Sermons on St James:

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Days Of Elijah

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A Bible college commencement address--A challenge for young graduates to become the Elijahs of God in this generation.

The Days of Elijah 1 Kings 17:1; 18:36-39; James 5:17-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO ***Dr. Roger W. Thomas is the preaching minister at First Christian Church, 205 W. Park St., Vandalia, MO 63382 and an adjunct professor of Bible and Preaching at ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Untrue Statements People Believe

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 27, 2015

In my sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions behind these popular quotes.

MORE UNTRUE STATEMENTS PEOPLE BELIEVE I did a sermon a couple of weeks ago about statements that we might’ve thought were biblical but aren’t. I have some more statements that we might have a tendency to believe are true but aren’t. Let’s take a look at the misconceptions ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 11, 2010

God has some expectations for His children and His creation.

The Desire of the Father James 1:16-18 * Parents want the best for their children. In the 21st century American culture, parents go beyond the call to make sure that their kids have ‘all the things that I didn’t have.’ Candidly, this is done with the best of intentions but ‘too much too soon’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Trials Into Triumphs. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 7, 2017

Turning Trials into Triumphs - James chapter 1 verses 2 -12 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Rejoice (vs 2). • Recognize (vs 3). • Remain (vs 4). • Request (vs 5-8). SERMON BODY • You probably know the saying; • "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade" • The idea behind that proverb is simple; • Lemons suggest sourness or difficulty in life, while lemonade is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

A New World Order

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009

A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

"the Demons Don't Serve"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2021

Faith is to be put into action.

“The Demons Don’t Serve” James 2:1-10, 14-19 When I was a freshman in college I became friends with a really awesome guy named Tim. The first thing Tim asked me when we met, threw me off a little bit. He asked, “Are you a Christian?” I don’t know that I had ever had anyone ask me that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Conquer Unbelief

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 28, 2009

Unbelief is one of the greatest hinderances to the Christian life and in some capacity it is the root of nearly every sin - learn how to practically crush every aspect of unbelief in your life and ministry.

Unbelief Malcolm Mugridge - "Our 20th century, far from being notable for scientific skepticism, is one of the most credulous in all of history. It is not that people believe in nothing, which would be bad enough, but that they believe in anything, which is really terrible.” 
 Defined - ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Powerful Prayer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2017

If you want to pray with great power, pray constantly, confidently, corporately, and fervently to pray effectively.

Three pastors were talking about prayer as a telephone repairman was working in the room. One pastor said that the key to effective prayer was in the hands. He always held his hands together and pointed them upward as a symbol of worship. The second pastor suggested that real prayer was ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

I Went Down The Mountain Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 21, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name OfJesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, I went down the mountain. My heart rushed exuberantly exhilarating- I could have been hyperventilating, then I felt a thud. I hit rock bottom ...

I Went Down The Mountain by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 21, 2019) 1And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Mark 9:1-13, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Friends

S’more Of Jesus And Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 20, 2025

What would it mean to have more (Smore) of Jesus and less of me? And how would I know if I lived my life that way?

A man told of having some friends over for a barbeque in his back yard, and they’d just passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks ready to make S’mores. At that point, 2 fire trucks raced by and stopped at a house just down the street. He and his friends and ran down the street and found ...read more

Scripture: John 3:26-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fortunes Of God's People Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002

The fortunes of God’s people are not determine by their bank account, but by their relationship with God.

In China many years ago there lived an old man, with his son and a horse. Back in those days, having a horse was like owning a car today, so you can well imagine how valuable a property the animal must have been. One morning, when the man went to his field to feed the horse, the animal was gone. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 20, 2007

We all experience guilt. If left unchecked, guilt can cripple our lives. So what steps can we take to deal with guilt.

Introduction: I. Our base text for this morning is found in James, chapter 2, verse 10 - A. In the New American Standard it reads like this - For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all B. In the New International Version is reads like this - For ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10

Denomination: Methodist

Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist