Sermons on St James:

Lesson 26. A Rebuke Of The Condition (James 4:13-14) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is sometimes taken to refer to unbelieving Jews, but nothing is appliable to professing Christians. The Jews bent on trade are warned not to forget God, for they are of such a nature that they do not even know what will happen tomorrow.

Text. James 4:13-14 (NIV) 13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, and spend a year there and engage in business and make a profit.” 14Yet you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. You are just a vapor that appears for a little while and then ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 27. The Display Of The Correct Attitude (James 4:15) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

“Instead, you ought to say, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that."

COMMENTARY Lesson 27. THE DISPLAY OF THE CORRECT ATTITUDE (James 4:15) “Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” A Christian man in making his plans ought to acknowledge his dependence upon God and say in his heart, “If it is the Lord’s will” – I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 30. The Avoidance Of Oaths James 5:12 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned.

Text Lesson 30. James 5:12 (NIV) Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear--not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple "Yes" or "No." Otherwise you will be condemned. Commentary on James 5:12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 34. The Illustration Of Elijah (James 5:17-18) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months.

Lesson Text: James 5:17-18 (NKJV) 17. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. 18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sickness Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

Sickness

Sickness James 5:13-15 1. The cause of sickness A. The physical realm 1) genetics 2) lifestyle B. The emotional realm 1) destructive emotions control 2) distrust God consistently C. The spiritual realm 2. The purpose of sickness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Speech Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

study in the book of James

Faith in Speech James 3:1-12 I. Your tongue requires control A. Provides tremendous opportunity B. Provides tremendous offense II. Your tongue renders destruction A. A fire B. A beast C. A poison III. Your tongue reflects the heart A. No room for double talk B. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Temptation Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 14, 2014

Study into the Book of James

Blessings in Temptation James 1:9-12 I. A reminder to consider in the present A. Testing adjusts our view *From me to God *From temporal to eternal B. Testing adjusts our values *Poor exalted with true riches *Rich humbled with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 12, 2015

book of james

1. The stipulation A. The definition of this sin - speak against B. The object of this sin - brothers 2. The significance A. The audacity of speaking evil B. The arrogance of speaking evil 3. The sensibility A. Who do you think is the lawgiver? B. Who do you think you are? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Lose Heart Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Mar 30, 2015

book of james

Do Not Lose Heart James 5:7-12 1. The Endurance - consider faithfulness - v. 7 2. The Expectation - consider the farmer - v. 7 3. The Establishment - consider the heart - v. 8 4. The Excitement - consider the second coming - v. 8 5. The Examination - consider judgment - v. 9 6. The Example - ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise And Understanding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 26, 2023

This is the 7th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#7] WISE AND UNDERSTANDING James 3:13-18 Introduction: In 2009, I had to get a pacemaker. While the pacemaker I received back then was “state of the art”; it is not now. On Monday, I had to have my pacemaker battery changed out. I waited all day for my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#9] YOU CAN COUNT ON IT James 4:13-5:12 Introduction: I was talking with my boss about some people being mad it me; and he gave me a great response- “This I know, tonight the sun will go down, and tomorrow the sun will come up.” In our passage, there are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#10] IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER James 5:13-20 Introduction: It is interesting how people think. They believe that just because they do something good that God owes them; or just because they show up to Church means that God gives them bonus points; or because they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 19, 2023

A series of messages looking at the wisdom of James.

Seeking Wisdom James 1:1-8 May 21, 2023 I love to read and it’s not unusual for me to be reading 4 books at a time and order more as well. I buy very few books, although I just bought 1 because it was to new to be transferred by the library. It had a great paragraph in it, that I glanced at. It ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist