduction: Good morning. Today we’re reflecting on the importance of unity among believers. As we look into the Word of God, let’s turn our hearts to James 4:1, which reminds us of the dangers of Christians engaging in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-2, Ephesians 4:3, John 13:34-35

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001

This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Boasting

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 18, 2002

3 things from James that help us avoid boasting: 1) Wisdom 2) humility 3) Right ambition

Boasting Jas 3:13-18, 4:13 KAC CU 18/11/02 The dominant theme of these passages is, really, BOASTING - Jas, no doubt, found it necessary to address as they were just like us! o A) Human: competition is part of the human nature, fabric of life § Not necc bad. But is corrupted by our ‘fallen ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, James 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003

James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sight For Sore Eyes

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 10, 2002

A sermon on the Transfiguaration of Jesus. Jesus was transfigured in the sight of Peter, James, & John. It was a picture painted by God for all of us to see.

A Sight for Sore Eyes Matthew 17: 1-9 February 10, 2002 I’d like to start this morning by saying we’ve had two persons in our church who have recently had eye surgery, Ms. Irene & Ms. Donna… I hope you’ve been praying for them; that their eyesight will be restored & corrected, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006

In James 1:2-12 we learn five timeless, spiritual truths that enable us to turn trials into triumphs.

Introduction: A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991), he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ