Sermons on Santiago 1:23: showing 301-315 of 394

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 21, 2019

There are things God wants to build in you. There are things God wants to do for you. Many times we tie God's hands because of our ways. This sermon addresses this subject and encourages us to examine ourselves.

Haggai 1:5-7 • Expound on the House of God NOT being built and the ramifications of it. • God’s response was… CONSIDER YOUR WAYS • God’s want to be THE PRIORITY in your life. (He has that right… HE IS GOD!) • A Self-Evaluation Message • There are things God wants to build in YOU! • There are ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, James 1:19-24, Revelation 3:15-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 5:6, Galatians 5:19-23, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 19, 2018

Simply hearing Jesus is not enough; we have to put into practice what we have heard.

MOST PEOPLE BUILD THEIR houses on the sand; I’m sure of it. Not their houses, of course. Not really. But their lives. By which I mean, most people don’t listen to Jesus when they think about what goes into living, or what ought to. When I was a kid, my dad would tell me to do something. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God Gives”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2018

James tells us in the difficult times God Gives!

“God Gives” James 1:17-27 1. James begins by telling us God Gives Worth Gifts (Good)wholesome Gifts • God Gives Gifts The Good Gifts James tells us come from Above 17Every good and perfect gift is from above • They come from the “Father of Lights” the creator of the universe the stars, the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Cleaning Up Our Act

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 2, 2018

We all know about protecting our natural environment and the problems we have created in the past but what about moral pollution? Our Sin is moral pollution how can we counteract it?

CLEANING UP OUR ACT. MARK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Over the years we have become more and more concerned about protecting our natural environment. Once such concern was expressed by a few scientists and they were regarded as alarmists. The rest of the world thought that our earth was so vast and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, James 1:17-27

Practice For Life Everlasting

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2018

Practice the HEARING & DOING of Scripture in this life; it prepares you for the next life. Practice Hard.

Spend enough time around 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City, and you’re bound to be asked for directions to Carnegie Hall. “Which way to Carnegie Hall?” “Where is Carnegie Hall?” “What’s the address for Carnegie Hall?” Almost never does one ask the “how” question. Because everyone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Is This For Here Or To Go?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2018

Listening to God's Word requires doing God's Word.

Is This For Here Or To Go? James 1: 17 - 27 Intro: Have you ever come home from the grocery store and realize you left something behind? Have you ever gone through a drive-thru restaurant, place your order, paid at the first window and drove off without picking up your order. Your frustration, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn To Ride The Wind...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2018

Many plan on walking on water, but they refuse to build a bridge. Get real. More! There is more than just surface relationships. God desires us to growth and develop into His Plan...

LEARN TO RIDE THE WIND! ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-23, 2 Peter 2:9, Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 27, 2019

Today we will take a look at the Good Samaritan and glean from the conversation that Jesus had with a lawyer about this dynamic man.

Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: • Paint the Picture o The story of “The Good Samaritan” is known far and wide in Christendom. o It’s a story of treachery, thievery, hypocrisy, racism, compassion and care. o This story teaches us to look beyond religious, social, racial and societal barriers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 9:52-53, Leviticus 19:33-34, Deuteronomy 10:17-19, James 1:19-27, Luke 6:30, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 5:20, John 4:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Ye Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Wes Gunther on May 6, 2019

What does being a Doer, look like?

James 1:19-27 Be ye doers of the Word and not hearers only WHAT DOES BEING A DOER OF THE WORD LOOK LIKE? A. Doer of the Word maintains control over their life (v.26) 1. Especially the tongue 2. Keep body in subjection 3. Mind B. A Doer of the Word sincerely loves God and loves people. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Living Out The Message Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2023

True religion puts words into action.

Living Out The Message Jeffery Anselmi / General True Religion / Faith; Example / James 1:19–25 True religion puts words into action. INTRODUCTION • Have you been around a person who could talk a good game? • They would tell you how great they were at whatever they bragged about. • I have seen ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conceal Vs. Confess PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The importance of acknowledging and confessing our sins rather than concealing them and the transformative power of God's forgiveness.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into a topic that touches all of us - sin. We often think that we can hide our sins, keep them concealed from others, and maybe even from God. But, as St. Augustine once said, "The confession of evil works is the first beginning of good works." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13, James 1:22-24

Topics: Don't Hide Sin

I’m Talking To The Man In The Mirror PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Christians should not only hear God's word but actively live it out, reflecting their faith in tangible actions.

Gather round, brothers and sisters, as we dive into the heart of what it means to truly live out God's calling for us. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically James 1:22-25. I'm reminded of a quote by Mother Teresa, "Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Topics: God's Words, Doing

Doing It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of not just hearing God's Word, but actively living it out, highlighting the blessings that come from doing so and the dangers of failing to do so.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to talk about three things: being doers of the Word, the blessing of doing, and the danger of not doing. We're going to dive into the book of James. Now, you know, James doesn't mince words. He's pretty straightforward about what it means to be a follower of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-26

Topics: Just Do It

Transformed By The Living Word Hebrews 4:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

Hebrews 4:12 illuminates the profound impact of Scripture on our lives and hearts. Let us turn our attention to this passage and discover how the Word of God can transform us from within.

Transformed by the Living Word Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth of God's living Word as we explore Hebrews 4:12. This verse illuminates the profound impact of Scripture on our lives and hearts. Let us turn our attention to this passage and discover how the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 139:23-24, James 1:23-25, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doers, Not Hearers Only.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2024

Practical implications of our new birth.

DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational